Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways Sign Strategic Partnership to Boost Connectivity, Services, and Growth

Doha, Qatar –  01 July 2025

Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways have signed a strategic partnership agreement aimed at strengthening air travel between Africa and the Middle East. Through a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the two national carriers will collaborate on expanding routes, sharing flights, and jointly developing various airline services that go far beyond passenger transport.

What’s the Partnership About?

This partnership is designed to achieve three main goals:

1. Expand flight connectivity between Kenya and Qatar

Qatar Airways will add a third daily flight between Doha and Nairobi, in codeshare with Kenya Airways.

Kenya Airways will launch new direct flights from Mombasa to Doha, which will be sold through Qatar Airways’ global sales network.

2. Make travel easier and more connected for passengers worldwide

By codesharing on each other’s networks, both airlines will offer more routes, better connections, and flexible booking options, especially for travelers connecting between Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas. 

3. Join forces across multiple airline services

The partnership goes deeper than flights. It covers cooperation in cargo handling, ground services, aircraft maintenance, procurement, product development, and frequent flyer loyalty programs.

Why This Matters

For Qatar Airways, it’s part of a long-term plan to strengthen its presence in Africa — a region with growing demand for air travel, trade, and tourism. For Kenya Airways, it’s a major boost to its recovery and growth strategy, offering access to Qatar’s massive global network and resources.

Qatar Airways CEO, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, said:

“This is more than a codeshare. It’s a full strategic alignment that supports the growth of aviation in Africa. Together, we’ll deliver better connectivity, better service, and stronger economic impact.

Kenya Airways CEO, Allan Kilavuka, added:

“This deal supports our turnaround strategy. It will open new opportunities for cargo, increase tourism flows, and position Kenya as a regional aviation hub.”

Kenya Airways has recently returned to profitability for the first time in over a decade and was named Africa’s Leading Airline and Business Class 2025 by the World Travel Awards while Qatar Airways, was voted World’s Best Airline 2025 by Skytrax. 

This partnership marks a major step forward in linking Africa with global markets — not just through flights, but through deep cooperation that enhances everything from cargo logistics to customer experience.


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