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Top 5 airlines operating at JKIA
Key takeaways
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- The Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is one of the busiest airports in Africa and a gateway into and out of East and Central Africa.
- JKIA is frequented by over 40 passenger airlines and 25 cargo airlines according to data from the Kenya Airports Authority.
- Kenya’s flag carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) shares the airport with giant airlines, landing and taking off with people and cargo.
- In this article, we provide the top 5 world-acclaimed airlines operating at East Africa’s busiest airport.
Also read: List of countries and their airlines and IATA codes
1. KLM Airlines (Royal Dutch Airlines)
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- KLM Airlines is the national flag carrier of the Netherlands and is one of the biggest air operations in the world.
- Founded in 1919, KLM has its primary operating hub at the Amsterdam Airport.
- The oldest airline in the world flies to different global destinations including Nairobi’s JKIA.
- Superior hospitality and premium passenger comfort have made it the most sought-after air travel operator.
- Aboard a KLM flight, you can fly to the following destinations from Nairobi:
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- Washington, USA
- New York, USA
- Paris, France
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Toronto, Canada
- London, United Kingdom
- Los Angeles, USA
- Montreal, Canada
- Minneapolis, USA
- Atlanta, USA
- Calgary, Canada
- Barcelona, Spain
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Budapest, Hungary
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Frankfurt, Germany
- Brussels, Belgium
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Berlin, Germany
- Dallas, USA
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KLM Airlines Kenya contacts
You can easily contact KLM Airlines through the following approaches:
KLM Airlines Kenya offices
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- KLM has an office location in Nairobi set to deliver the best support services to customers.
- As of 24th April 2023, KLM offices have been housed at Air France – KLM, 1st Floor, Block A, Merchant Square, Riverside Drive, Nairobi.
2. Emirates
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- Established in 1985, Emirates is the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
- The airline is headquartered in Dubai and uses the Dubai International Airport as its primary operations hub.
- Emirates airplanes are also a common sight at the JKIA, ferrying passengers and goods in and out of Kenya.
- You can catch an Emirates Flight from Nairobi to an array of global destinations including:
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- Cairo, Egypt
- Algiers, Algeria
- Accra, Ghana
- Conakry, Guinea
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- New Delhi, India
- Osaka, Japan
- Seoul, South Korea
- Manila, Philippines
- Viena, Austria
- Larnaca, Cyprus
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Athens, Greece
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Emirates Kenya contacts (+254203893900)
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- Emirates is one of the most reachable top airlines in Kenya.
- You can contact the Emirates Kenya office directly at +254203893900
- You can also engage Emirates Kenya Airlines customer support through the Emirates Kenya website.
Emirates Kenya ticket office
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- Emirates Kenya has a ticket office to issue travel documents such as boarding tickets.
- The office is located in Westlands, inside the West Building opposite Sarit Centre Ring Road, 8th Floor.
- The office is only closed on Sundays and public holidays.
3. Etihad Airways
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- Etihad Airways is a top airline headquartered in the United Arab Emirates.
- Etihad uses the Abu Dhabi International Airport as its primary operations hub.
- The Abu Dhabi-based airline has witnessed remarkable growth and continues to rival Emirates in the skies.
- Etihad flies to over 100 global destinations including Nairobi’ Jomo Kenyatta International Airpot.
- Avid air travelers can book international flights from it JKIA office in Nairobi.
- You can fly to the following destinations worldwide from Nairobi aboard Etihad Airways:
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- Tokyo, Japan
- Sydney, Australia
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Manila, Philippines
- Ahmedabad, India
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- Etihad is also working on a return of Nairobi – Abu Dhabi direct flights.
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Etihad Airways contacts
4. British Airways
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- British Airways, registered as British Airways PLC, is the United Kingdom’s national flag carrier.
- The 1974-founded airline is headquartered in London and mainly operates at Heathrow Airport.
- It is also the biggest airline in the United Kingdom and flies to different destinations including Nairobi Kenya.
- British Airways flies one of the most popular routes in Kenya, the Nairobi – London Heathrow service.
British Airways contacts (+254 (0)203 892140)
You can make a booking, change an existing booking, or make other inquiries through the following approaches:
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- Call British Airways Kenya through: +254 (0)203 892140
- Visit the British Airways Kenya website.
- Email British Airways Kenya via: nbo.ops@ba.com
- Visit the British Airways Kenya office: International Hse, 11th Floor Mama Ngina Street, Nairobi, Kenya.
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4. Qatar Airways
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- Established in 1993, Qatar Airways (QR) is the state-owned flag carrier of Qatar.
- The national airline is headquartered in Doha and mainly operates at the Hamad International Airport in Doha (DOH).
- Renowned for its exceptional customer service and modern aircraft, Qatar Airways has risen to prominence as a premier global airline.
- Qatar Airways flies to different destinations globally including Nairobi’s JKIA.
- Qatar Airways flies to top destinations in the world from JKIA including:
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- Doha, Qatar
- Washington DC, USA
- New York City, USA
- Dallas, USA
- Dubai, UAE
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- Qatar Airways is known for unmatched hospitality and ultimate passenger comfort.
- The airline also flies high-end passenger jets including the magnificent Airbus 350, Boeing 787, and Airbus A330.
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Qatar Airways contact details and office address (+254-20-3893931 )
You can make a booking, change an existing booking, or make other inquiries through the following approaches:
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- Visit the Qatar Airways office on the 13th Floor, One Africa Place, Westlands Area, Nairobi.
- Call the Qatar Airways customer support line: +254-20-3893931
- Email Qatar Airways at: reservationnairobi@ke.qatarairways.com