Brussels Airlines has announced that it will start up flights to a new destination in its long-haul network, Kilimanjaro in Tanzania!
The airline will fly to Kilimanjaro from 3 June 2026. The route will be served twice a week. It will operate as a triangular route including a 50 minute flight to Nairobi before returning to Brussels.
“Sub-Saharan Africa is our second home, and we’re happy to add an attractive destination to our network on this beautiful continent. Tanzania is a top destination for safaris, and we’re proud to contribute to the local economy by connecting Kilimanjaro to Brussels and beyond.” Dorothea von Boxberg, Brussels Airlines CEO said.
GROWING ITS AFRICAN FOOTPRINT
With the addition of Kilimanjaro, Brussels Airlines’ network in sub-Saharan Africa will grow to 18 destinations. It will be the fifth destination in East Africa, after Entebbe (Uganda), Kigali (Rwanda), Bujumbura (Burundi), and Nairobi (Kenya).
Kilimanjaro is not only the perfect gateway to the world-famous Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, but also provides easy access to the Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, both UNESCO World Heritage sites.
FLIGHT SCHEDULE
Flight SN 487 Departs Brussels at 10:20, arriving in Kilimanjaro at 20:35
Flight SN 487 Departs Kilimanjaro at 21:35, arriving in Nairobi at 22:25
Flight SN 487 Departs Nairobi at 23:40, arriving in Brussels at 07:40
Flights to Kilimanjaro will be operated with an Airbus A330-300. The aircraft will offer 288 seats spread across Business Class, Premium Economy Class and Economy Class.
Kilimanjaro is the perfect destination for travellers looking to explore sub-Saharan Africa and further strengthens Brussels Airlines’ position as the leading carrier for the region.
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