Flynas, a privately owned Saudi low-cost airline, has launched its direct Nairobi–Riyadh flight route, betting on the increasing traffic between the two destinations.
- •Kenya exports products such as tea, coffee, flowers, and fresh produce to Saudi Arabia, while Saudi Arabia supplies oil, petrochemicals, and manufactured goods to Kenya.
- •The airline said the direct link will cut travel times, facilitate faster deals, and provide a stronger platform for partnerships across agriculture, energy, finance, and tourism.
- •Flynas, which is listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange, has been expanding across Africa as part of a broader growth strategy to connect emerging markets and support intra-regional trade.
‘This new route marks the beginning of stronger diplomatic and economic ties between Kenya and Saudi Arabia. It opens fresh opportunities for travelers in Kenya and will contribute to increased tourism from Saudi Arabia into the country,’ Stefan Magiera, Chief Commercial Officer of Flynas, said.
In 2024, Saudi Arabia surpassed the UK as Kenya’s second largest source of remittances. Among the major unresolved issues between Kenya