National Carrier Kenya Airways has launched direct flights to London Gatwick Airport in the UK.
KQ launched the flights on the evening of July 2, at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
The event was graced by Tourism CS Rebecca Miano, Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) Chairman Caleb Kositany, Aviation PS Teresia Mbaika, and British Deputy High Commissioner Ed Barnett.
KQ launches direct flights to London Gatwick. Photo: Courtesy.
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) Chairman Brown Ondego and KAA Managing Director Mohamud Gedi also attended the launch.
According to KQ CEO Allan Kivaluka, the new route is more about growing trade and global connections.
The London Gatwick Airport is now KQ’s second entry point to the UK after the London Heathrow Airport.
KQ is now expected to operate 10 flights per week between Kenya and the UK.
The launch comes days after President Ruto and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer agreed to an additional six weekly Kenya Airways flights between Nairobi and London.
