KQ announces Dubai repatriation flights after securing slots amid Iran attacks
Kenya Airways launches special repatriation flights from Dubai after UAE airspace closure triggered by US-Israel military strikes on Iran...
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Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced special repatriation flights between Nairobi and Dubai this week, offering a limited opportunity for stranded passengers to travel following regional military tensions.
- These are strictly repatriation flights for UAE citizens and residents, not regular scheduled services.
- Kenya Airways suspended flights on February 28 after the UAE closed its airspace due to escalating military operations.
- The airline has secured slots from Dubai airport authorities for a NairobiāDubai flight on Tuesday and a return DubaiāNairobi service on Wednesday.
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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.
