FlyDubai set to increase Mombasa flights to daily while adding Nairobi as a new destination

(Posted 22nd September 2025)

FlyDubai has announced the launch of new flights to Nairobi International Airport (NBO) starting from 15th of October 2025.

Flights to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) will initially operate 4 times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays from Terminal 3, Dubai International (DXB).

It was also confirmed that flydubai will increase its flights to Mombasa to a daily service from 1st of October, bringing the airline’s total weekly flights to Kenya to 11 a week.

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.”

With the launch of Nairobi, the airline will serves 12 destinations in the African market including Alexandria, Addis Ababa, Al Alamein as a seasonal summer route, Asmara, Cairo, Dar es Salaam, Djibouti, Entebbe, Hargeisa, Mombasa and Zanzibar.

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