Kenya Airways operates inaugural flight from Mombasa to Dubai’s DXB

Kenya Airways launched its inaugural service from Mombasa to Dubai.

Dubai International (DXB) added the new African destination to its network of over 200 international destinations on Friday, Dubai Airports said in a statement.

Dubai International (DXB) adds a new African destination to its network with @KenyaAirways (KQ) inaugural service between the coastal city of Mombasa and Dubai, with four weekly flights on B 737-800 aircraft. The launch of the new route was commemorated at Dubai Airports; pic.twitter.com/WKGuhBW0vg

— Dubai Airports (@DubaiAirports) December 19, 2022

Kenya Airways will be operating four weekly flights between Mombasa and DXB’s Terminal 1 on a B737-800 aircraft, increasing the carrier’s frequency to Dubai to 14 weekly round trips.

The airline already operates 10 weekly flights to Nairobi and will be adding four weekly flights to Mombasa.

The new service is expected to enhance tourism and trade on both sides and offer additional options for travellers who fly between Dubai and Kenya each month, the operator said.

Nearly 650,000 passengers flew between DXB and the Kenyan destinations in 2019.

In related company news, Dubai Airports said earlier this month that it will be introducing a new programme to ensure inclusive travel for people of determination with hidden disabilities that travel through DXB.

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