India’s IndiGo partners with Swissport in Nairobi, Kenya

IndiGo commenced new daily direct flights between Mumbai and Nairobi with its Airbus A321 aircraft, on August 5, 2023, and for its first destination in Africa, IndiGo has picked Swissport Kenya for airport ground services at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya. Swissport will handle also belly cargo for IndiGo’s Nairobi operation, which is mostly general cargo and pharmaceuticals.

“The agreement with India’s largest airline covers complete ramp handling and passenger services including ticketing, check-in, passenger mobility, and aviation security,” reads the Swissport release. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya, is IndiGo’s first African destination and a gateway to the continent. With its fleet of Airbus A321 aircraft, IndiGo operates daily direct flights between Mumbai and Nairobi.