AirKenya vs Kenya Airways
Side-by-side comparison of AirKenya and Kenya Airways: cabin and checked baggage allowances, fees, online check-in deadlines, alliances, hubs and contacts.
| AirKenya | Kenya Airways | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Kenya | Kenya |
| Founded | 1987 | 1977 |
| Type | Full-service airline | Full-service airline |
| Alliance | - | SkyTeam |
| Main hubs | Wilson Airport | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
| Aircraft types | 2 | 3 |
| Online check-in opens | - | 24 h |
| Online check-in closes | - | 1 h 30 min |
| Airport check-in fee | - | free |
| Customer service phone | +254 20 3916000 | +254 711 024 747 |
Key differences
- Kenya Airways is a SkyTeam member, so miles and status benefits carry over to partner airlines.
Other comparisons
Allowances shown are for the basic Economy fare on most routes. Fees are the lowest published prices and change often - confirm on the official websites before booking.

