Kenya Airways is operating most of its global network from Nairobi (NBO) as of 5 June 2026.
Its Nairobi-Dubai service has resumed daily from 14 May 2026, but Gulf routings can still change at short notice after renewed strikes affected Kuwait and Bahrain in early June.
Is Kenya Airways Operating Right Now?
Yes, Kenya Airways is operating, with the airline’s official booking and route pages continuing to show June 2026 availability across key international routes.
The main area for extra caution is the Middle East. EASA’s current Middle East and Persian Gulf conflict-zone bulletin remains active until 10 June 2026, unless reviewed earlier, and advises operators to avoid Iran, Iraq and Lebanon while exercising caution across several Gulf airspaces, including the UAE.
For broader regional context, see Wego’s UAE airspace status guide.
Which Kenya Airways Routes Are Operating?
Kenya Airways is operating most of its Nairobi-based network, while passengers on Gulf and longer eastbound routings should keep checking flight status close to departure.
GCC and Middle East
- Dubai (DXB): daily Nairobi-Dubai operations resumed effective 14 May 2026, and Kenya Airways’ booking page shows June 2026 NBO-DXB fares and direct-flight availability.
- Jeddah (JED): check the Kenya Airways flight status and booking pages before travel, as regional restrictions can still affect timings.
- Sharjah (SHJ): do not rely on the old April suspension date; confirm directly with Kenya Airways before booking or heading to the airport.
Africa
- Johannesburg (JNB), Lagos (LOS), Accra (ACC) and Dar es Salaam (DAR): operating subject to normal schedule checks.
- Addis Ababa (ADD), Cairo (CAI), Kigali (KGL) and Entebbe (EBB): operating subject to normal schedule checks.
Europe, Asia and North America
- London Heathrow (LHR), Amsterdam (AMS), Paris (CDG) and Rome (FCO): operating, with Middle East-adjacent routings subject to operational review.
- Mumbai (BOM), Bangkok (BKK) and Guangzhou (CAN): operating subject to rerouting and schedule checks.
- New York JFK: Kenya Airways operates Nairobi-New York service and has a JetBlue codeshare for onward US connections.
Which Kenya Airways Routes Are Suspended or Reduced?
Kenya Airways’ latest official Middle East alert confirms daily Nairobi-Dubai resumption and does not support the article’s older claim that Dubai remains capped at one daily round trip through 31 May 2026.
The old Sharjah suspension date has also passed, so passengers should verify any UAE sector through the Kenya Airways Flight Status page, the airline’s booking flow, or their original booking channel.
Flights using Middle East air corridors may still be rerouted, delayed or retimed quickly if authorities issue new airspace instructions.
If Your Kenya Airways Flight Is Cancelled or Disrupted
Kenya Airways’ current Dubai alert gives booking flexibility for customers affected by the earlier Dubai disruption, including free reissue rules for original tickets issued on or before 13 May 2026 and original travel dates between 1 March and 13 May 2026.
The same alert says refund requests for cancelled flights between 1 March and 13 May 2026 should be submitted by 31 May 2026. For anything outside those dates, check the Kenya Airways travel alerts page or contact the airline directly.
How to Check Your Kenya Airways Flight Status
- Kenya Airways Flight Status page
- Wego flight tracker for Kenya Airways
- Live airport departure boards at Nairobi (NBO), Dubai (DXB) and your destination airport
- SMS, email and app alerts from your booking channel
- Wego’s Dubai Airport status guide and UAE flight resumption tracker
How to Get Help
- Phone: +254 711 024 747
- WhatsApp: +254 705 474 747
- Global telephone: +254 734 104 747
- Online help: Kenya Airways Customer Help
Flight Resumption and What’s Coming Next
Kenya Airways’ clearest confirmed Gulf resumption is Nairobi-Dubai, which restarted daily on 14 May 2026.
Dubai Airports said in May that UAE airspace had been fully restored and DXB was scaling up operations, but renewed early-June strikes elsewhere in the Gulf mean travellers should keep allowing extra time and checking same-day updates.
Outside the Middle East, Kenya Airways continues to support North America connectivity through its JetBlue codeshare from New York JFK.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kenya Airways operating flights right now?
Yes. Kenya Airways is operating most of its network from Nairobi, with Middle East routes requiring closer day-of-travel checks because airspace instructions can change quickly.
Are Kenya Airways flights to Dubai operating?
Yes. Kenya Airways says daily Nairobi-Dubai flights resumed effective 14 May 2026, and its booking page shows June 2026 direct-flight availability.
Which Kenya Airways routes are still uncertain?
Sharjah and other Gulf sectors should be checked directly with Kenya Airways before travel. The old April suspension and May DXB cap wording is no longer current enough to rely on.
What should I do if my Kenya Airways flight is cancelled?
Check your booking, the Kenya Airways travel alerts page and the airline’s flight-status tool first. Then contact Kenya Airways or your travel agent for rebooking, refund or rerouting options based on your ticket rules.
Why are some Kenya Airways flights taking longer than usual?
Some routings may avoid or limit exposure to high-risk airspace in the Middle East. EASA’s current bulletin advises avoidance of Iran, Iraq and Lebanon for affected operators and caution across several Gulf FIRs.
Is it safe to transit through Dubai right now?
Dubai International is operating, but regional disruptions can still cause delays or retiming. See Wego’s guide on whether it’s safe to transit through Dubai for the latest assessment.
Does travel insurance cover Kenya Airways cancellations due to the conflict?
Coverage depends on your policy. Many standard plans exclude acts of war, airspace closures or known events, so check your certificate wording before relying on a claim.
Sources
- Kenya Airways — Travel Alerts
- Kenya Airways — Nairobi to Dubai booking page
- Kenya Airways — Flight Status
- Kenya Airways — Customer Help
- EASA — Airspace of the Middle East and Persian Gulf, CZIB 2026-03-R11
- Government of Dubai Media Office — DXB airspace restrictions ease
- AP — Kuwait says Iranian drone attack hits its airport
- Al Jazeera and Reuters — Iran, Kuwait, Bahrain escalation
- Kenya Airways — JetBlue codeshare announcement
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