By KPC Reporter
Kenya Airways has announced the resumption of flights between Nairobi and Dubai beginning May 14, 2026.
This effectively ends a suspension that had lasted for more than two months following heightened tensions and airspace disruptions in the Middle East.
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In a customer update issued on Wednesday, the national carrier said it will initially operate daily flights between the two cities, with plans to gradually increase frequencies depending on demand and operational requirements.
“We wish to inform our customers that flights to and from Dubai will resume on 14th May 2026,” the airline said in a statement.
“We will operate daily frequencies between Nairobi and Dubai, with additional frequencies to be introduced progressively in line with demand and operational requirements,” the statement added.
Kenya Airways further assured passengers that safety remains its top priority as operations resume.
“The safety of our guests and crew remains our top priority, and we continue to work closely with the relevant authorities to ensure safe and seamless operations,” the airline said.
The Dubai route is one of Kenya Airways’ busiest international connections, serving business travellers, tourists, cargo operators and passengers connecting to Asia, Europe and the Middle East through the Gulf hub.
KQ had suspended scheduled flights to Dubai on February 28 after several Gulf countries closed their airspace following escalating conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel.
The airline later operated limited repatriation flights in March to assist stranded passengers after Dubai International Airport partially reopened.
