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Flight operational services for Kenya
For smooth operations for your flight to Kenya, you must ensure that all your flight support requirements are taken care of. Obtaining permits on time, efficient ground handling services, and effective trip-planning are factors that contributes to a successful and punctual flight.
| Overflight Permit Kenya | |
|---|---|
| Documents required for overflight permit in Kenya for AD-HOC, commercial, and private flights | Flight details, complete aircraft documents, passenger manifest, and PIC license. |
| Lead time to obtain the overflight permit for Kenya | 72 hours |
| Short notice overflight permit for Kenya | Can be arranged at an additional cost |
| Validity of overflight permit in Kenya | 72 hours |
| Landing Permit Kenya | |
|---|---|
| Documents required for landing permit in Kenya for AD-HOC, commercial, and private flights | Flight details, complete aircraft documents, passenger manifest, and PIC license. |
| Lead time to obtain the landing permit forKenya | 72 hours |
| Short notice landing permit for Kenya | Can be arranged at an additional cost |
| Validity of landing permit in Kenya | 72 hours |
Additional information for overflight permit and landing permit for Kenya:
• Private and corporate operators both need overflight and landing permits in Kenya.
• If you’re flying internally in Kenya in a foreign registered aircraft, you need to get approval from the Director of Civil Aviation.
When planning for your trip to Kenya, there are few factors you need to consider:
| Flight Management and Trip planning for Kenya | |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Official weekend in Kenya is Saturday - Sunday |
| Visa Requirements in Kenya | "Crew can enter on Gen Dec. Passengers can check if they need a visa, by visiting http://evisa.go.ke/eligibility.html. If required, they can apply for a visa from Kenya’s online visa portal- http://evisa.go.ke/evisa.html. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months and must have minimum 2 empty stamp pages. Visa can also be obtained upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (HKJK/ NBO) in Nairobi." |
| Airport Slots | Airports in Kenya are not slot coordinated |
| In-Flight Catering Service | Inflight catering can be arranged from inflight caterers as well as reputed hotels and restaurants in the city. |
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