Top 5 airlines operating at JKIA

 

Key takeaways

1. 1. The Jomo Kenyatta International Airport  (JKIA) is one of the busiest airports in Africa and a gateway into and out of East and Central Africa.
   2. JKIA is frequented by over 40 passenger airlines and 25 cargo airlines according to data from the Kenya Airports Authority.
   3. Kenya’s flag carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) shares the airport with giant airlines, landing and taking off with people and cargo.
   4. In this article, we provide the top 5 world-acclaimed airlines operating at East Africa’s busiest airport.

 

 

Also read: List of countries and their airlines and IATA codes

 

 

1. KLM Airlines (Royal Dutch Airlines)

1. 1. KLM Airlines is the national flag carrier of the Netherlands and is one of the biggest air operations in the world.
   2. Founded in 1919, KLM has its primary operating hub at the Amsterdam Airport.
   3. The oldest airline in the world flies to different global destinations including Nairobi’s JKIA.
   4. Superior hospitality and premium passenger comfort have made it the most sought-after air travel operator.
   5. Aboard a KLM flight, you can fly to the following destinations from Nairobi:
      1. 1. Washington, USA
         2. New York, USA
         3. Paris, France
         4. Amsterdam, Netherlands
         5. Toronto, Canada
         6. London, United Kingdom
         7. Los Angeles, USA
         8. Montreal, Canada
         9. Minneapolis, USA
         10. Atlanta, USA
         11. Calgary, Canada
         12. Barcelona, Spain
         13. Geneva, Switzerland
         14. Budapest, Hungary
         15. Lisbon, Portugal
         16. Frankfurt, Germany
         17. Brussels, Belgium
         18. Copenhagen, Denmark
         19. Berlin, Germany
         20. Dallas, USA

 

 

 

 

KLM Airlines Kenya contacts

You can easily contact KLM Airlines through the following approaches:

1. 1. 1. 1. The KLM Kenya website.
         2. Click here to download the KLM Airlines Android mobile App.
         3. Click here to download the KLM Airlines iOS mobile App.

 

 

KLM Airlines Kenya offices

 

1. 1. KLM has an office location in Nairobi set to deliver the best support services to customers.
   2. As of 24^th April 2023, KLM offices have been housed at Air France – KLM, 1st Floor, Block A, Merchant Square, Riverside Drive, Nairobi.

 

2. Emirates

1. 1. Established in 1985, Emirates is the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
   2. The airline is headquartered in Dubai and uses the Dubai International Airport as its primary operations hub.
   3. Emirates airplanes are also a common sight at the JKIA, ferrying passengers and goods in and out of Kenya.
   4. You can catch an Emirates Flight from Nairobi to an array of global destinations including:
      1. 1. Cairo, Egypt
         2. Algiers, Algeria
         3. Accra, Ghana
         4. Conakry, Guinea
         5. Lagos, Nigeria
         6. Johannesburg, South Africa
         7. Dhaka, Bangladesh
         8. New Delhi, India
         9. Osaka, Japan
         10. Seoul, South Korea
         11. Manila, Philippines
         12. Viena, Austria
         13. Larnaca, Cyprus
         14. Prague, Czech Republic
         15. Athens, Greece

 

 

 

 

Emirates Kenya contacts (+254203893900)

 

3. Etihad Airways

1. 1. Etihad Airways is a top airline headquartered in the United Arab Emirates.
   2. Etihad uses the Abu Dhabi International Airport as its primary operations hub.
   3. The Abu Dhabi-based airline has witnessed remarkable growth and continues to rival Emirates in the skies.
   4. Etihad flies to over 100 global destinations including Nairobi’ Jomo Kenyatta International Airpot.
   5. Avid air travelers can book international flights from it JKIA office in Nairobi.
   6. You can fly to the following destinations worldwide from Nairobi aboard Etihad Airways:
      1. 1. Tokyo, Japan
         2. Sydney, Australia
         3. Colombo, Sri Lanka
         4. Manila, Philippines
         5. Ahmedabad, India
   7. Etihad is also working on a return of Nairobi – Abu Dhabi direct flights.

 

 

 

 

Etihad Airways contacts

1. 1. Click here to visit the Etihad Airways Facebook page.
   2. Click here to visit the Etihad Airways Instagram page.
   3. Click here to visit the Etihad Airways X page.
   4. Click here to visit the Etihad Airways LinkedIn page.
   5. Click here to visit the Etihad Airways YouTube page.

 

4. British Airways

1. 1. British Airways, registered as British Airways PLC, is the United Kingdom’s national flag carrier.
   2. The 1974-founded airline is headquartered in London and mainly operates at Heathrow Airport.
   3. It is also the biggest airline in the United Kingdom and flies to different destinations including Nairobi Kenya.
   4. British Airways flies one of the most popular routes in Kenya, the Nairobi – London Heathrow service.

 

British Airways contacts (+254 (0)203 892140)

You can make a booking, change an existing booking, or make other inquiries through the following approaches:

1. 1. Call British Airways Kenya through: +254 (0)203 892140
   2. Visit the British Airways Kenya website.
   3. Email British Airways Kenya via: nbo.ops@ba.com
   4. Visit the British Airways Kenya office: International Hse, 11th Floor Mama Ngina Street, Nairobi, Kenya.

 

 

 

5. Qatar Airways

1. 1. Established in 1993, Qatar Airways (QR) is the state-owned flag carrier of Qatar.
   2. The national airline is headquartered in Doha and mainly operates at the Hamad International Airport in Doha (DOH).
   3. Renowned for its exceptional customer service and modern aircraft, Qatar Airways has risen to prominence as a premier global airline.
   4. Qatar Airways flies to different destinations globally including Nairobi’s JKIA.
   5. Qatar Airways flies to top destinations in the world from JKIA including:
      1. 1. Doha, Qatar
         2. Washington DC, USA
         3. New York City, USA
         4. Dallas, USA
         5. Dubai, UAE
   6. Qatar Airways is known for unmatched hospitality and ultimate passenger comfort.
   7. The airline also flies high-end passenger jets including the magnificent Airbus 350, Boeing 787, and Airbus A330.

 

 

 

Qatar Airways contact details and office address (+254-20-3893931)

You can make a booking, change an existing booking, or make other inquiries through the following approaches:

1. 1. Visit the Qatar Airways office on the 13th Floor, One Africa Place, Westlands Area, Nairobi.
   2. Call the Qatar Airways customer support line: +254-20-3893931 
   3. Email Qatar Airways at: reservationnairobi@ke.qatarairways.com