RwandAir has launch the new route connecting Kigali to Zanzibar and the resume to Mombasa, on Monday, December 1, 2025, perfectly timed for the winter holiday travel rush.
The new service will operate four times a week; on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, using a Boeing B737 aircraft as it was announced before. The flights will provide travelers from Rwanda and beyond with direct access to two of East Africa’s most popular coastal destinations, renowned for their beaches, vibrant marine life, and world-class tourist attractions.
The airline now serves three cities in Tanzania and two in Kenya. RwandAir returns to Mombasa after halting operations there in 2019, while also introducing Zanzibar as a completely new destination.
“By expanding our East African network, we strengthen Kigali’s role as a strategic hub, offering our customers more opportunities to explore the region, while also boosting trade, tourism, and connectivity across East Africa.” noted RwandAir’s CEO Yvonne Makolo from the announcemt of the launch in september.
Freshly recognized as Africa’s Best Regional Airline by Skytrax, RwandAir notes that this new route demonstrates its commitment to enhancing regional connectivity and offering a superior travel experience.
With convenient timings, the new service is expected to appeal both to leisure travelers seeking weekend getaways and to tourists planning longer holidays along East Africa’s picturesque coast.
