IndiGo, India’s preferred airline has commenced new daily direct flights between Mumbai and Nairobi, starting August 5, 2023. Nairobi, Kenya’s capital and largest city, is a great addition as the 27th international and 105th overall destination in the 6E network, highlighted a release.
A momentous opening for IndiGo as this new route marks its maiden foray into the African Subcontinent, representing a significant step in the airline’s international expansion strategy. With this direct connectivity, IndiGo aims to cater to the needs of both business and leisure travellers while fostering strategic bilateral ties between the two countries, contributing to economic growth. Not only to Kenya but even beyond into Africa as Nairobi will open doors further into the African continent for customers, the release added.