KQ Announces Repatriation Flights Between Nairobi and Dubai
The national carrier has clarified that flights are strictly intended for Kenyans who are residents of the UAE and are unable to travel out of Nairobi and vice versa...
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Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced repatriation flights between Nairobi and Dubai this week, following limited approval from Dubai Airport Management.
- The flights are scheduled for Wednesday, March 3 (Nairobi-Dubai) and Friday, March 5 (Dubai-Nairobi), strictly for UAE residents and those unable to travel.
- Key organizations involved include Kenya Airways.
- This move occurs amidst heightened regional tensions following recent attacks in the Middle East, prompting advisories for Kenyans living abroad from President William Ruto and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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KQ Announces Repatriation Flights Between Nairobi and Dubai - March 2026
Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced repatriation flights between Nairobi and Dubai this week, following limited approval from Dubai Airport Management. The airline is operating special repatriation flights between Nairobi and Dubai following escalating Middle East tensions, offering a limited opportunity for stranded passengers to travel after securing slots amid regional military tensions. These flights come amid the escalating tensions in the Middle East region, with KQ facilitating the repatriation of Kenyans and other nationals stranded in Dubai.
