Non-stop flights to Kisumu (KIS)
Kisumu Airport is a medium sized airport in Kenya. It is an international airport. In total there are 12 airports around the world that have direct flights to Kisumu in 2 countries. Currently, there are 11 domestic flights to Kisumu.
Kisumu is mainly known for sightseeing & culture.
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All direct flights to Kisumu Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Kisumu Best time to visit Kisumu International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 862 flights arriving at Kisumu Airport, which are 203 flights per week or 29 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Kisumu are routes from Nairobi (WIL) in Kenya and Nairobi (NBO), also in Kenya. These two routes together are operated 532 times this month, and make up for 62% of all monthly arrivals at Kisumu Airport.
The longest flight to Kisumu KIS is departing from Mombasa (MBA). This non-stop flight takes around 1 hour and 40 minutes and covers a distance of 432 miles (695 km).
List of all direct flights to Kisumu
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Kisumu, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to Kisumu.
Airlines flying to Kisumu
Currently, there are 6 airlines that fly to Kisumu. Most flights to Kisumu are operated by AirKenya Express, as they connect 8 airports to KIS. That’s around 3 times as much as FlexFlight, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to Kisumu. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all KIS flights:
What is the best time to visit Kisumu?
🌴 Tropical
Kisumu is a tropical destination known for its warm climate, with temperatures between 25°C and 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year. The area is characterized by high humidity and frequent rainfall.
Since Kisumu is situated south of the equator, the dry season runs from May to October. This makes it the ideal time to visit. During these months, you can expect mostly dry weather, while the wet season can bring days of rain. Temperatures remain high year-round, along with high humidity levels.
International flights to Kisumu
Flights from Uganda to Kisumu
Entebbe is the only city in Uganda with direct flights to Kisumu. From Entebbe, direct flights are offered by AirKenya Express, FlexFlight and Safarilink Aviation.
All flights from Uganda
Domestic flights to Kisumu
Flights from Kenya to Kisumu
There are lots of domestic flights to Kisumu (KIS). 11 airports in Kenya have direct flights to the airport.
From Eldoret, direct flights are offered by Jambojet.
From Maasai Mara (Keekorok), Maasai Mara (Kichwa Tembo), Maasai Mara (Mara North), Maasai Mara (Mara Serena) and Maasai Mara (Olkiombo), all direct flights to Kisumu are operated by AirKenya Express.
From Mombasa, direct flights are offered by Jambojet.
From Nairobi, direct flights are offered by FlexFlight, Jambojet and Kenya Airways (SkyTeam).
From Nairobi, direct flights are offered by FlexFlight, Renegade Air and Safarilink Aviation.
From Ol Seki and Olare, you can fly with AirKenya Express.
All flights from Kenya
Alternative airports near Kisumu
Flying to an alternative airport near Kisumu could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. For this reason, alternative airports near to Kisumu (KIS) are listed below. The closest alternative airports are Eldoret (EDL) and Maasai Mara (Mara North) (HKR).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Kisumu?
There are 2 airports in Kisumu: Kisumu Airport (KIS) and Eldoret International Airport (EDL).
What is the best airport to fly into Kisumu?
The most convenient airport to fly into Kisumu is Kisumu Airport (KIS).
How many airlines fly to Kisumu?
There are 6 airlines flying to Kisumu from 12 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Kisumu?
AirKenya Express, FlexFlight and Jambojet operate most flights to Kisumu. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Kisumu?
SkyTeam is currently the only alliance flying to Kisumu.
How many nonstop flights are there to Kisumu?
There are roughly 862 flights arriving at Kisumu every month (or 203 flights each week), from a total of 12 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Kisumu Airport?
The official name of Kisumu Airport is Kisumu Airport.
What is the airport code of Kisumu Airport?
The airport code of Kisumu Airport is KIS.
What are the most popular flights to Kisumu?
Nairobi, Entebbe and Maasai Mara (Keekorok) are the 3 most popular routes to Kisumu. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Kisumu, please use our flight map.
