Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways have announced the launch of codeshare flights covering 19 destinations, with additional routes planned in the near future. Under the expanded agreement, Kenya Airways passengers can now book codeshare flights between Nairobi and Doha, as well as to 10 destinations accessible via Hamad International Airport.

Qatar Airways customers will gain access to eight destinations within Kenya Airways’ network, connecting through three daily flights between Doha and Nairobi. The codeshare services will be available from 26 October 2025, with bookings opening from 21 October.

Thierry Antinori, Chief Commercial Officer of Qatar Airways, said: “We are pleased with the significant progress made in just a few months since the partnership initiated with Kenya Airways, and this enhancement is a testament of the collaborative efforts which further strengthens our presence in Kenya and the African continent. The recent addition of Qatar Airways’ third daily flight to Nairobi also serves as another cornerstone of this partnership that is driven by strong demand from passengers seeking reliable and seamless connectivity.”

Julius Thairu, Chief Commercial and Customer Officer of Kenya Airways, added: “We are excited to embark on this new chapter of our partnership with Qatar Airways. This partnership will significantly enhance connectivity especially across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, expanding our flight offerings, and opening up a world of new destinations for our customers to explore. Together with Qatar Airways, we are dedicated to providing our customers with easy access to a variety of destinations, paired with better connectivity and a seamless travel experience.”

The codeshare arrangement allows Qatar Airways to strengthen its African network, offering passengers from over 170 destinations easier access to key leisure and business locations served by Kenya Airways, including Lilongwe, Livingstone, Juba, Nampula, Ndola, and Victoria Falls. Meanwhile, Kenya Airways passengers can connect to multiple destinations across Asia and the Middle East, including Bahrain, Colombo, Islamabad, Karachi, Malé, Singapore, and Tokyo Narita, via Hamad International Airport, which has been named the ‘Best Airport in the Middle East’ for 11 consecutive years.

Additionally, Qatar Airways Privilege Club members will earn Avios on Kenya Airways-operated codeshare flights. Both carriers plan to continue collaborating on codeshares, airport operations, lounges, sustainability initiatives, procurement, and in future phases on network development, cargo, aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul.

Codeshare Destinations:

Kenya Airways on Qatar Airways routes: Bahrain, Colombo, Doha, Dhaka, Islamabad, Karachi, Kuala Lumpur, Malé, Muscat, Singapore, Tokyo Narita.

Qatar Airways on Kenya Airways routes: Abidjan, Accra, Addis Ababa, Lilongwe, Livingstone, Juba, Nampula, Victoria Falls.