Turkish Airlines has reinstated direct flights between Istanbul and Mombasa after a five-year hiatus, significantly boosting Kenya's coastal tourism and trade sectors. The service, which resumed on October 26, will operate three times a week.

• The inaugural flight landed at Moi International Airport, Mombasa, receiving a water cannon salute.
• Turkish Airlines had suspended Mombasa operations in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and later withdrew the route in 2023 due to regulatory hurdles.
• The airline cited renewed demand from European and Middle Eastern travelers for its return, connecting Mombasa to over 320 global destinations.