Emirates to Deploy the Airbus A350 to Nairobi

Emirates sends newest jet to Kenya as Dubai carrier deepens fight for East African travellers

Emirates is putting its newest aircraft on the Dubai–Nairobi route, adding a premium cabin to a market where it has already increased flights to three a day.

EK upgrades NBO flights with A350

Emirates will deploy its Airbus A350 on flights to Nairobi from October 25. The new aircraft will operate on flights EK717 and EK718.As the newest …

Emirates to deploy the Airbus A350 to Nairobi

From 25 October 2026, the A350 will operate on EK717 and EK718, bringing Emirates’ latest-generation cabin experience to customers travelling between Dubai and Nairobi. Follow Aeronews on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and TikTok The introduction of the A350 also marks the first time Emirates’ highly acclaimed Premium Economy cabin will be available to customers flying to and from Kenya, complementing the airline’s enhanced Business and Economy off…

Emirates to fly Airbus A350 for first time to Nairobi from October 2026

Emirates will deploy its Airbus A350 on Dubai-Nairobi flights from 25 October 2026, debuting Premium Economy in Kenya after launching a third daily service.