Customers can book codeshare flights between Nairobi and Doha, accessing 10 additional destinations soon
Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways have officially unveiled their partnership to launch codeshare flights to 19 destinations, with plans to expand this list shortly. Customers of Kenya Airways can now book codeshare flights between Nairobi and Doha, along with access to 10 additional destinations through the acclaimed Hamad International Airport.
In parallel, Qatar Airways customers can now reach eight destinations within Kenya Airways’ network, facilitated by three daily flights operating between Doha and Nairobi. Effective from October 26, 2025, passengers will be able to travel on these codeshare flights, with ticket sales commencing October 21.
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Expanding African presence
Thierry Antinori, chief commercial officer of Qatar Airways, remarked: “We are pleased with the significant progress made in just a few months since the partnership initiated with Kenya Airways, and this enhancement is a testament of the collaborative efforts which further strengthens our presence in Kenya and the African continent. The recent addition of Qatar Airways’ third daily flight to Nairobi also serves as another cornerstone of this partnership that is driven by strong demand from passengers seeking reliable and seamless connectivity.”
Julius Thairu, chief commercial and customer officer of Kenya Airways, expressed: “We are excited to embark on this new chapter of our partnership with Qatar Airways. This partnership will significantly enhance connectivity especially across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, expanding our flight offerings, and opening up a world of new destinations for our customers to explore. Together with Qatar Airways, we are dedicated to providing our customers with easy access to a variety of destinations, paired with better connectivity and a seamless travel experience.”
Connecting Asia and the Middle East
The announcement today allows Qatar Airways to further extend its presence on the African continent, offering passengers from over 170 global destinations easier access to key leisure and business hubs served by Kenya Airways, including Lilongwe, Livingstone, Juba, Nampula, Ndola, and Victoria Falls.
Likewise, passengers flying with Kenya Airways will now be able to connect to numerous destinations in 10 countries across Asia and the Middle East via Hamad International Airport, which has been recognized as the ‘Best Airport in the Middle East’ for 11 consecutive years. These destinations encompass Bahrain, Colombo, Islamabad, Karachi, Malé, Singapore, and Tokyo Narita.
In addition, members of the Qatar Airways Privilege Club will earn Avios on codeshare flights operated by Kenya Airways.
The two airlines will continue to work together on codeshares, airport operations, lounges, sustainability, and procurement. Future collaborative efforts will also encompass network development, cargo, and aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul.
Kenya Airways codeshares on Qatar Airways routes
- Bahrain
- Colombo (Sri Lanka)
- Doha (Qatar)
- Dhaka (Bangladesh)
- Islamabad and Karachi (Pakistan)
- Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
- Malé (Maldives)
- Muscat (Oman)
- Singapore
- Tokyo Narita (Japan)
Qatar Airways codeshares on Kenya Airways routes
- Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire)
- Accra (Ghana)
- Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
- Lilongwe (Malawi)
- Livingstone (Zambia)
- Juba (South Sudan)
- Nampula (Mozambique)
- Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
