Brussels Airport kicks off the summer season on 29 March 2026 with an offer of direct flights to 180 destinations. Travellers can choose from eight new destinations this summer, both within and outside Europe.
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Brussels Airlines adds Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, to its network: “the perfect gateway to discover UNESCO treasures in East Africa”
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.
Brussels Airlines Celebrates Aviation Heritage: 100 years of connecting with Africa
A century ago, a pioneering flight linked Belgium and Africa. On 12 February 1925, three Belgian aviators took off on an ambitious journey from Brussels to Léopoldville (now Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo), completing the 8,000-kilometer trip in 51 days. Their journey laid the foundation for a lasting connection, one that Brussels…
Brussels Airlines launches most extensive offer ever to Sub-Saharan Africa
Brussels Airlines has published its long-haul network for the summer of 2025, with more capacity to Sub-Saharan Africa than ever before. The Belgium‘s flag carrier will operate 56 weekly flights to the region, an increase of 10% compared to summer 2024. The capacity of the additional and 11th long-haul aircraft will be deployed on the…
Brussels Airlines prepares for 2024-2025 winter season, adding more sun to its destinations
This winter season Brussels Airlines adds one new destination and increases several frequencies to the sun on its medium-haul network. The airline will also add capacity to West Africa between October 2024 and March 2025.