Christine Kagendo 
- Skyward Airlines will operate scheduled flights between Wilson Airport and Garissa giving travellers, traders and government a faster, more reliable way to move between the capital and North Eastern Kenya.
- The new route cuts a journey that once took most of a day on the road down to under an hour in the air — opening up business, trade and tourism connectivity to the region like never before.
- Operated by fleet of turboprop aircraft, built for short regional runways and dependable service
The Skyward Airlines launched its scheduled direct flights between Nairobi’s Wilson Airport and Garissa hence strengthening the connectivity to North Eastern Kenya and unlocks new opportunities for Trade,Tourism and Investments in the Region.
The new Route will run for times a week (Monday -Sunday)with flights departing Wilson Airport at 11am and arriving in Garissa at 11.50am,giving Travellers a fast,reliable link between the Capital and one of the Kenya’s fastest-growing regional Economies.
Garissa is a Vital hub for trade,humanitarian work ,devolution and cross-border commerce with Somalia and North Eastern Kenya at large.
The new Route and service positions Skyward Airlines on the connectivity partner of choice for Business Travellers,Government Officials,Aid orgnisations and Residents who have long relied on the lengthy road transfers.
Speaking on the Launch Skyward Arlines CEO,Diana Nyambura said,”Opening of the Garissa is more than a new route -as its a commitment to bring the North Eastern Kenya closer to the rest of the Country.
Skyward exists to connect communities that have been undeserved by Air Travel,and Garissa is a proud example of that mission in action.”
Beyond Passenger Travel,the route will strengthen Airlines Cargo Capabilities,offering faster movement of goods,produce and time-sensitive shipments between Nairobi and Garissa County.
The fares will start from Kshs.9,000 one way ,with tickets available through Skyward’s Website,Travel Agents across the major towns and Call Centres
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