The national carrier's Boeing B737-800NG departed Kigali International Airport for Zanzibar and Mombasa on Monday morning.
"This is a milestone for intra-Africa travel. More beaches, more beauty, more East Africa," the airline said in a post on X.
The new service, which begins just ahead of the holiday season, operates four times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Flight WB 444 departs Kigali at 9:50 AM, arriving in Zanzibar, Tanzania, at 12:50 PM before continuing to Mombasa, Kenya, where it lands at 2:35 PM. The return flight, WB 445, leaves Mombasa at 5:10 PM, with a brief stop in Zanzibar, arriving back in Kigali at 8:00 PM.
The route marks RwandAir's return to Mombasa, where it last flew in 2019, and introduces Zanzibar as a fresh addition to its growing East African network. With this expansion, RwandAir now serves three destinations in Tanzania and two in Kenya, further strengthening Kigali's role as a regional travel hub.
'Returning to Mombasa and introducing Zanzibar is another step forward in our ambitious growth journey,' Yvonne Makolo, CEO of RwandAir, said in October. 'By expanding our East African network, we are giving our customers more opportunities to explore the region, while also opening doors for trade, tourism and stronger ties across East Africa.'
The route is designed to cater to both weekend getaways and extended vacations, offering travellers convenient access to pristine beaches, vibrant marine life, and world-class leisure experiences.
As the recent winner of Skytrax's Best African Regional Airline award, RwandAir continues to underline its commitment to regional connectivity and enhancing the travel experience. The airline operates a fleet of 13 aircraft, serving over 144 destinations globally through direct flights and codeshare partnerships.
Wycliffe Nyamasege
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