Updated: January 9, 2026
Kenya Africa

Kisumu Airport (KIS)

Kisumu International Airport averages 21 flights per day to 8 destinations, with 4 domestic and 4 international routes. A total of 5 airlines operate at KIS, led by AirKenya Express Limited. This airport provides direct service to 2 countries across one continent, with a route network dominated by domestic flights and Uganda as its largest international market. The longest nonstop route from Kisumu connects to Mombasa, with a typical flight time of 1 hr 35 mins.

IATA
KIS
ICAO
HKKI
Elevation
3,734 ft (1,138 m) MSL
Local Time
Africa/Nairobi (UTC+03:00)
Destinations
8 (4 domestic · 4 international)
Flights per day
21 (16 domestic · 6 international)
Busiest Route
Nairobi (NBO) (9/day)
Longest Direct Flight
Mombasa 1 hr 35 mins
Shortest Flight
Masai Mara 30 mins
Top Airline
AirKenya Express Limited (4 routes)
Top Country
Kenya (16 flights/day)
Longest Runway
10,246 ft / 3,123 m

Weather in Kisumu

8 Destinations from Kisumu Airport (KIS)

This week, 8 active routes depart from Kisumu International Airport. The busiest route connects Kisumu with Nairobi (NBO) and is operated by 2 airlines. The longest nonstop flight is to Mombasa, and the shortest flight is to Masai Mara.

All Destinations

Flights Destination Route Airlines
9 Nairobi (NBO) KIS → NBO
1 hr 10 mins
 Jambojet Limited, Kenya Airways2
5 Nairobi (WIL) KIS → WIL
55 mins
 FlexFlight, Safarilink2
2 Kampala KIS → EBB
45 mins
 FlexFlight, Safarilink2
1 Masai Mara KIS → MRE
30 mins
 AirKenya Express Limited1
1 Mombasa KIS → MBA
1 hr 35 mins
 Jambojet Limited1
1 Kichva Tembo KIS → — AirKenya Express Limited1
1 Kikorok KIS → — AirKenya Express Limited1
1 Olkiombo KIS → — AirKenya Express Limited1
Route and destination data updated weekly ()

Airlines

Kisumu International Airport is served by 5 airlines, with AirKenya Express Limited in the lead at 36% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 73% of routes. 1 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 3 airlines operate international routes, compared with 5 serving domestic routes. Jambojet Limited is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Mombasa with a flight time of 1 hr 35 mins.

  • AirKenya Express Limited4 routes
  • Jambojet Limited2 routes
  • FlexFlight2 routes
  • Safarilink2 routes
  • Kenya Airways1 route

Kisumu International Airport provides direct service to 2 countries across one continents. The route network is 50% domestic and 50% international, with Kampala, Uganda serving as the primary international destination.

  • Kenya16/day
  • Uganda2/day

Global Rankings of Kisumu Airport (KIS)

This snapshot shows how Kisumu Airport (KIS) ranks globally across multiple operational and network dimensions. Rankings reflect relative position worldwide across destination breadth, flight volume, scheduling density, and long-haul reach.

Destinations

Measures how broadly the airport connects distinct endpoints across its route network.

Flights & Scheduling

Reflects flight volume and how intensively runway infrastructure is scheduled.

Distance & Reach

Highlights long-haul connectivity and how distance is distributed across flights and runways.

2 Runways at Kisumu Airport (KIS)

Runways:
Name Length Width Surface
07 10,246 ft · 3,123 m 150 ft · 46 m Asphalt
25 10,246 ft · 3,123 m 150 ft · 46 m Asphalt

18 Aircraft Require Longer Runway

Longest runway available is 10,246 ft / 3,123 m long. The following aircraft typically require more runway than is available at Kisumu International Airport.

Aircraft Takeoff required Landing required
Airbus A340 Private Jet 10,256 ft · 3,126 m 8,999 ft · 2,743 m
McDonnell Douglas MD-11 10,299 ft · 3,139 m 6,949 ft · 2,118 m
Airbus A340-600 10,302 ft · 3,140 m 6,562 ft · 2,000 m
Boeing BBJ 787-9 10,400 ft · 3,170 m 5,700 ft · 1,737 m
VC-25A Air Force One 10,466 ft · 3,190 m 7,999 ft · 2,438 m
Boeing 747-8 10,466 ft · 3,190 m 8,793 ft · 2,680 m
Airbus A340-500 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,299 ft · 1,920 m
Boeing 747-200 10,499 ft · 3,200 m 6,234 ft · 1,900 m
Boeing 777-300 10,597 ft · 3,230 m 5,906 ft · 1,800 m
Boeing 747-100 10,650 ft · 3,246 m 6,168 ft · 1,880 m
Boeing 747-8 VIP / BBJ 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-8 Freighter 10,801 ft · 3,292 m 7,001 ft · 2,134 m
Boeing 747-300 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,919 ft · 2,109 m
Boeing 747-400F 10,827 ft · 3,300 m 6,890 ft · 2,100 m
Boeing 747-400ER 10,892 ft · 3,320 m 7,136 ft · 2,175 m
Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde 11,250 ft · 3,429 m 7,218 ft · 2,200 m
Antonov An-225 Mriya 11,483 ft · 3,500 m 10,827 ft · 3,300 m
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 11,499 ft · 3,505 m 5,909 ft · 1,801 m