Kenya Airways Announces Delays, Diverts Flights from JKIA
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Passengers travelling through Kenya Airways are experiencing delays and disruptions following low visibility conditions at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
In a customer update issued on April 10, 2026, the airline announced that the weather conditions had affected both departures and arrivals at the country’s main airport.
The situation has forced the airline to implement contingency measures, including diverting some flights to Moi International Airport.
“We wish to inform our customers to expect some flight delays for departures and arrivals due to low visibility affecting operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO),” the airline said in the statement.
Flights Diverted to Mombasa as Precaution
The disruption comes as reduced visibility continues to pose operational challenges in Nairobi’s airspace, affecting scheduling and aircraft movement.
Kenya Airways confirmed that several flights could not land at JKIA as scheduled and had to be redirected to Mombasa as a precautionary measure.
“Some of our flights have been diverted to Moi International Airport, Mombasa,” the statement added.
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Safety Assurance and Ongoing Monitoring
The airline emphasized that safety remains its top priority in the face of adverse weather conditions.
It noted that flight diversions, although inconvenient to passengers, are necessary to ensure the safety of both passengers and crew.
“Flight diversion is a necessary safety precaution to ensure the safety of all on board and remains our highest priority,” Kenya Airways stated.
“Our teams are closely monitoring the situation and will adjust our flight network and operations as soon the weather conditions improve,” the statement read.
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Apology to Passengers and Restoration Efforts
Affected passengers have been advised to remain patient as the airline works to restore normalcy.
Kenya Airways also issued an apology to customers for the inconvenience caused by the delays and diversions.
“We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused and appreciate our customers’ patience and understanding,” the airline said.
The update was issued by the airline’s Corporate Communications department as efforts continue to manage the disruption and ensure passenger safety.
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Kenya Airways diverted several flights to Moi International Airport in Mombasa on the morning of April 10,2026 due to poor visibility at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). PHOTO/ Kenya Airways X
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