Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways have expanded their partnership by launching codeshare flights, significantly enhancing global connectivity. Codeshare flights will allow passengers to book travel across 19 destinations, with plans to add more soon. This initiative strengthens both airlines’ positions in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
Kenya Airways customers can now fly between Nairobi and Doha, with connections to 10 additional destinations via Hamad International Airport. Meanwhile, Qatar Airways passengers gain access to eight destinations in Kenya Airways’ network, connecting through three daily flights between Doha and Nairobi. Tickets for these codeshare flights will go on sale starting October 21, with travel beginning October 26, 2025.
Thierry Antinori, Chief Commercial Officer of Qatar Airways, highlighted the rapid progress of the partnership. He emphasized that the collaboration strengthens Qatar Airways’ presence in Kenya and across Africa. Antinori added that the recent introduction of a third daily flight to Nairobi supports the growing demand for reliable and seamless travel.
Julius Thairu, Chief Commercial and Customer Officer at Kenya Airways, expressed excitement about the enhanced partnership. He noted that the codeshare flights expand access to destinations across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Thairu added that the collaboration will provide passengers with better connectivity, making travel more convenient and accessible.
This partnership allows Qatar Airways to connect passengers from over 170 global destinations to key leisure and business hubs served by Kenya Airways, including Lilongwe, Livingstone, Juba, Nampula, Ndola, and Victoria Falls. Similarly, Kenya Airways passengers can reach multiple cities in 10 countries across Asia and the Middle East, including Bahrain, Colombo, Islamabad, Karachi, Malé, Singapore, and Tokyo Narita.
In addition, Qatar Airways Privilege Club members will earn Avios when traveling on Kenya Airways-operated codeshare flights. The airlines will continue to collaborate on codeshare operations, airport services, lounges, sustainability, and procurement. Future phases may include network development, cargo, aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul.
The expansion of codeshare flights underscores the strategic collaboration between Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways. By linking key cities across continents, the initiative offers passengers enhanced travel options, improved connectivity, and seamless experiences.
