Monday, June 3, 2024 Brussels Airlines has initiated its new flight service to Nairobi, marking its first journey from Brussels to Jomo Kenyatta Airport earlier today with flight SN 481. The airline, Belgium’s flagship carrier, will offer up to six weekly flights connecting Nairobi with Brussels. The Kenyan Tourism Board (KTB) anticipates that this new route will enhance tourism and stimulate the Kenyan economy.
This connection opens up a wide range of travel possibilities from Kenya to various destinations across Europe and the United States, facilitated by the new Brussels Airlines route. On the flip side, Europe remains a major tourism market for Kenya, contributing to 29% of its tourism influx with 572,352 visitors last year. “Connectivity is our key enabler in tourism arrivals into Kenya and we believe that Brussels Airlines will be a major boost towards this front.
” - June Chepkemei, CEO, Kenyan Tourism Board As a leader in African routes within the Lufthansa Group, Brussels Airlines operates flights to 18 destinations in sub-Saharan Africa. The launch of the Nairobi route highlights the airline’s strategic expansion plans in Africa. “We see a very high interest in our home market Belgium to explore Kenya.
Our first flights to Nairobi are completely full. Nairobi is a vibrant city and the perfect gateway for an unforgettable trip to Kenya. The other way around we offer connections to Europe and beyond via Brussels to let Kenyans explore the world, study, or.