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Last Updated: 22 January 2025

Comprehensive List of Airlines That Fly to Kenya

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Written by  Gavin Denner

 • Travel Writer

Verified by  Devryn Panaino

 •  Africa Safari Expert

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Kenya is a major African destination and there are a number of airlines flying there, either through connecting flights or direct routes. If you’re looking for a list of who flies where, here’s our comprehensive collection of airlines that fly to Kenyan international airports.

Airlines Flying Directly to Kenya from the USA and EU

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) – Nairobi

From the USA:

  • Kenya Airways (from New York)

From the EU:

  • Air France (from Paris)
  • British Airways (from London)
  • KLM (from Amsterdam)
  • Lufthansa (from Frankfurt)
  • Swiss International Airlines (from Zurich)

Moi International Airport (MBA) – Mombasa

From the EU:

  • Condor (from Frankfurt)

Kisumu International Airport (KIS) and Eldoret International Airport (EDL) do not have direct flights from the USA or the EU.

While some airlines might not operate daily flights, they might offer several flights a week. For the most up-to-date flight schedules, always check with the airline.

Airlines Flying Directly to Kenya from Istanbul, Dubai, and Doha

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) – Nairobi

  • Turkish Airlines (from Istanbul)
  • Emirates (from Dubai)
  • Qatar Airways (from Doha)

Moi International Airport (MBA) – Mombasa

  • Turkish Airlines (from Istanbul)
  • Qatar Airways (from Doha)
Complete List of Airlines Flying to Kenya (Indirect)

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) – Nairobi

  • Air Arabia
  • Air France
  • Air India
  • Air Mauritius 
  • Air Seychelles
  • British Airways
  • China Southern Airlines
  • EgyptAir
  • Emirates
  • Ethiopian Airlines
  • Etihad Airways
  • Fly540
  • Jambojet
  • Kenya Airways
  • KLM
  • LAM Mozambique Airlines
  • Lufthansa
  • Oman Air
  • Qatar Airways
  • RwandAir
  • Saudi Arabian Airlines
  • South African Airways
  • Swiss International Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines

Moi International Airport (MBA) – Mombasa

  • Condor
  • Ethiopian Airlines
  • Fly540
  • Jambojet
  • Kenya Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • RwandAir
  • Turkish Airlines

Kisumu International Airport (KIS) – Kisumu

  • Fly540
  • Jambojet
  • Kenya Airways

Eldoret International Airport (EDL) – Eldoret

  • Fly540
  • Jambojet
  • Kenya Airways

Please note that while this list was complete and accurate at the time of publishing, some information might change due to seasonal adjustments, airline policies, and other factors. For the most current info, it’s best to check with the respective airport or airline.

Written by  Gavin Denner

 • Travel Writer

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Verified by  Devryn Panaino

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Devryn is a passionate safari consultant and Southern African specialist with over 10 years of safari and travel experience.

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