AIRLINES FLYING TO KENYA (Done alphabetically Q-Z)

 Qantas

This is an Australian Full Service airline, Qantas is an Acronym for Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Service. It was founded on 16^th November 1920. Qantas has 747 aircraft.  

SafariLink

This is a Kenyan airline based at Nairobi Wilson Airport. It operates on scheduled domestic services and also provides private charter services. It provides safari destinations within Kenya and Northern Tanzania.

Singapore Airlines

This is a flag carrier airline of Singapore founded in 1947 as Malayan Airways. It has its headquarters in Singapore. It is a member of the Star Alliance. It has a fleet of 138 flights and operates in 62 destinations worldwide.  

Travel Class

Economy class where passengers are provided with three fare options;  Lite, here the passengers can carry one check in baggage weighing up to 30kgs and 1 hand baggage with a 50% allowance of mile points. Standard where passengers carry one check in baggage weighing up to 30kgs and 75% allowance of mile points and flexi where the check in baggage weighs 35kgs and one hand baggage with 100% allowance of mile points. 

 

Premium Economy which has Standard where fare option allows the passengers to carry one check in baggage weighing up to 35kgs and one hand baggage with a 100% allowance of miles points. Flexi that allows passengers to carry one check in baggage of up to 35kgs and one hand baggage with 125% allowance of miles points.

 

Business Class; this has two options; lite that allows the passengers to carry one check in baggage of up to 40kgs and one hand baggage with a 125% allowance of miles points. Standard where it allows the passengers to carry one check in baggage that weigh up to 40kgs and one hand baggage with 100% allowance of miles points. Flexi, where the option allows the passengers to carry one check in baggage which weighs up to 40kgs and one hand baggage with 150% allowance of miles points.

 

First class where passengers are allowed to carry one check in baggage that weighs up to 50kgs and one hand baggage with an allowance of 200% miles points. Passengers can select their preferred seat in advance. 

 

Baggage allowance

Passengers with Economy class and premium Economy travel class can carry one hand baggage of 7kgs and two check in luggage weighing up to 23kgs each. Business class and first class ticket passengers are allowed two hand baggage of 7kgs each and two check in luggage which can weight up to 32kgs.

AIRLINES FLYING TO KENYA (Done alphabetically I-L)

Iberia

This is a national flag carrier of Spain and part of the IAG Group along with British Airways. Iberia is under the Oneworld airline alliance.

IndiGo

This is the largest individual Asian low cost carrier in terms of jet fleet size and passengers. It has its headquarters in Gurgaon, Haryana, India. It flies to 66 destinations both domestic and international.

Travel Class

It only offers economy class but passengers can avail their premium services such as a pre-assigned seats, multiple cancellations and priority check in with an additional cost.

Baggage allowance

IndiGo has baggage allowance of 15kgs for domestic flights and 20-30kgs for international flights. Passengers with additional baggage can pre-book IndiGo’s add on excess baggage service

JetBlue

This is headquartered in Long island City with its main base in John F Kennedy International Airport America. It flies to 102 destinations. It was founded in February 1999 under the name New Air by David Neeleman.

Travel Class

It only provides Economy class with 3 types of configuration

Blue; where the passengers travel with a carry on bag with personal items with no checked in luggage. They will enjoy  great legroom, snacks, WIFI, movies etc.

Blue Plus, this is similar to Blue fare and it allows passengers to include one checked baggage through their fare.

Blue Flex; where passengers carry 2 checked in baggage. Guests receive fast track check in and expedited security where applicable.

Mint Experience; this is available only on select Caribbean routes. It offers guests with baggage allowance, comfortable recliner seats. 

Baggage allowance

Economy class passengers are allowed 7kgs for carry on and 15kgs for checked in luggage.

LATAM Airlines Group SA

This is a Chilean airline holding company with its headquarters in Santiago, Chile. It is the largest airline company in Latin America, with subsidiaries in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay and Peru.

AIRLINES FLYING TO KENYA (Done alphabetically E-F)

 EgyptAir

It was established in May 1932. EgyptAir flies to 13 domestic airport within Egypt and 65 destinations worldwide. It is under the Star Alliance network

Travel Class

Business class where passengers can unwind before a flight with access to the airport lounge.

Economy class where passengers enjoy space and comfort of the seats

Baggage allowance

It allows free baggage allowance with up to 32kgs for business class and 23kgs for economy class passengers.

Emirates

This is the largest airline in the Middle East based in Garhoud, Dubai. The airline is a subsidiary of the Emirates Group that is owned by the Government of Dubai’s Investment Corporation of Dubai. It flies to 150 destinations in 80 countries across six continents.

 

Travel Class

Economy class, where passengers enjoy a comfortable seat and in flight entertainment and services including onboard WIFI and TV channels.

Premium economy class where passengers enjoy a spacious cabin at the front of the aircraft with premium seats with leg rest and a six way adjustable headrest and recline. Passengers are also provided with personalized services onboard, such as special meals, movies e.tc.

Business Class, where passengers enjoy airport onboard lounge. They also enjoy a seat that seamlessly reclines into a fully flat bed with a soft, comfy mattress and blanket

First Class where passengers are provided private suite where they slide the doors to their seats closed and seats converted to bed  

Baggage allowance

For Economy class the allowance starts from 20kgs – 35kgs, Business class 40kgs and first class is 50kgs

Passengers can check in a certain number of bags where each bas has a weight allowance; for economy it starts from 23kgs, Business class 32kgs and First Class 32kgs.

Ethiopian Airlines

This is Africa’s largest airline headquartered at Bole International Airport. It connects a network of 125 destinations. It is under the Star Alliance founded in May 1997

Travel Class

It provides two travel classes namely; Cloud Nine, where passengers are provided with ample legroom which allows the recliner to also convert the seat into a bed.

Economy class; where guests are provided with seats with wide space that allows them to relax while onboard.

Baggage allowance

Economy class passengers are allowed 23kgs for checked in luggage and hand luggage of 10kgs

Etihad Airways

This is the second largest airline in the UAE with its headquarters in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi. It has a fleet size of 113 covering 75 destinations both domestic and international. The airline is under the alliance of Arab Air Carriers.

Travel Class

Residence class, this is a suite comprising of a living home, bedroom and shower room. The living rooms come with sofas, two dining tables along with TV. The bedroom has a bed and en suite bathroom

First class where passengers have armchair attached to a separate bed, wardrobe and a separate refreshment cabinet. The onboard bathroom is equipped with a shower with complementary loungewear. Guests are served with house meals.

Business class where passengers are provided seat convertible to a fully flat bed with an in seat massager. The guests have access to the Lobby which is an upper deck area where one can hold a Business meeting or socialize their guests while watching games. The guests are given Aqua di Parma kit which consists of cologne and hand cream.

Economy class where passengers are provided with adjustable headrests accessorized with comfy pillows. They are also provided with full sized fleece blankets and amenity kit that contains a pair of socks, toothbrush, earplugs and eye mask.

Baggage allowance

All fares include on cabin bag weighing up to 7kgs, and not bigger than 56cm x 36 x 23cm.

Finnair

This is the largest airline in Finland. It is under the alliance of Oneworld which was founded in February 1999.

Travel Class

It provides three classes of travel; Nordic Business Class which include full flat bed for passengers to relax and unwind with signature meals and cocktails onboard.  The passenger can book meal packages during reservation. They help passengers with special needs.

Economy class which include ample leg space and can also book for meals.

Baggage allowance

The Business class passengers are allowed 23kgs for checked in luggage and hand luggage of 10kgs. Economy class passengers are allowed 23kgs for checked in luggage and hand luggage.

Flydubai

This airline is owned by the Dubai government.

Travel Class

Economy class, where passengers are provided with comfortable seats with a small head pillow and extra legroom. It has other amenities such as in flight entertainment

Business class, which provides passengers with spacious seat with extra legroom, which are also reclining that can transform to flatbed.

Baggage allowance 

For Economy lite; Hand baggage maximum is 7kgs and a fee for checked in baggage, Economy value you get hand baggage allowance of 7kgs maximum with a fee for checked in baggage. Economy value allows hand baggage maximum 7kgs and checked baggage maximum 20kgs. Economy Flex allows 7kgs hand baggage and checked baggage of 30ks.

Business class passengers enjoy baggage allowance of 14kgs and checked baggage of 40kgs.

AIRLINES FLYING TO KENYA (Done Alphabetically B-D)

British Airways

This is a carrier airline of the United Kingdom and it is the second largest. It is the founding member of the Oneworld airline alliance.

British airways have a fleet of 277 and serves 160 destinations.

Travel Class
First Class; the class provides passengers with private cabins along with a wide entertainment screen and in seat power. It offers passengers access to Galleries first lounge at select airports. Also the passengers have access to the exclusive Concorde room at Heathrow Terminal 5 and New York.

Business Class, they offer seats which feature suits with a door.

Premium economy class: here they have wide seats with in flight entrainment screens. The seats have a footrest and power sockets that allow passengers to relax.

Economy class; where the seatback entertainment, complimentary pillows and blankets.

 

Baggage allowance
First class passengers are allowed 15kgs for carry on and 50kgs for checked in luggage

Business class passengers are allowed 10kgs for carry on and 40kgs for checked in luggage.

Economy class passengers are allowed 7kgs for carry on and 30-35kgs for checked in luggage.

China Southern Airlines     

The airline was established on 1^st July 1988, it has its headquarters in Baiyun, Guangzihou, Chine. China Southern Airlines has more than 2000 flights that operate in over 200 destinations across the world

Travel Class

Economy Class where passengers carry one hand baggage on check in luggage and get access to comfortable adjustable headrest seats and backrest.

Business Class where passengers carry on hand baggage, two check in luggage and get access to seats that can be readjusted to a fully flat bed for comfortable sleeping. All seats have access to the aisle. The seats also have built in amenities like literature pocket, magazine rack, reading light etc.

First Class where passengers carry one, hand baggage and 3 check in luggage inclusive of the fare. Guests have a tailored private flat bed suites, it features adjustable power seats that can be converted to beds.

Baggage allowance

Passengers are allowed to carry hand baggage that weighs 5kgs and check in baggage of 32kgs for international destinations excluding USA, 45kgs for International flights involving USA routes and up to 5okgs for domestic flights within China.

Condor Flugdienst

This is a German Leisure airline, It was initially founded as Deutsche Flugdienst GmbH in 1955 and rebranded as Condor.

            Travel Class

It provides 3 travel classes namely; Business Class where it offers passengers with Zodiac Aerospace seats which can be converted into flatbeds and is equipped with power and USB outlets. Premium Economy Class where the passengers have seats that offer more leg space and pitch. Economy Class where passengers have standard seats in which the middle seats are wider than the other seats for comfort.

            Baggage allowance

Passengers are allowed to carry hand baggage that weigh up to 8kgs and check in bag weighing 20-25kgs

Delta Airlines

This is a major American airline and the oldest operating in the United States. It has its headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. Delta Airlines flies to 325 destinations in 52 countries. It is the founding member of the Sky Team Alliance in June 2000.

Travel Class

Delta One travel class where it has a dedicated in-cabin flight attendant that comes with a 180 degree flat bed seat with direct aisle access. All passengers in this travel class also are provided with TUMI amenity kit with earplugs, eyeshades, Kiehl’s, Deluxe hand and body lotion.

 

Delta Premium Select, where passengers are provided with conform seats with adjustable footrest and additional recline. The passengers are also provided with plated meals and a dedicated flight attendant.

 

First Class, which allows passengers to relax and unwind in the stretch out seats with pre-flight drink or snack. The cabin also has WIFI.

 

Delta Comfort+, which comes with extra legroom and dedicated bin space and all passengers are given a complimentary headset and amenity kit on long haul flights.

 

Basic Economy has complimentary premium entertainment, the passengers can choose their preferred seats for a small fee. The guests also get complimentary snacks and nonalcoholic beverages onboard.   

Baggage allowance

Economy class passengers are allowed 7kgs free baggage allowance for hand luggage and 2 pieces of 23kgs for checked in luggage.

Business class passengers are allowed 7kgs free baggage allowance for hand luggage and 2 pieces of 32kgs each for checked in luggage.   

Discover Airlines (Eurowings Discover)

This is a long-haul tourist carrier. It is fully owned subsidiary of Deutsche Lufthansa AG. The Air Operator Certificate was issued in June 2021 and their first flight was in July 2021, operating from Frankfurt to Mombasa with an onward flight to Zanzibar. 

AIRLINES FLYING TO KENYA

Below are the airlines flying to Kenya for more information, kindly visit specific airline’s website.

Air Canada

Air Canada was founded in 1937 and operates across 207 destinations worldwide. It is under the alliance of Star Alliance which was founded in May 1997, where they are the founding member. It has its headquarters in Montreal, Quebec. 

Travel Class

Economy Class whereby the passengers are allowed one hand luggage and additional charges for a check in bag.

Standard class where passengers are allowed one hand luggage and additional charges on checked in bag.

Flex class where the passenger is allowed on hand baggage and one check in luggage.  Comfort class where the passenger is allowed one hand baggage and one check in luggage.

Latitude class where the passenger is allowed one hand baggage and two check in luggage. Premium economy flexible, passengers are allowed one hand baggage and two check in luggage. Lowest class where the passenger is allowed one hand baggage and two check in luggage.

Baggage allowance

Passengers ae allowed to carry hand baggage up to 8kgs while the check in luggage can weigh up to 32kgsl.

Air France

This is a French Flag carrier and a subsidiary of the Air France KLM Group. It is one of the founding members of the Sky team alliance. The merger with KLM happened 2003.

The SkyTeam was founded in June 2000

            Travel Class

Air France provides Business, Premium Economy and Economy classes of travel.

Baggage Allowance

Economy class passengers are allowed 12kgs free baggage allowance for hand luggage and 23kgs for checked in luggage. Business class passengers are allowed 18kgs free baggage allowance for hand luggage and 23kgs for checked in luggage.  

Air India

Their aircrafts are Boeing and Airbus, it was founded by JRD Tata

Travel Class

Air India provides 3 classes of travel; First class, where guests can relax in recliner sleeperette while on board.  Executive class guest seats with ample space providing comfort for work and leisure. Economy class passengers where they are provided with spacious leg space for comfort.

Baggage allowance

Passengers are allowed to carry up to 32kgs for a single piece, check in baggage allowance varies from 10kgs to 40kgs depending on the destination.

This is the biggest airline globally, they serve over 153 routes.

Alaska Airline

It has a fleet of 333 which covers 116 destinations.

Travel Class

First Class, where the seats have power outlets, Premium Class. This provides passengers with seats with power outlets, Economy class; provides free in flight entertainment.

            Baggage allowance

Passengers are allowed 8kgs for carry on and 2 pieces if 23kgs fir checked in luggage

All Nippon Airways

This is the largest airline in Japan with its headquarters in Shiodome City Minato, Tokyo. It has a fleet of 235 which operates in 97 destinations. It is under the Star Alliance.

Travel Class

First Class which provides seats with side doors which lets the guests have their own personal space

Business Class, which provides passengers with lie flat design with their preferred angle. The cabin is equipped with bed pad, comforter and pillow.

Premium Economy Class, which provide passengers with seats which provide comfortable and spacious dimensions. The seats are also equipped with adjustable personal light, universal power port and USB port.

Economy class where passengers ae provided with more legroom seats.

Baggage allowance

Economy class passengers are allowed 7kgs free baggage allowance for hand luggage and 23kgs for checked in luggage

Business class and First class passengers are allowed 7kgs free baggage allowance for hand luggage and 32kgs for checked in luggage.

AIRPORTS IN KENYA (Done Alphabetically N-Z)

Naivasha Airport

Naivasha Airport is a civilian airport serveing the area of Naivasha and the surrounding communities. The airport is 56 minutes from Jomo Kenyatta airport by air.

§  Runways         -           1 measuring 3,616 ft(1,102m)

The airport is located in Karagite, Naivasha town.

Nakuru Airport

Nakuru airport is also known as Lanet Military Airstrip. It serves as an active airport serving Nakuru and the surrounding communities.

§  Runways         -           1 measuring 6,194ft(1,888m)

The airport is located in Nakuru, Nakuru County.

Nanyuki Airport

This is a domestic airport serving Nanyuki Town and the surrounding communities. It was opened in 1970 and has facilities for private flights and helicopter services. The airport serves as a hub for several domestic and international airlines.

§  Runways         -           1 measuring 3,900ft (1,200m)

            The airport is located on the western foothills of Mount Kenya  

Narok Airport

This is a domestic airport serving Narok town and the surrounding communities. It is 81 minutes by air from Jomo Kenyatta airport.

§  Runways         -           1 measuring 6,001ft (1,829m)

The airport is located in Narok county, southwest Kenya.

Nyeri Airport

This is a civilian airport serving the town of Nyeri and its environs. The airport is 57 minutes by air from Jomo Kenyatta airport.

§  Runways         -           1 measuring 4,050ft (1,230m)

The airport is located in Nyeri, Nyeri County.

Samburu Airport

This is a domestic airport serving the people of Samburu and the surrounding communities.

§  Runways         -           1 measuring 2,650ft (810m)

Samburu airport is located in Samburu National Reserve, Samburu County.

Ukunda Airstrip (UKA), Diani Beach

This is a small domestic airport serving Diani, Tiwi and Msambweni. The airport started operating in 2013.

§  Runways         -           1 measuring 3851ft (1174m)

The airstrip is located Ukunda, Kwale County.

Voi Airport

Voi Airport is a civilian airport serving the people of Voi and the surrounding communities. It is 180 minutes by air from Jomo Kenyatta Airport.

§  Runways         -           1 measuring 4,200ft (1,280m)

The airport is located in Voi town, Taita Taveta County South Eastern Kenya. It lies just beyond the Western edge of Tsavo East National Park.

Wajir Airport

Wajir Airport is a civilian airport serving the town of Wajir and the surrounding communities. It is 308 minutes by air from Jomo Kenyatta Airport. The airport was established between 1977 and 1978 as a military airbase for the Kenya Air Force.

§  Runways         -           1 measuring 9,170ft (2,795m)

Wajir airport is located in Wajir town, it lies near the Jubbada Hoose region of southern Somalia

Wilson Airport

The Airport is a domestic airport established in 1929 as Nairobi West Aerodrome. It is one of the busiest airports in Kenya in terms of aircraft movement in East and Central Africa. The airport has a single terminal building for both domestic and international flights.

§  Runways         -           2 the largest measuring 5,052ft (1,540m)

Wilson Airport is located in Karen, Langatta Road, Nairobi Kenya.

From the above information you now have visibility of all the airports and airstrips as well as their location. This will enable you to plan your travel well. Thus, you can now book flights considering all these factors associated with the airports of Kenya.

AIRPORTS IN KENYA (Done Alphabetically M)

Manda Airstrip (Lamu Airport)

The Airstrip was established between 1962 to 1963. It received flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, and other smaller airfields across Kenya

§  Runways         -           1 measuring 3293ft (1004m)

The airstrip is located on Manda Island, which is 1.8km away from Lamu.

Mackinnon Road Airport

This is a small airport serving the area of Mackinnon and the surrounding communities. It is 222 minutes by air from Jomo Kenyatta Airport.

§  Runways         -           1 measuring 3707ft (1,130m)

The airport is in Mackinnon, Taita Taveta County. The airport lies below the southern tip of Tsavo East National Park.

Magadi Airport

Magadi Airport is a civilian airport serving the town of Magadi town and the surrounding communities. The airport is 60 minutes from Jomo Kenyatta Airport by air.

§  Runways         -           1 measuring 5,741ft (1,750m)

The airport is located on the eastern shores of Lake Magadi, Kajiado County

Makindu Airport

Makindu airport is a small airport serving Makindu town. The airport is 91 minutes from Jomo Kenyatta Airport by air.

§  Runways         -           1 measuring 3,000ft (910m)

Makindu airport is located in Makindu, Makueni County.

Mandera Airport

This is a domestic airport serving Mandera and the surrounding communities.

§  Runways         -           1 measuring 3,600ft (1,100m)

The airport is located in Mandera, Mandera County.

Marsabit Airport

This is a small civilian airport serving Marsabit and the surrounding communities. The airport is 260 minutes from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

§  Runways         -           1 measuring 3,623 ft (1,104m)

Marsabit airport is located in Marsabit, Marsabit county.

Mara Serena Airport

This is a small civilian airport serving Maasai Mara and the surrounding areas.

§  Runways         -           1 measuring 3,445 ft (1,050m)

Mara Serena Airport is located Maasai Mara, Narok County.

Mulika Lodge Airport

This is a small domestic airport serving Meru National Park and the surrounding area.

§  Runways         -           1 measuring 3,281 ft (1,000m)

Mulika Lodge Airport is located in Meru, Meru County.

Migori Airstrip

The airstrip serves Migori town and the surrounding communities.

It is located in Masaba, Migori County.

Moi Air Base

Formerly known as RAF Eastleigh and Eastleigh Airport, this is a military airport. Moi Air Base is also used to train Kenyan Air Cadets. It was established in 1954.

The airport is located in Eastleigh, Nairobi County.

Moyale Airport (Moyale Lower Airport)

Moyale Airport is a domestic airport serving Moyale town and the surrounding communities.

§  Runways         -           1 measuring 4,265(1,300m)

              The airport is located in Moyale, 12km from Moyale town, Marsabit County.

Mtito Andei Airport

This is a small airport serving the town of Mtito Andei and the surrounding communities.

§  Runways         -           1 measuring 4,600 ft (1,400m)

The airport lies at the edge of Tsavo East National Part in Mtito Andei, Makueni County.