A Kenya Airways (KQ) flight to Kigali returned to Nairobi on Sunday after two unsuccessful attempts to land due to poor visibility.

In a statement, the National Carrier noted that the plane turned back after the weather at the Kigali International Airport deteriorated.

The airline said the crew elected to return to Nairobi for the safety of passengers.

“Kenya Airways Plc confirms that on 17th December 2023 at approximately 0715hrs East African Time, KQ478 on a scheduled operation from Nairobi to Kigali encountered low visibility and deteriorating weather on the normal approach to land at Kigali International Airport.”

The aircraft landed safely in Nairobi at 9.50 am.

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Further, KQ apologized for the inconvenience caused, assuring customers and the crew of safety.

The disruption in Kigali impacted other airlines, including Rwanda Air, which warned of expected flight delays.

“Due to poor visibility because of heavy fog at Kigali International Airport, we are expecting flight delays to and from Kigali. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.”