Brussels Airlines Celebrates the Official Launch of Service Between Brussels and Nairobi

Brussels Airlines celebrated the launch of their inaugural flight, SN 481, between Brussels and Nairobi, Kenya on Monday (June 3rd).  The route to Jomo Kenyatta Airport will new be operated six times per week.

Brussels Airlines' Flight SN 481 Prepares for Inaugural Departure to Nairobi on Monday, June 3, 2024 - Courtesy Brussels Airlines

On Monday (June 3, 2024), Brussels Airlines celebrated the launch of their inaugural flight between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya, with flight SN 481 taking to the skies Monday morning.  The carrier will now operate the route six times per week.  Inbound customers to Brussels will also enjoy seamless one-stop connectivity to destinations across Europe and the U.S.  The inaugural flight departed following a special gate event attended by Dorothea von Boxberg, CEO of Brussels Airlines, Arnaud Feist, CEO of Brussels Airport, and Peter Maddens, the Belgian ambassador in Kenya.

Brussels Airlines' Pre-Departure Gate Celebration Marking Their Inaugural Flight Between Brussels and Nairobi - Courtesy Brussels Airlines

In Monday’s announcement, Brussels Airlines’ CEO, Dorothea von Boxberg, said,

“We see a very high interest in our home market Belgium to explore Kenya.  Our first flights to Nairobi are completely full.  Nairobi is a vibrant city and the perfect gateway for an unforgettable trip to Kenya.  The other way around we offer connections to Europe and beyond via Brussels to let Kenyans explore the world, study, or grow their businesses.”

Brussels Airport’s CEO, Arnaud Feist, added,

“It is also very important and good news for us as an airport that Brussels Airlines is expanding its network with a direct flight to Kenya. This further strengthens both their Africa network and our role as an intercontinental hub for our country. Both for tourism and as a developing African economic centre, Nairobi is an interesting destination for Belgian passengers and transfer passengers. A launch we are happy to support!”

Brussels Airlines is the national carrier of Belgium and a member of the Lufthansa Group.  The carrier is the Africa expert within the Group, and connects the European capital to over 85 destinations including 18 in Sub-Saharan Africa.  Brussels Airlines operates a fleet of 43 aircraft including 34 Airbus A320 Family and nine A330-300s.  The airline has 3,200 team members and supports over 40,000 direct and indirect jobs.  Brussels Airlines offers competitive fares and the highest levels of service quality, including bespoke onboard meals curated by yearly changing ‘Belgian Star Chefs.’  Founded in 2002, Brussels Airlines is a member of the Star Alliance and is 100 percent owned by Deutsche Lufthansa AG.

Source: Brussels Airlines