Fly 748 has returned to Kenya’s domestic aviation market with a renewed focus on reliability, affordability, consistency, and on-time departures as competition on the Nairobi–Coast corridor continues to intensify. The airline, operated by 748 Air Services, is also a corporate member of the Kenya Association of Travel Agents (KATA), strengthening its engagement with the country’s travel trade sector.
Effective May 2026, the carrier has reinstated a structured coastal schedule linking Nairobi with Mombasa and Ukunda, restoring six daily flight movements designed to improve flexibility for both business and leisure travellers.
The daily frequencies are structured as follows:
- Nairobi–Mombasa: 06:30am
- Mombasa–Nairobi: 08:45am
- Nairobi–Ukunda: 11:00am
- Ukunda–Nairobi: 1:00pm
- Nairobi–Mombasa: 3:20pm
- Mombasa–Nairobi: 5:35pm
The schedule reinforces connectivity on the Nairobi–Mombasa route, one of Kenya’s busiest domestic air corridors driven by tourism, conferencing, and regional business travel, while also restoring direct access to Ukunda, the main gateway to the Diani tourism belt.
A key feature of Fly 748’s relaunch is its baggage structure, designed to offer passengers greater convenience and cost predictability. Travellers are entitled to a total baggage allowance of 15 kilograms, comprising 10 kilograms of checked baggage and 5 kilograms of hand luggage. The airline says the simplified policy is aimed at enhancing the overall passenger experience, particularly for domestic travellers seeking flexible and efficient coastal connections.
Fly 748 operates the Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 aircraft, a 78-seater turboprop widely used in regional aviation for its fuel efficiency and suitability for high-frequency short-haul operations. The aircraft supports the airline’s strategy of maintaining dependable rotations across domestic destinations while optimizing operational efficiency.
The carrier has also introduced an agents’ booking portal to improve access for travel agencies and corporate clients through streamlined reservations and ticketing services, reflecting wider digitisation trends across the aviation and travel sectors.
The airline’s return is anchored in the operational history of 748 Air Services, which has more than 30 years of aviation experience originally built through humanitarian and relief operations across Africa before expanding into commercial passenger and cargo services. That legacy continues to shape its emphasis on operational discipline, service consistency, and reliability.
Fly 748’s re-entry into scheduled passenger operations comes amid renewed growth in Kenya’s domestic aviation market, particularly on coastal routes where increased tourism activity and rising domestic travel demand are driving stronger competition among carriers.
