AirAsia X To Start Direct Flights Between Nairobi and Kuala Lumpur in November

AirAsia X, Malaysian budget carrier, has announced plans to start direct flights between Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This will be AirAsia X’s first route in Africa and is scheduled to start on November 15, 2024.

According to AirAsia X, it will be flying four times a week from Kuala Lumpur International (KUL) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, JKIA (NBO). For this route, the airline is expected to use one of its Airbus A330-300 aircrafts.

According to Benyamin Ismail, CEO of AirAsia X, a single one-way ticket will cost as low as Ksh 26,399 for an economy seat. This is very affordable and if they maintain this, this will be a popular route for those who want to connect to destinations in the far east and beyond. Just for your information, Jambojet charges around Ksh 34,000 to fly from Nairobi to Goma in the DRC (a 2-hour flight).

AirAsia X Kuala Lumpur to Nairobi Flight

Below are the days you can catch this flight between Kuala Lumpur and Nairobi.

• Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – Nairobi (NBO) (D7 101) 7pm-11pm on Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun.
• Nairobi (NBO) – Kuala Lumpur (KUL) (D7 102) 12.30am-3.10pm on Mon, Tue, Thur, Sat.

Mr Ismail went ahead to say, “We anticipate carrying over 156,000 travellers annually on this route, strengthening ties and boosting tourism between Kenya and Malaysia. This route also offers excellent connectivity for Kenyans to explore our key markets like Australia, China, South Korea, Japan, and Thailand more affordably with a convenient stopover in Kuala Lumpur.”

“Both Kenya and Malaysia are vibrant nations, home to millions and a rich tapestry of heritages and sceneries. We look forward to enriching cultural and economic exchanges between these dynamic regions,” he added.

Kuala Lumpur is a popular tourist destination that attracts thousands of visitors annually for its bustling capital, rich cultural heritage, and a blend of modernity and tradition.

“The city boasts iconic landmarks such as the Petronas Twin Towers – the world’s tallest twin skyscrapers, a vibrant culinary scene, diverse shopping experiences, and a variety of cultural and historical attractions,” the airline stated.

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