Brussels Airlines announced a new destination in its long-haul network: Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. As of 3 June 2026, Kilimanjaro will be served twice a week. Kilimanjaro is the perfect destination for leisure travelers looking to explore Sub-Saharan Africa and further strengthens Brussels Airlines’ position as the leading carrier for the region.
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 in Uganda, Kigali in Rwanda, Bujumbura in Burundi, and Nairobi in 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.
“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, CEO of Brussels Airlines, says in the press release.
The first flight to Kilimanjaro will depart on 3 June 2026. The route will initially operate two times per week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, according to the following schedule:
Flights to Kilimanjaro are operated on the Airbus A330-300. This aircraft offers 288 seats spread across Business Class, Premium Economy Class and Economy Class. Tickets are bookable on brusselsairlines.com with return tickets as of 519 euros.
Other network updates
The addition of Kilimanjaro is the highlight of Brussels Airlines’ Summer 2026 network, though several other changes are planned. On the long-haul network, capacity to Freetown in Sierra Leone will increase from five to six weekly flights, with an additional service on Thursdays.
On the short and medium-haul network, Brussels Airlines is adding capacity to its existing network. Spain and Portugal will receive 17 additional flights per week, spread across Barcelona, Málaga, Alicante and Porto.
Copenhagen will receive 5 additional flights per week, Prague 4 extra weekly flights, and Budapest sees an increase of two flights per week.
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