About Zip (3J)
Zip is a boutique operator based in Canada. It operates as a full-service carrier and is listed as inactive or suspended in our reference data; verify the operator before booking. Across its scheduled network, Zip serves roughly 4 direct destinations from 3 primary airport(s), totalling around 5 documented route pairings. a very small operator with limited scheduled service. The carrier’s ATC callsign is ZIPPER.
Fare structure & what's included
As a full-service carrier, Zip usually includes one carry-on, one personal item, and a checked bag in standard economy fares (verify by route, since some basic-economy fares strip the checked bag). Hot meals, beverages, and seat selection on the day of travel are typically included on long-haul flights, while short-haul services may sell food on board.
Hubs & main bases
The airline's primary operational bases include the airports listed below. Bookings that originate from a hub almost always have more frequency, more competitive pricing, and better recovery options if a flight is cancelled. If you are connecting through a hub, allow at least the airline's published minimum connection time plus 30 minutes during winter or in known-bad-weather seasons.
Booking & check-in tips
- Book directly on the airline website. Third-party agencies often charge service fees and complicate any future change request.
- Check in online the moment check-in opens (most carriers open 24–48 hours before departure). Late check-ins are first to be denied boarding when a flight is oversold.
- If your fare allows free seat selection, do it early. Mid-cabin window/aisle pairs go fast.
- Sign up for the loyalty programme even for a single trip. Many carriers waive change fees or offer faster rebooking for members.
Operational notes
This profile is generated from open route data and is intended as a quick reference for budget travellers researching itineraries. Schedules, equipment, and even airline status can change between seasons; cross-check the live timetable on the carrier's own site before purchase. If a route appears here that the carrier no longer operates, treat it as historical signal. Many of the most affordable secondary routes are seasonal.
Hub airports
Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB)
Djibouti, Djibouti · 23 routes
Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ)
Mogadishu, Somalia · 6 routes
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Nairobi, Kenya · 126 routes
Top destinations served
| Code | Airport | City | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| MGQ | Aden Adde International Airport | Mogadishu | Somalia |
| DXB | Dubai International Airport | Dubai | United Arab Emirates |
| JED | King Abdulaziz International Airport | Jeddah | Saudi Arabia |
| NBO | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport | Nairobi | Kenya |
Travel guides relevant to Zip passengers
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- Budget Airline Check-in Tips
- Budget Airline Seat Selection Fees
Routes flown by Zip (3J) — full OpenFlights list
All 5 route pairings operated by Zip across 3 distinct origin airport(s) on file, reaching 4 distinct destinations, drawn from the OpenFlights historical route snapshot (routes.dat) — OpenFlights ceased dataset updates in June 2014; this copy was fetched live from github.com/jpatokal/openflights on 2026-09-11 under the OpenFlights ODbL 1.0 licence (attribution & share-alike required; see methodology for the join method). "Origin airports" here means every airport routes.dat records at least one 3J departure from, which is a broader, literal count and not the same thing as the airline's primary hub bases shown above. Blank city cells mean the airport code was not found in the OpenFlights airports table.
| From | From city | To | To city |
|---|---|---|---|
| JIB | Djibouti | DXB | Dubai |
| JIB | Djibouti | JED | Jeddah |
| JIB | Djibouti | MGQ | Mogadishu |
| MGQ | Mogadishu | NBO | Nairobi |
| NBO | Nairobi | MGQ | Mogadishu |