Skyward Airlines has launched scheduled flights to Vipingo Ridge following a strategic partnership with the luxury coastal community.
The new route offers seamless and time-efficient travel to Kenya’s North Coast, enhancing access for residents, business travelers, and tourists while supporting regional economic growth.
According to the Statement released by Skyward Airlines on Friday, “This partnership goes beyond launching a new destination, it is about reshaping how travellers access the North Coast,” said Diana Nyambura, Skyward Airlines’ General Manager.
She emphasized that Vipingo Ridge’s unique airstrip allows the airline to serve not only an exclusive residential community but also the wider coastal ecosystem.
Designed to offer seamless and time-efficient connectivity, the inaugural service caters to residents, business travellers, and leisure guests.
The flights unlock direct access to coastal hotspots such as Shanzu, Kilifi, Watamu, and Malindi. By leveraging Vipingo Ridge’s strategic location, the service offers a refined alternative to traditional coastal entry points, bringing travellers closer to their destinations faster and more comfortably.
“As Skyward continues to grow its fleet, destinations, and service offering, this route exemplifies our commitment to smart connectivity, reliability and an elevated travel experience,” Nyambura said.
Over recent years, Skyward Airlines has steadily expanded operations across Kenya, investing in a modern fleet of efficient aircraft, strengthening schedule reliability, and enhancing customer experience both in the air and on the ground.
From its expanding domestic network to the premium Skyward Lounge at Wilson Airport, the airline continues to raise the bar for regional air travel.
For Vipingo Ridge, the partnership reinforces its vision as a world-class, integrated destination blending residential living, championship golf, sports, culture, and tourism.
Vipingo Ridge CEO Alex Horsey described the new service as a natural progression in the community’s evolution.
“Air connectivity is a powerful enabler of growth,” Horsey said. “This partnership with Skyward Airlines enhances accessibility not just for our residents and guests, but for the entire North Coast region.”
He emphasized that the route strengthens Vipingo Ridge’s role as a regional hub for tourism, sport, and business, while supporting broader economic and cultural integration along the coast.
The launch also addresses a long-standing connectivity gap between Mombasa and the South Coast, providing travellers with a sophisticated and efficient alternative that meets the expectations of today’s discerning travellers.
The scheduled flights reaffirms Skyward Airlines’ strategic ambition to deepen regional access and partner with destinations that share its values of excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth.
