This archive report was first published on 18 November 2021.
On November 18, 2021, budget airline Jambojet announced an increase in its frequency to Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in response to rising demand for air travel.
As of this week, Jambojet now flies three times per week to Goma from its hub at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi, up from two flights per week when it started operations on the route in September.
"We have added flights on the Nairobi Goma route due to an increase in demand for passengers," said Jambojet in a statement.
Passengers heading to Goma can expect to pay an average fare of Sh43,134 ($384.95) on a return ticket, while a one-way flight will initially cost $190 (Sh21,289) from Goma and $207 (Sh23,194) from Nairobi.
With the DRC market currently served by the national carrier Congo Airways, which flies to eight domestic destinations, including Goma, Kinshasa, and Lubumbashi, Jambojet is taking advantage of the huge opportunity the African market has to offer.
