As the demand for air travel services in Kenya rises, so is the number of airlines. The reason why most people prefer to use air travel is due to the efficiency, speed, and comfort it offers. Hence let’s look at the top 5 best airlines in Kenya.
Some of the key factors to consider when coming up with this list include prices, customer experience, and the number of routes.
Most Kenyan airlines offer local, regional and international air travel services.
Top 5 best airlines in Kenya
- Kenya Airways
- Jambojet
- Safarilink
- Airkenya
- Fly 540
Let’s break down this list to understand the details further.
1. Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways is not only the best airline in Kenya but also the largest. It also ranks 3rd in the continent. The airline offers both local, regional and international travel services.
Started in 1977, Kenya airways also known as KQ has its operating hub in the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The airline boasts of offering travel services to over 50 destinations across the world New York, London, and Mumbai.
The airline also serves local travelers to places such as Kisumu, Eldoret, Nairobi, and Mombasa.
2. Jambojet
Jambojet is a local airline that operates as a subsidiary of Kenya airways. The airline focuses on low-budget travel. Due to this, it has become one of the most in-demand airlines in the country. Just like Kenya airways, Jambojet operates from the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Some of the key routes it serves include Nairobi, Diani, Eldoret, Kisumu, Malindi, Lamu, and Mombasa. Recently, the airline started offering services to Goma in the DRC highlighting its entry into the regional market.
3. Safarilink
Started in 2004, Safarilink offers air travel services both locally and regionally. The airline operates from Wilson airport in Nairobi. Some of the destinations it services include Nairobi, Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Tsavo, Lewa, Samburu, Lamu, Kisumu, Diani, and Zanzibar.
Safarilink operates a fleet of 14 aircraft with a maximum passenger capacity of 52. Due to the travel destinations, the airline has become a top choice for tourists as most of these destinations are in tourism-rich areas.
4. Air Kenya
AirKenya is a local airline that specializes in offering travel services for tourism destinations both locally and regionally. Some of these destinations include the Maasai Mara national reserve, Serengeti national park, Lewa conservancy, and Samburu national reserve.
Others include Kilimanjaro international airport and Murchison falls. The airline also offers charter services across the continent to places such as Egypt and South Africa.
Air Kenya offers connection services across the east African regions and has its operating hub at the Wilson airport in Nairobi.
5. Fly540
The airline Fly540 is a low-budget airline that operates in the east African region. Some of the countries it services include Kenya, South Sudan, and Zanzibar.
Fly540 has its hub at the Jomo Kenyatta International airport. Some of the local routes it serves in Kenya include Eldoret, Kisumu, Lodwar, Malindi, and Mombasa.
The airline was started in 2005 and started operations a year after. As a low-budget airline, it competes with other low-budget options such as Jambojet.
