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flydubai expands operations in Kenya with new flights to Nairobi and increased frequencies to Mombasa

flydubai expands operations in Kenya with new flights to Nairobi and increased frequencies to Mombasa

The Dubai-based carrier expands its footprint in East Africa with the start of operations to Nairobi from 15 October, growing its network to 12 destinations in eight countries

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 17 September 2025: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has announced the launch of new flights to Nairobi International Airport (NBO) in Kenya, starting from 15 October 2025. The flights will operate from Terminal 3, Dubai International (DXB) with a four-times-weekly service.

In addition to the new service to the capital, flydubai will increase its operations to Mombasa to a daily service from 01 October 2025, bringing the airline’s total weekly flights to Kenya to 11.

Commenting on the announcement, Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai, said: “Kenya is an important market for flydubai, and we are pleased to strengthen our operations with the addition of Nairobi and the increased frequency of our service to Mombasa. These flights underline the importance of connecting Kenya to Dubai’s global aviation hub, enhancing access for trade, travel and tourism between our two countries. We remain committed to playing our part in supporting stronger economic and cultural ties between the UAE and Africa.”

flydubai has steadily built its presence in Africa, connecting Dubai to key markets in the region. With the launch of Nairobi, the airline now serves 12 destinations in the market including Alexandria, Addis Ababa, Al Alamein (as a seasonal summer route), Asmara, Cairo, Dar es Salaam, Djibouti, Entebbe, Hargeisa, Mombasa and Zanzibar. These flights support increased connectivity for passengers and contribute to stronger business and tourism flows between the UAE and East Africa.

Sudhir Sreedharan, Divisional Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations (UAE, GCC, Africa and South Asia) at flydubai, added: “We are pleased to see our footprint in Kenya grow with the start of flights to Nairobi and the daily service to Mombasa, which started with a four-times-weekly service in 2024. This expansion provides more convenient options for customers from the UAE and across our network to access Kenya, whether they are travelling for business, leisure or to visit friends and family. We sincerely thank the Kenyan authorities and our partners for their support in making these routes possible.”

Nairobi is a dynamic city known as East Africa’s economic, cultural and political hub. It is home to thriving business districts, vibrant markets and a diverse cultural scene. Nairobi is also unique for its proximity to wildlife, with Nairobi National Park located just minutes from the city centre.

Passengers travelling with flydubai to Nairobi in Business Class can enjoy an enhanced travel experience featuring lie-flat seats, internationally inspired menus and hours of immersive entertainment. Economy Class passengers can also sit back, relax and enjoy their flight with seats that offer a gentle recline and an adjustable leather headrest.

Flight details

Flights to Nairobi International Airport (NBO) will operate four times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays from Terminal 3, Dubai International (DXB) from 15 October 2025.

Return Business Class fares from DXB to NBO start from AED 4,500 and Economy Class Lite fares start from AED 1,700. Return Business Class fares from NBO to DXB start from USD 2,000 and Economy Class Lite fares start from USD 500.

Flight Number

Departure Airport

Arrival Airport

Departure Time

Arrival Time

FZ 1581

DXB

NBO

13:30

17:55

FZ 1582

NBO

DXB

18:55

01:20

All Times Local

Flights are available to book on flydubai.com, the official flydubai App, the UAE Contact Centre at (+971) 600 54 44 45, the flydubai travel shops or through our travel partners.

For the full timetable, please visit: flydubai.com/en/flying-with-us/timetable

 

 

About flydubai

From its home in Dubai, flydubai has created a network of more than 135 destinations served by a fleet of 95 aircraft. Since commencing operations in June 2009, flydubai has been committed to removing barriers to travel, creating free flows of trade and tourism and enhancing connectivity between different cultures across its ever-expanding network.

flydubai has marked its journey with a number of milestones:

An expanding network: Created a network of more than 135 destinations in 57 countries across Africa, Central Asia, the Caucasus, Central and South-East Europe, the GCC and the Middle East, South Asia and South-East Asia.

Serving underserved markets: Opened more than 100 new routes that did not previously have direct air links to Dubai or were not served by a UAE national carrier from Dubai.

An efficient single fleet-type: Operates a single fleet-type of 95 Boeing 737 aircraft and includes: 27 Next-Generation Boeing 737-800, 65 Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 03 Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft.

Enhancing connectivity: Carried more than 120 million passengers since it began operations in 2009.

 

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