{"id":259201,"date":"2025-11-17T05:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-16T22:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/?p=259201"},"modified":"2025-11-17T05:48:55","modified_gmt":"2025-11-16T22:48:55","slug":"emirates-to-launch-triple-daily-flights-to-nairobi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ttrweekly.com\/site\/2025\/11\/emirates-to-launch-triple-daily-flights-to-nairobi\/","title":{"rendered":"Emirates to launch triple daily flights to Nairobi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

NAIROBI, Kenya, 17 November 2025: Building on Emirates\u2019 30th<\/sup> anniversary of operations to Kenya, the world\u2019s largest international airline has announced a third daily flight to Nairobi, commencing 1 March 2026.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the additional frequency, the Kenyan capital will be served by 21 Emirates flights per week, connecting travellers to Dubai and onwards to the airline\u2019s vast global network of nearly 150 destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The new flight complements Emirates\u2019 existing schedule into Nairobi, adding an early morning arrival and departure to enhance two-way connectivity with key European destinations, including the UK, France, Norway and Italy, as well as the US. By creating easier access from key markets, the additional frequency will further support Kenya\u2019s tourism goals, which aim to attract 5 million international tourists by 2030. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

EK717 <\/strong>will depart Dubai at 0055, arriving at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport at 0505. 
EK718<\/strong> will depart Nairobi at 0650 and arrive in Dubai at 1250.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In recent months, Emirates has been operating its double-daily flights at a healthy seat factor, underscoring the growing demand for air travel. The third daily service, operated on a three-class Boeing 777, will boost Emirates\u2019 capacity and provide more access to the airline\u2019s world-class product and services, including its First Class cabins, which Emirates exclusively operates in and out of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new flight schedule has been optimised for connectivity with key flights operated by Kenya Airways, enabling seamless onward travel to top regional destinations such as Rwanda, Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Mozambique and Burundi. Since signing the agreement in 2023, over 31,000 passengers have benefited from the interline partnership between the two airlines, with a near 50\/50 split of bookings, highlighting the mutual benefits for both Emirates and Kenya Airways customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond passenger travel, the additional flight will also enhance the transportation of goods to and from Kenya, providing an extra 280 tonnes of weekly capacity in and out of Nairobi. The early morning departure will be particularly beneficial for the movement of time- and temperature-sensitive perishable commodities, such as fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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