flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has announced the start of a four-times-weekly service to Mombasa, marking a significant expansion of its network in Africa to 12 destinations across 11 countries. With the commencement of flights to Mombasa, flydubai has become the first UAE national carrier to operate direct flights from Dubai to this coastal city in southeast Kenya. This new route not only enhances connectivity but also offers more travel options for passengers.
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Sudhir Sreedharan, Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations (UAE, GCC, Subcontinent, and Africa) at flydubai, expressed his views on the new service. He said, "flydubai’s inaugural flight to Mombasa reflects our commitment to further strengthening our network in Africa and to providing our passengers with more options for convenient travel to one of East Africa’s most attractive destinations."
the two countries, and provide passengers from the UAE and across the growing flydubai network with access to a gateway to explore the tourism offerings in Kenya.
This new service is a testament to flydubai's commitment to connecting underserved markets and providing reliable, direct air links for passengers traveling between the UAE and Africa. As flydubai continues to expand its footprint in Africa, it will be interesting to see how this impacts the dynamics of air travel within the region.