FROM next year, flag carrier Kenya Airways will operate a new route from London Gatwick Airport to Nairobi, the country’s capital.

Kenya Airways already operates a route from London Heathrow to Nairobi but the airline is expanding its UK flights.

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The new route between London Gatwick and Nairobi is slated to run from July 2, 2025, three times per week.

According to the Kenya Airways website, direct flights will operate every Monday, Thursday and Saturday.

This will take the number of weekly connections between London and Nairobi up to 10 per week.

Flights between the two capitals will take just under nine hours, with Sun Online Travel finding one-way fares from £360 per person for economy-class tickets.

Kenya Airways group managing director and and chief executive Allan Kilavuka said: “The United Kingdom is essential and strategic for Kenya Airways and Kenya.

“It provides a gateway for trade, tourism, education, business, leisure travel and diaspora connections.

“We are excited to add Gatwick airport to our expansive network as it means that KQ guests now have more options in and out of the UK and a convenient schedule that suits their travel preferences.”

The group managing director has also hinted at Kenya Airways introducing more UK services – although nothing has been confirmed.

As a holiday destination, Kenya seems to have it all with safaris, tropical coastlines and good value all-inclusive holidays.

The East African country has some of the best safari experiences in the world.

It’s one of the few places in the world where visitors can spot the ‘big five’ in their native habitat.

This includes lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, and buffalos.

There is also a scenic coastline along the Indian Ocean, where holidaymakers can relax on the beach, snorkel and dive.

The country is also an attractive destination because of its culture with tourists able to learn about the customs of local tribes and explore historical monuments, such as Lamu Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

While Nairobi combines animals with culture, visitors can take a day excursion to Nairobi National Park and visit the giraffe centre.

Nairobi has a milder climate with average temperatures between 10 and 26C. 

Elsewhere in the coastal regions, such as Mombasa, temperatures range from 23 to 35C throughout the year.

The dry season, which means high temperatures and hardly any rainy days, is between May and October, making it the best time to visit.

Back in 2023, tour operator TUI re-introduced Kenya as a holiday destination for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic.

Sun Online Travel have found seven-night all-inclusive breaks from £1,215 per person during the country’s peak season.

The Low-cost airline easyJet is launching a new route between London Gatwick and Rimini, with flights to start operating in April.

Meanwhile, Jet2 is poised to launch a new base at London Luton Airport.

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