AirKenya Airline Profile

AirKenya information, codes and useful links

AirKenya profile
AirKenya logo with name
Overview

Marketing name: AirKenya

Legal name: AirKenya Express Limited

Year established: 1986

Region: Africa

Base country: Kenya

Base city: Nairobi

Base airport: Wilson Airport

Details

Airline IATA code: P2

Airline ICAO code: XAK

Airline category: Scheduled

Airline type: Full service carrier

Alliance:

Operating status: Active

Useful links

Official Website: visit website

Baggage policy: visit website

Online check-in: visit website

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AirKenya overview and services

AirKenya Express Limited marketed as AirKenya is a currently operating African scheduled full-service carrier based in Wilson Airport, in Nairobi, Kenya.

This carrier's 2-char IATA designator is P2, and its 3-character ICAO designator is XAK. Established 39 years ago in 1987, the airline is one of the mature carriers.

AirKenya offers a web check-in option for the convenience of its passengers. The latest information about AirKenya baggage policy (last updated 2026) is available on the airline's official website via the link in the menu on the left.