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The Pride of Africa, connecting Kenya to the world.
Founded
1977
Headquarters
Nairobi, Kenya
Alliance
SkyTeam
Kenya Airways is the flag carrier airline of Kenya, founded in 1977 following the dissolution of East African Airways. Headquartered in Nairobi, the airline operates an extensive network across Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, positioning itself as one of Africa's leading carriers.
The airline is partially owned by the Kenyan government, with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines holding a significant stake, making it one of the few African carriers with a major European airline as a strategic partner. Kenya Airways is a member of the SkyTeam alliance, enhancing its global connectivity.
Despite facing financial difficulties in recent years, including periods of significant losses and restructuring efforts, Kenya Airways remains a major employer and a critical component of Kenya's aviation and tourism sectors. Its main hub at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi serves as a key gateway for travel across sub-Saharan Africa.
Hubs & network
Kenya Airways primarily operates from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, with a secondary focus on Moi International Airport in Mombasa.
Fleet
Kenya Airways operates a fleet composed primarily of Boeing 737 series aircraft for regional routes and Boeing 787 Dreamliners for long-haul international services.
Notable facts
- ›Kenya Airways was established in 1977 after the collapse of the jointly-operated East African Airways.
- ›KLM Royal Dutch Airlines acquired a stake in Kenya Airways in 1995, making it one of the first African airlines to have a major European carrier as a shareholder.
- ›The airline's inaugural Boeing 787 Dreamliner service launched in 2014, modernizing its long-haul fleet.
- ›Kenya Airways launched the first non-stop flight between Nairobi and New York (JFK) in October 2018.
- ›The Kenyan government has periodically considered full nationalization of the airline amid ongoing financial restructuring challenges.
This profile is provided for general information only. Contact details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airline's official website before acting on them.
Primary hubs
Route network map (142 legs)








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Route network
ABJ → DKR73W 738
ABJ → NBO73W 738
ACC → DKR738
ACC → FNA738
ACC → NBO738
ACC → ROB738
ADD → JIBE90
ADD → NBOE90
AMS → NBO772
APL → NBOE90 E70
APL → POLER4
BJM → KGLE70
BJM → NBOE70 E90
BKK → CAN763
BKK → HKG763
BKK → NBO763
BKO → DKR73W
BKO → NBO73W
BLZ → NBOE90
BOM → NBO772 73W
BZV → FIH738
BZV → NBO738
CAN → BKK763
CAN → NBO773
CDG → NBO763
COO → NBO738
DAR → NBOE90
DAR → ZNZAT7
DEL → NBO73W
DKR → ABJ73W 738
DKR → ACC738
DKR → BKO73W
DLA → NBOE90
DXB → NBO763
DXB → SVO320
DZA → HAH73W
EBB → NBOE90 E70
EDI → CDGAR8
EDL → NBO733
FBM → NBOE90
FBM → NLAE90
FIH → BZV738
FIH → NBO738 763 73W
FNA → ACC738
GBE → NBOE90
HAH → NBO73W E90
HKG → BKK763
HRE → LUN763
HRE → NBOE90 E70
ICN → NBO332
JED → NBO320
JIB → ADDE90
JIB → NBOE90
JNB → NBO738 763 73W
JNB → WDH319
JRO → MWZAT7
JRO → NBOE70 E90
JUB → NBOE90 E70
KGL → BJME70
KGL → NBOE90 E70
KIS → NBO733 E90 E70
KRT → NBOE70 E90
LAD → NBO738
LHR → NBO772
LLW → LUNE90 763 E70
LLW → NBOE90 738 763
LOS → COO738
LOS → NBO738
LUN → HREE90
LUN → LLW738 E90 763
LUN → NBO763 E90 E70
LUN → WDHER3
LVI → HREE90
MBA → NBOE90 733
MPM → NBOE90
MRU → NBO319
MWZ → JROAT7
MWZ → NBOAT4
MYD → NBOE70
NBO → ABJ73W 738
Fleet (aircraft types operated)
Embraer 19057 routesBoeing 737-80035 routesEmbraer 17025 routesBoeing 767-30023 routes73W21 routesBoeing 777-2006 routesAerospatiale/Alenia ATR 726 routesBoeing 737-3006 routesEmbraer RJ1454 routesAirbus A3204 routesAirbus A3194 routesBoeing 777-3002 routesAirbus A330-2002 routesEmbraer RJ1352 routes
Encyclopaedia
Kenya Airways Ltd., more commonly known as Kenya Airways, is the flag carrier airline of Kenya. The company was founded in 1977, after the dissolution of East African Airways. Its head office is located in Embakasi, Nairobi, with its hub at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
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