Jambojet commenced its first of four weekly flights between Zanzibar and Mombasa on Monday, targeting tourists on the Tanzanian island.
The flights will depart from Mombasa to Zanzibar on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. A round trip costs 24,420 Kenyan shillings (495,000 Tanzanian shillings).
The flight left Moi International Airport in Mombasa for Zanzibar’s Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (AAKIA).
Speaking during the inaugural flight launch, Jambojet CEO Karanja Ndegwa said the low-cost airline prides itself on its competitive fares and extensive network, which enable more people to travel across East Africa.
"The route will be served by a De Havilland Dash 8 400 aircraft carrying 78 to 82 passengers," he said.
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He said the route also offers connections to Nairobi, Dubai, Frankfurt, Milan, and other destinations.
“On behalf of the Kenyan government, I am delighted to be part of today’s launch of this new route operated by our airline, Jambojet, from Zanzibar to Mombasa,” said Issac Njenga, Kenya’s Ambassador to Tanzania.
“This step is crucial not only in facilitating quick and affordable air travel but also in strengthening commercial, tourist, and cultural ties between Tanzania and Kenya. By enhancing connectivity, we are fostering development along the East African coast,” he said.
Since its launch in 2014, Jambojet has served over 7.5 million passengers, accounting for more than 54 percent of Kenya's domestic air travel market share.
The airline also flies to Nairobi, Kisumu, Eldoret, Lamu, Malindi, Diani, and Goma in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
