Kenya Airways Advises Travellers To Arrive 4 Hours Before Departure Time

• Kenya Airways said that due to severe flooding in Nairobi, passengers were encouraged to arrive way early before departure
• Heavy rains in Kenya have caused traffic snarls ups, affecting all travel modes in Kenya and also destroyed roads
• President William Ruto directed that schools reopening be postponed until further notice due to ongoing floods

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Kenya Airways has issued an advisory urging travellers and customers to arrive at the airport at least four hours before their scheduled departure time due to severe flooding in Nairobi.

The heavy downpours witnessed in most parts of the country have led to significant traffic disruptions across major towns, including the capital Nairobi, potentially delaying passengers en route to the airport, bus, and railway stations.

KQ issues new check-in advisory at airports

The national carrier recommended that passengers check-in physically at the airport as early as four hours before their flights.

"Due to the ongoing heavy downpours being experienced in Nairobi that could lead to traffic jams across many roads, customers are advised to arrive at the airport at least three hours before flight departure and are encouraged to plan extra time to avoid potential delays en route to the airport," a statement shared by KQ on the evening of Friday, May 3, read.

Alternatively, KQ said travellers can check in online through the airline’s website or the KQ Mobile app, starting from 48 hours up to 90 minutes before flight departure.

This announcement comes amid a series of weather-related challenges that have affected all forms of travel in the region.

Why did Kenya Airways divert flights?

Earlier, TUKO.co.ke reported that Kenya Airways had to divert flights from Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) due to poor visibility and heavy rains, leading to extended delays.

The heavy rains have occasioned heavy suffering to Kenyans with the death toll as of May 3 standing at over 170.

President William Ruto, in his speech on May 3, directed that school reopening be postponed until further notice.

Other details about floods in Kenya

• Kenya Airways announced potential extended delays and diversions for flights departing from Nairobi due to severe weather conditions
• Ten Nairobi estates to go without water for days after floods damaged major pipeline
• The weatherman has warned that Cyclone Hidaya could hit Kenya