Kenya Airways Review: Routes, Fleet & Services
Kenya Airways (KQ) is Kenya's national carrier and the largest airline in East Africa. As a SkyTeam alliance member, KQ connects Nairobi to destinations across Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
Last updated: January 2026
Key Facts
IATA Code
KQ
Alliance
SkyTeam
Hub
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Destinations
44 destinations in 33 countries
Fleet Size
34 aircraft
Founded
January 22, 1977
Routes & Destinations
Kenya Airways serves 44 destinations worldwide, with 37 in Africa. Popular routes include Nairobi to Mombasa, Entebbe, Johannesburg, Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam, Kigali, Dubai, Kisumu, Mumbai, Harare, Lusaka, and Mauritius. The airline operates high-frequency routes like Lagos (10 times weekly), emphasizing West African connectivity.
Fleet
The KQ fleet includes Boeing 787 Dreamliners for long-haul routes, Boeing 737-800s for medium-haul, and Embraer jets for regional services. In 2026, Kenya Airways plans to add Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to modernize its narrowbody fleet.
Partnerships & Codeshares
In 2025, Kenya Airways signed a codeshare agreement with Qatar Airways covering routes between Kenya and Qatar. This partnership provides KQ passengers access to destinations including Bahrain, Colombo, Islamabad, Karachi, Male, Singapore, and Tokyo Narita via Doha.
Disclaimer: Route information and fleet details are subject to change. Please verify current schedules on the Kenya Airways official website.
Booking Tips
- Book through kenya-airways.com for best availability
- SkyTeam Elite Plus members access the Simba Lounge at JKIA
- Check codeshare flights for additional routing options
- Sign up for the Asante rewards program