Direct flights Stories

Boost for tourism as direct flights between Istanbul and Mombasa are set to resume in October
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 29, 2025

The direct flight between Istanbul and Mombasa covers 3,221 miles, with a flight duration of approximately 7 hours and 15 minutes.

Somalia and Tanzania to resume direct flights, reopen Dar embassy, and deepen bilateral ties
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 01, 2025

Current talks between the two governments include proposed agreements in immigration, education, aviation, fisheries, and agriculture.

Tourism stakeholders urge fewer travel barriers, more direct flights to Mombasa to boost arrivals
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 29, 2025

KAHC National Chairman Chris Musau called on the government to liberalise Kenya’s airspace by allowing more charter flights to Mombasa and Nairobi, ar...

Lack of direct flights blamed for Kenya’s dwindling tourist numbers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 20, 2025

Former Kenya Tourism Federation chairman Mohammed Hersi highlighted the issue, stressing the importance of direct flights for increasing visitor numbe...

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