Top 3 Local Airline Companies in Kenya
Key takeaways
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- Domestic flights are an essential component of modern air travel, providing convenient and efficient connections between cities within a single country.
- They facilitate business meetings, family visits, and leisure travel by enabling quick movement across vast distances.
- Local Kenyan airlines serve the domestic market facilitating movements to different destinations across the country.
- This article discusses the best most trustworthy domestic flight services in Kenya.
- These flight booking and air travel agencies also facilitate comparison of flight ticket prices from various airlines and access to real-time updates on flight availability.
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1. Safarilink Kenya
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- Safarilink is one of the most reliable domestic airline services in Kenya.
- Established in 2004, the airline has grown to be one of the most after passenger jet services alongside other premier services like Jambojet.
- Below is a sneak peek of Safarilink’s key numbers:
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- Services in Kenya and Tanzania
- A fleet of 12 aircraft
- Over 30 daily flights
- 18 destinations
- Over 250 qualified professional staff with 46 of them being pilots
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- The Safarilink fleet has passenger jets with capacities of between 13 to 52 seats, designed for different flight demands.
- Safarilink can, therefore, fly you anywhere across rugged terrains in game parks to metropolitan cities bustling with commerce.
- The Wilson Airport-based company is also a member of the Kenya Association of Air Operators.
Safarilink Flight Destinations
Aboard a Safarilink flight, you can fly to the following destinations in Kenya and East Africa:
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- Malindi
- Lamu
- Mombasa
- Zanzibar
- Diani Beach
- Nanyuki
- Amboseli
- Maasai Mara
- Naivasha
- Samburu
- Tsavo West
- Loisaba
- Kisumu
- Lewa Downs
- Kilimanjaro
Safarilink App Download
Safarilink does not currently have a mobile App, however, you can still book and enjoy the flight services through the Safarilink website.
Book a flight on Safarilink
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- Click here to book a flight on Safarilink.
- Login to your Safarilink account. You can also register as a new member if you don’t have an account.
- Proceed to the flight booking area to purchase your air ticket.
- The Safarilink booking process has the following key steps:
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- Selecting flights
- Filling passenger details
- Extras
- Payment
- Confirmation
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- Follow the instructions on your screen to complete the booking and get an air ticket.
Safarilink Kenya Contacts (+254730888000)
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- Safarilink email: res@flysafarilink.com
- Click here to visit the Safarilink Facebook Page.
- Safarilink number: +254730888000 or +254206690000
- Click here to visit the Safarilink Instagram Page.
- Click here to visit the Safarilink Twitter (X) Page.
2. Jambojet
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- Jambojet is a domestic air travel company that was founded to offer affordable flight services.
- While serving the local Kenyan market, Jambojet has widened its reach to the rest of East Africa.
- Jambojet also has plane charter services that allow you to rent an aircraft for a specific trip or period rather than buying a ticket on a commercial flight.
- When you charter a plane, you essentially lease the entire aircraft for your use.
- Jambojet operates a fleet of De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft that carry between 70 to 82 passengers.
- The De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft are recognized globally for their enhanced safety and comfort.
- The Jambojet cargo service also facilitates the movement of commercial goods across markets in the East African region.
Jambojet Flight Destinations
Aboard a De Havilland Dash 8-400 Jambojet flight, you can fly to the following destinations in Kenya and East Africa:
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- Malindi
- Lamu
- Mombasa
- Zanzibar
- Ukunda
- Eldoret
- Goma DRC
Jambojet App Download
Click here to download and install the Jambojet Android mobile App.
Book a flight on Jambojet
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- Click here to book a flight on Jambojet.
- Login to your Jambojet account. You can also register as a new member if you don’t have an account.
- You can also make flight bookings through the Jambojet Android mobile App.
- Proceed to the flight booking area to purchase your air ticket.
- The Jambojet booking process has the following key steps:
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- Selecting flights
- Filling passenger details
- Extras
- Payment
- Confirmation
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- Follow the instructions on your screen to complete the booking and get an air ticket.
Jambojet Contacts (+254 711 024 545)
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- Jambojet email: info@jambojet.com
- Click here to visit the Jambojet Facebook Page.
- Jambojet number: +254 711 024 545 or +254 734 104 545
- Click here to visit the Jambojet Instagram Page.
- Click here to visit the Jambojet Twitter (X) Page.
- Click here to visit the Jambojet LinkedIn Page.
- Click here to visit the Jambojet YouTube Page.
Air Kenya
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- Air Kenya is an East African flight booking App designed to facilitate air travel in East Africa.
- Air Kenya offers flight booking services in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania connecting travelers to East Africa’s valued destinations such as:
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- Maasai Mara Kenya
- Serengeti Tanzania
- Amboseli Kenya
- Bwindi in Uganda
- Amboseli in Kenya
- Zanzibar Tanzania
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- Air Kenya also provides online check-in services designed to save time spent at airport terminals while boarding.
- Online check-in opens 24 hours before the scheduled departure of your flight and closes 1 hour before departure.
- Your boarding pass will then be sent directly to the email address provided in your booking.
Book a flight on Air Kenya
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- Click here to book a flight to your desired destination on Air Kenya.
- Sign in to your account. You can also create a new account if you don’t have one.
- Proceed to the flight booking panel on the top menu.
- Key required details such as your departure point, your destination, and the number of travelers/passengers.
- Enter your trip dates and hit the “Find Flights” button to view available flights.
- Follow the instructions on your screen to complete the booking and get an air travel ticket.
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Air Kenya contacts (+254 20 391 6000)
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- Air Kenya email: info@airkenya.com
- Click here to visit the Air Kenya Facebook Page.
- Air Kenya number: +254 20 391 6000
- Click here to visit the Air Kenya Instagram Page.
- Click here to visit the Air Kenya Twitter (X) Page.
- Click here to visit the Air Kenya YouTube Page.
- Click here to visit the Air Kenya LinkedIn Page.
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