Kenya Airways is increasing its flight service to New York to cater to the expected rise in passenger numbers during the upcoming summer season. The East African airline will add two weekly flights from June 15 to Sept. 28, adding to its daily service from New York JFK and bringing the total number of weekly flights to nine. The additional flights will be on Thursdays and Saturdays.
This move comes alongside a strategic partnership with the Kenya Tourism Board to position the country as a top tourist destination in North America. The additional flights will provide travelers with more flexibility, particularly on Thursdays and Saturdays when flyers will have the option of two flight departures from New York, one in the morning and another in the afternoon.
Kenya Air also highlights the convenience of the direct route launched in 2018, offering a same-day arrival option with a morning departure from Nairobi and an afternoon arrival in New York.
Kenya’s tourism industry has shown steady growth, with the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife reporting 1.75 million international visitors in 2023, a significant increase from nearly 1.5 million visitors in 2022. The ministry anticipates the new flights will further boost tourism by attracting an additional 825,000 visitors annually.
The new flights will leave New York at 8 p.m. local time Thursdays and Saturdays, arriving at 4:45 p.m. the following day in Nairobi. Return flights leave Nairobi at 8:45 a.m., arriving in New York at 5:45 p.m. the same day.
For additional info, visit the Kenya Airways website.