Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways have jointly announced the launch of codeshare flights between the two airlines to 19 destinations, with more to be added in the near future. Kenya Airways customers will be able to book codeshare flights between Nairobi and Doha and to 10 destinations connecting through Hamad International Airport.
Kenya and Qatar, Now Closer than Ever
Qatar Airways customers will also be able to benefit from the codesharing agreement, now having access to eight African destinations, with three daily flights between Doha and Nairobi. Passengers will be able to travel on these codeshare flights from 26 October 2025, with flights available for sale from 21 October.
Qatar Airways Chief Commercial Officer, Thierry Antinori, said:
“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.”
Kenya Airways Chief Commercial and Customer Officer, Julius Thairu, shared this optimism with the following statement:
“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.”
More Destinations, More Options
Qatar Airways is now able to continue expanding its footprint within the African continent, providing passengers from more than 170 destinations across the globe with easier access to key leisure and business destinations served by Kenya Airways, including Lilongwe, Livingstone, Juba, Nampula, Ndola, and Victoria Falls.
Similarly, Kenya Airways passengers will now be able to connect to multiple destinations in 10 countries across Asia and the Middle East through Hamad International Airport, which has recieved the prestigous award of ‘Best Airport in the Middle East’ for 11 consecutive years. These destinations include Bahrain, Colombo, Islamabad, Karachi, Malé, Singapore, and Tokyo Narita. Additionally, Qatar Airways Privilege Club members will earn Avios on the codeshare flights operated by the partnering airline.
Kenya Airways will codeshare on the following 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).
Similarly, Qatar Airways will codeshare on the following Kenya Airways routes:
- Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire);
- Accra (Ghana);
- Addis Ababa (Ethiopia);
- Lilongwe (Malawi);
- Livingstone (Zambia);
- Juba (South Sudan);
- Nampula (Mozambique);
- Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe).
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