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About AirKenya

AirKenya (Express) is a Kenyan airline based in Nairobi and operates domestic scheduled flights to Tanzania.

From its hub at Wilson Airport, this airline operates both scheduled and charter flights across the region and has two wholly-owned subsidiaries: Regional Air Services in Tanzania and Aerolink in Uganda.

This Kenyan carrier flies to many destinations in Kenya but also internationally to Tanzania. It operates flights to the Samburu National Reserve. If you are interested in Safari flights, you can find other safari park flights here. 

The airline was founded in 1987 combined by the merger of Air Kenya and Sunbird Aviation. The two companies had over 20 years of aviation experience in East Africa and formed Airkenya Aviation. In 2007, the branding changed to establish AirKenya Express.

AirKenya Destinations

Domestic Destinations

Amboseli (Amboseli Airport)

Ukunda / Diani Beach (Ukunda Airport)

Lamu (Manda Airport)

Lewa Downs (Lewa Airport)

Malindi (Malindi Airport)

Maasai Mara (Keekorok, Kichwa, Musiara, Ngerende, Olekiombo, Serena, Shikar and Siana airstrips).

Meru (Mulika Lodge Airport)

Nairobi-Wilson

Nakuru

Nanyuki (Nanyuki Airport)

Samburu (Samburu Airport)

International Destinations

Kilimanjaro, Tanzania (Kilimanjaro International Airport)

AirKenya Route Map

Class Fares

As AirKenya provides charter flights, there is no specific class system for passengers. However, as the charter flights are changeable by organisers, it will be at the discretion of the organiser to determine what the flight will provide and entail. There is the option to use the AirKenya exclusive passenger terminal to provide a enhanced premium experience. Seat layout depends on the aircraft used, for example, the seats available in each aircraft are either 50, 37, 18 or 11, so the setup of these will vary.

AirKenya Popular Routes

Nairobi    Meru

Lamu    Nairobi

Nairobi   Amboseli

Nairobi    Samburu

Nanyuki    Nairobi

Ukunda    Lewa Downs

AirKenya Baggage

Air Kenya passengers are allowed 15kg of baggage on their flights per passenger.

Baggage Restrictions

The airline requires that passengers bring soft-padded bags on the flight. This is due to the limited room for storage onboard its aircraft. Any baggage that is not soft-padded may be refused. 

AirKenya Fleet

De Havilland Canada DHC-7-102

Cessna Grand Caravan

De Havilland Canada DHC-6-300

AirKenya Alliance

The airline isn't part of an airline alliance at this time. 

AirKenya Hub Airport

Wilson Airport

Wilson Airport is a local airport in Nairobi, Kenya and operates flights to many regional airports.

Wilson Airport is the hub airport for Safaralink and Aeronav. Other airlines which fly to and from Wilson Airport include Fly SAX (formerly East African Safari Air) and Safaralink. 

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AirKenya News

March 2017

The Kenyan Airline announced it received a Eurocopter AS350 B3 Helicopter form the Airbus Helicopters with 5Y-HNB (msn 4108).

The new aircraft can be flown with both doors open, allowing the ultimate scenic flight for photographers and clientele to see the safaris from a different perspective.

February 2017

This airline recently announced it will operate services to Loisaba with a minimum of 2 passengers daily. The airline will continue to fly daily to locations including: Nanyuki, Lewa Downs, Samburu, Meru and now Loisaba.