Brussels Airlines has announced that it will add a new African destination to its long-haul network. Starting June 3, 2026, the airline will fly to Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.
The carrier will operate this service as a triangular route, including a stop in Nairobi before returning to Brussels. The route will operate twice a week.
“Sub-Saharan Africa is our second home, and we’re happy to add an attractive destination to our network on this beautiful continent,” Brussels Airlines CEO Dorothea von Boxberg said in a news release. “Tanzania is a top destination for safaris, and we’re proud to contribute to the local economy by connecting Kilimanjaro to Brussels and beyond.”
The flights will be operated with an Airbus A330-300. The aircraft will offer 288 seats spread across Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class.
Expanding African Footprint
With the addition of Kilimanjaro, Brussels Airlines’ network in sub-Saharan Africa will expand to 18 destinations. Kilimanjaro will be the carrier’s fifth destination in East Africa, after Entebbe, Uganda; Kigali, Rwanda; Bujumbura, Burundi; and Nairobi.
Kilimanjaro is the gateway to the world-famous Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. It also provides easy access to Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
