Traveling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO): what you need to know
Traveling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to break up your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to find a city that catches your eye. The top stopovers on the LGW - NBO route are:
King Abdulaziz International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Before organizing your cheap ticket from LGW to NBO, check if you need a visa to enter Kenya. Visa and travel document requirements may differ and are updated frequently. To get the most up-to-date information, get in touch with the nearest consulate or embassy of the country you're flying to.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is C$432. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$598. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap flight tickets from LGW to NBO if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flight tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across the month and bag a great deal.
Create a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from LGW to NBO. You don't need to check back in every day to see whether fares have dropped. We'll tell you as soon as there's a change in price.
Take advantage of filters to find the right trip for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport is about 80 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 1 hour and 19 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Got an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to LGW:
Arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Book a hotel close to NBO if you're catching a late flight from London Gatwick Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to central Nairobi
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to central Nairobi takes about 22 minutes in a car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
Traveling to the center on public transport takes around 1 hour and 11 minutes.
When to fly to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Nairobi in February.
The warmest month in Nairobi is March, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap flight tickets from LGW to NBO in July if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC and 24ºC on average.
More about Nairobi
Start your Nairobi trip right by finding a great place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from LGW to NBO, have a look at our range of hotel options including:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Nairobi National Park, The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Westlands Maasai Market D at the roof top are essential stops on your Nairobi itinerary.
You'll find more than one way to get to Nairobi. Wilson Airport (WIL) is another popular choice. Consider the flight deals and timetables available from this international airport.
Complete your Nairobi trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport — next on the list is finding a place to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Nairobi.