The airline company low cost IndiGo will launch at the beginning of August a new link between mumbai And Nairobihis first to Kenya and Africa.
From August 5, 2023, the Indian low-cost flight specialist will offer a daily flight between its base in Mumbai- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the airport of Nairobi-Jomo Kenyatta, operated by Airbus A320neo that can accommodate 186 passengers. With the exception of the inaugural flight, departures are scheduled at 2:10 a.m. to arrive at 5:40 a.m., with return flights leaving Kenya at 6:40 a.m. to land at 3:25 p.m.
IndiGo will compete with Kenya Airways on this route, its 27th international destination also being served from Delhi by Air India.
According to a press release, this new route marks “IndiGo’s entry into the African subcontinent (? Editor’s note) and brings many advantages for business and leisure travelers. This represents a significant step forward in IndiGo’s international expansion strategy, as it strengthens strategic ties, trade and travel routes between the two countries, thereby promoting economic growth”.
Vinay Malhotra, Head of Global Sales at IndiGo, said: We are delighted to announce the launch of direct flights between Mumbai and Nairobi, an important step towards strengthening bilateral relations between India and Kenya. As India becomes Kenya’s third largest trading partner and sees increased investment, this new air route will further strengthen our economic ties “.
