Kenya’s main airline is Kenya Airways, the country’s flag carrier and the biggest name for scheduled flying. Its principal hub is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya’s primary gateway, and it links Kenya with domestic routes, destinations around Africa, and long-haul services beyond the region.
For lower-fare and shorter-hop travel, Fly540 is Kenya’s notable low-cost option, focused on domestic and regional flying. Smaller Kenya-based passenger operators include Air Kenya (Priv) and Astral Aviation, which mainly matter for regional services and point-to-point travel within Kenya and nearby markets.
Main Airlines
The best-known carriers based in Kenya. Alliance members: Kenya Airways (SkyTeam).
All Airlines in Kenya
| Name | IATA | ICAO | Type | Alliance | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Kenya (Priv) | QP | — | Passenger | None | — |
| Astral Aviation | 8V | ACP | Passenger | None | 2000 |
| Fly540 | 5H | FFV | Passenger | None | 2006 |
| Kenya Airways | KQ | KQA | Passenger | SkyTeam | 1977 |