Airlines Operating into Kenya from Abroad
For decades, Kenya has been considered the gateway to East Africa – each year millions of travelers come to experience the world-class safaris, the beaches and the big cities. For international visitors, flying into Kenya has never never been easier – dozens of global airlines serve Nairobi, Mombasa and other hubs from across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and beyond. You can fly with frequent connections and codeshare agreements with international carriers, whether you are arriving for business in Nairobi, a beach break in Mombasa, or a safari in the Masai Mara.
Meanwhile, Kenyan travelers are taking to the skies for business, education, leisure, and family visits worldwide. From major European and Asian hubs to island escapes in Mauritius or the Seychelles, international airlines offer Kenyans flexible schedules and onward connections via major hubs such as Dubai, Doha, Amsterdam, and Addis Ababa. Codeshare partnerships mean travelers can book one ticket from Nairobi or Mombasa to virtually anywhere in the world.
This guide looks at international airlines serving Kenya – routes, flight frequencies & codeshare partners. You can use this article to plan your first trip into Kenya or fly out on your next overseas trip.
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1. African Airlines Operating in Kenya
Ethiopian Airlines (Ethiopia) – Airline IATA Code is ET
Routes: Addis Ababa (ADD) ↔ Nairobi (NBO), Mombasa (MBA)
Frequencies:
Nairobi: 4-5 daily flights
Mombasa: 3-4 weekly flights
Codeshare Partners: Lufthansa, United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Air Canada, ANA, and other Star Alliance members.
RwandAir (Rwanda) – IATA Code: WB
Routes: Kigali (KGL) ↔ Nairobi (NBO), Mombasa (MBA)
Frequencies:
Nairobi: 3 daily flights
Mombasa: 2-3 weekly flights
Codeshare Partners: Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Brussels Airlines.
South African Airways (South Africa) IATA Code: SA
Routes: Johannesburg (JNB) ↔ Nairobi (NBO)
Frequencies: Daily flights
Codeshare Partners: Lufthansa, United Airlines, Air Canada, Emirates.
EgyptAir (Egypt) – IATA Code: MS
Routes: Cairo (CAI) ↔ Nairobi (NBO)
Frequencies: Daily flights
Codeshare Partners: Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Ethiopian Airlines.
Air Mauritius (Mauritius) – IATA Code: MK
Routes: Mauritius (MRU) ↔ Nairobi (NBO)
Frequencies: 3-4 weekly flights
Codeshare Partners: Air France, Emirates, KLM.
TAAG Angola Airlines (Angola) – IATA Code: DT
Routes: Luanda (LAD) ↔ Nairobi (NBO)
Frequencies: 2 weekly flights
Codeshare Partners: Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines.
Air Tanzania (Tanzania) -IATA Code: TC
Routes: Dar es Salaam (DAR) ↔ Nairobi (NBO), Kilimanjaro (JRO) ↔ Nairobi
Frequencies: 2-3 daily flights
Codeshare Partners: None.
Precision Air (Tanzania) – IATA Code: PW
Routes: Kilimanjaro (JRO) ↔ Nairobi (NBO), Zanzibar (ZNZ) ↔ Nairobi
Frequencies:
Kilimanjaro: Daily flights
Zanzibar: 3-4 weekly flights
Codeshare Partners: Kenya Airways.
Uganda Airlines (Uganda) – IATA Code: UR
Routes: Entebbe (EBB) ↔ Nairobi (NBO), Mombasa (MBA)
Frequencies:
Nairobi: 3 daily flights
Mombasa: 2-3 weekly flights
Codeshare Partners: None.
Royal Air Maroc (Morocco) – IATA Code: AT
Routes: Casablanca (CMN) ↔ Nairobi (NBO)
Frequencies: 3 weekly flights
Codeshare Partners: Qatar Airways, Iberia, Turkish Airlines.
2. Middle Eastern Airlines Operating In Kenya
Emirates (UAE)
Routes: Dubai (DXB) ↔ Nairobi (NBO), Mombasa (MBA)
Frequencies:
Nairobi: 2-3 daily flights
Mombasa: 1 daily flight
Codeshare Partners: Qantas, United Airlines, JetBlue, South African Airways.
Etihad Airways (UAE)
Routes: Abu Dhabi (AUH) ↔ Nairobi (NBO)
Frequencies: Daily flights
Codeshare Partners: KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines.
Qatar Airways (Qatar)
Routes: Doha (DOH) ↔ Nairobi (NBO), Mombasa (MBA)
Frequencies:
Nairobi: 2 daily flights
Mombasa: 4-5 weekly flights
Codeshare Partners: American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, RwandAir.
Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia)
Routes: Jeddah (JED) ↔ Nairobi (NBO), Riyadh (RUH) ↔ Nairobi (NBO)
Frequencies: 4 weekly flights
Codeshare Partners: Korean Air, Turkish Airlines, Malaysia Airlines.
Oman Air (Oman)
Routes: Muscat (MCT) ↔ Nairobi (NBO)
Frequencies: 4 weekly flights
Codeshare Partners: Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines.
Gulf Air (Bahrain)
Routes: Bahrain (BAH) ↔ Nairobi (NBO)
Frequencies: 3-4 weekly flights
Codeshare Partners: American Airlines, KLM, Air France.
3. European Airlines Operating in Kenya
Lufthansa (Germany)
Routes: Frankfurt (FRA) ↔ Nairobi (NBO)
Frequencies: 3-4 weekly flights
Codeshare Partners: United Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines.
Air France (France)
Routes: Paris (CDG) ↔ Nairobi (NBO)
Frequencies: 5 weekly flights
Codeshare Partners: KLM, Delta Air Lines, Kenya Airways.
British Airways (UK)
Routes: London (LHR) ↔ Nairobi (NBO)
Frequencies: Daily flights
Codeshare Partners: Qatar Airways, American Airlines.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (Netherlands)
Routes: Amsterdam (AMS) ↔ Nairobi (NBO)
Frequencies: Daily flights
Codeshare Partners: Air France, Delta Air Lines, Kenya Airways.
Turkish Airlines (Turkey)
Routes: Istanbul (IST) ↔ Nairobi (NBO), Mombasa (MBA)
Frequencies:
Nairobi: Daily flights
Mombasa: 4 weekly flights
Codeshare Partners: Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines.
SWISS International Air Lines (Switzerland)
Routes: Zurich (ZRH) ↔ Nairobi (NBO)
Frequencies: 4-5 weekly flights
Codeshare Partners: Lufthansa, United Airlines.
Brussels Airlines (Belgium)
Routes: Brussels (BRU) ↔ Nairobi (NBO)
Frequencies: 5 weekly flights
Codeshare Partners: Lufthansa, United Airlines.
ITA Airways (Italy)
Routes: Rome (FCO) ↔ Nairobi (NBO)
Frequencies: 3 weekly flights
Codeshare Partners: Delta Air Lines, KLM, Air France.
LOT Polish Airlines (Poland)
Routes: Warsaw (WAW) ↔ Nairobi (NBO)
Frequencies: 3 weekly flights
Codeshare Partners: Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa.
4. Asian Airlines Operating in Kenya
Singapore Airlines (Singapore)
Routes: Singapore (SIN) ↔ Nairobi (NBO)
Frequencies: 3 weekly flights
Codeshare Partners: Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines.
China Southern Airlines (China)
Routes: Guangzhou (CAN) ↔ Nairobi (NBO)
Frequencies: 3 weekly flights
Codeshare Partners: Kenya Airways.
Air India (India)
Routes: Mumbai (BOM) ↔ Nairobi (NBO)
Frequencies: 4 weekly flights
Codeshare Partners: Kenya Airways.
Korean Air (South Korea)
Routes: Seoul (ICN) ↔ Nairobi (NBO)
Frequencies: 3 weekly flights
Codeshare Partners: Delta Air Lines, Kenya Airways.
5. North American Airlines Operating into Kenya
Delta Air Lines (USA)
Routes: Operates via codeshare through Amsterdam (KLM) and Paris (Air France).
Frequencies: Codeshare daily flights.
Codeshare Partners: Air France, KLM, Kenya Airways.
United Airlines (USA)
Routes: Operates via codeshare through Frankfurt (Lufthansa).
Frequencies: Codeshare daily flights.
Codeshare Partners: Lufthansa, Swiss Air Lines, Ethiopian Airlines.
These airlines provide a mix of passenger and cargo services and connect Kenya to global hubs in Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Many flights are concentrated at JKIA, which is Kenya’s largest and busiest airport, while Mombasa serves as a key secondary international hub, particularly for tourist traffic.
A growing international airline network connects Kenya to the world. You can be an overseas traveler visiting Kenya’s safaris, beaches, and cultural treasures, or a Kenyan visiting destinations abroad. From daily flights linking Nairobi to major global hubs including Dubai, Doha, Amsterdam and London to regional carriers connecting Mombasa and beyond, travel to and from Kenya has never been easier, faster or more convenient. Codeshare agreements mean passengers also get better connections across continents – often on a single booking.
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