Brussels Airlines Expands in Africa with New Service to Kilimanjaro

Brussels Airlines will launch a new service to Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, expanding its presence in sub-Saharan Africa. Starting June 3, 2026, Kilimanjaro will be served twice a week - on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

The new service, which will be linked to the airline’s existing Nairobi service, will be operated using an Airbus A330-300 aircraft offering 288 seats spread across Business Class, Premium Economy Class and Economy Class.

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 airline’s 5th destination in East Africa, after Entebbe, Kigali, Bujumbura, and Nairobi.

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.

Book now on brusselsairlines.com. Return tickets to Kilimanjaro start from 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 (Sierra Leone) will increase from 5 to 6 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, Malaga, Alicante and Oporto.

Copenhagen will receive 5 additional flights per week, Prague 4 extra weekly flights, and Budapest sees an increase of two flights per week.