RwandAir’s newly launched Kigali–Zanzibar–Mombasa service is already recording strong early uptake, just a week after the inaugural flights linked the three destinations for the first time. The route, which marked RwandAir’s return to Mombasa and introduced Zanzibar as its new island destination, is operated four times weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
The inaugural operations were celebrated with traditional water salutes, ribbon-cutting ceremonies, and participation from aviation authorities, tourism boards, and government officials in both Zanzibar and Mombasa.
Speaking after the first week of operations, Fouad Caunhye, Chief Commercial Officer, noted the positive start: “We are encouraged by the early response from travellers on all three points of the route. This service is already demonstrating its potential to support tourism, regional integration, and seamless mobility across East Africa.”
The new route strengthens connectivity between coastal leisure hubs and Kigali’s central position as a regional transit point. Travellers are now able to combine business and leisure itineraries with greater ease, while tourism partners have welcomed the added lift capacity into both Zanzibar and Mombasa.
The CCO added: “The first week reinforces the demand we anticipated for a convenient link between these destinations. We are committed to building on this momentum and offering our customers even more value as they plan their travel across the region.”
Seasonal Promotion
To complement the momentum of the new route and support increased holiday travel, RwandAir has introduced two festive offers designed to give customers added flexibility and value as they plan their journeys.
Network-Wide Seasonal Fare Offer (Promo Code: MERRY25)
Valid across all RwandAir-operated routes, customers can enjoy discounted fares when booking by 31 December 2025 for travel until 31 March 2026, using promo code MERRY25.
Full fare conditions are available at www.rwandair.com
Source: Organisations & Operators - breakingtravelnews
