- With this new Gatwick route, passengers can fly overnight from Nairobi and arrive in London by morning perfect for a business meeting, shopping trip, or connecting flight. In addition, with tickets starting around £360 one way, it is affordable for many travelers.
Kenya Airways has launched a new direct flight from Nairobi to London Gatwick, marking a big step in boosting tourism, trade, and investment between Kenya and the United Kingdom.
The new route officially started on July 2, 2025, with flights scheduled three times a week on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.
With Gatwick being one of London’s busiest airports, this connection will open up more of the UK and European markets to Kenya.
This launch is more than just a new flight path; it is a major move that connects people, goods, and ideas between two nations. It makes travel easier for tourists, businesspeople, students, and members of the Kenyan diaspora living in the UK.
With this new Gatwick route, passengers can fly overnight from Nairobi and arrive in London by morning perfect for a business meeting, shopping trip, or connecting flight. In addition, with tickets starting around £360 one way, it is affordable for many travelers.
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The new route is also a strong symbol of the growing friendship between Kenya and the UK. It supports the Kenya-UK Economic Partnership Agreement, making it easier for the movement of goods, services, investments, and people.
This deal helps Kenyan farmers, exporters, and businesses reach European markets faster and more efficiently
Kenya is also working to become a top aviation hub in Africa. This includes major plans to expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), modernize regional airports in Kisumu, Eldoret, and Mombasa, and upgrade the Kenya Airways fleet.
In the words of many excited passengers and travel experts, this is not just another flight—it is a new bridge between Kenya and the UK, helping both nations grow closer in every way.
