Flydubai launches operations to Mombasa in Kenya

Flydubai launches operations to Mombasa in Kenya

Dubai-based carrier flydubai inaugurated its operations to Mombasa in Kenya on 17 January, becoming the first UAE national carrier to operate direct flights from Dubai to the coastal city in southeast Kenya.

With this four-times weekly service to Mombasa, flydubai has grown its network in Africa to 12 destinations in 11 countries.

Flights to Moi International Airport (MBA) will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays from Terminal 3, Dubai International (DXB). Emirates will codeshare on this route, offering passengers more options for connections through Dubai’s international aviation hub.

The inaugural flight FZ 1289 from Dubai International (DXB) was welcomed with a celebratory water cannon salute upon landing at Moi International Airport (MBA). A senior delegation including Abdullswamad Sherrif Nassir, Governor of Mombasa, Onesimus Murkomen, Minister of Roads and Transport, as well as representatives from Kenya Tourism and Kenya Airports Authority, welcomed the passengers, and Sudhir Sreedharan, Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations (UAE, GCC, Subcontinent and Africa) at flydubai.

Sreedharan, said: “flydubai’s inaugural flight to Mombasa reflects our commitment to further strengthening our network in Africa and to providing our passengers with more options for convenient travel to one of East Africa’s most attractive destinations.

“The start of operations will serve the growing Kenyan community