Air France resumes flights to Kilimanjaro after 28-year hiatus
Air France has announced plans to resume flights to Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, after a 28-year absence from the route. Starting 18 November, the airline will operate thrice-weekly services using Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The flights will follow a triangular route, stopping in Zanzibar before continuing to Kilimanjaro.
This addition marks Air France's 39th African destination and its 32nd in sub-Saharan Africa. The move aims to tap into the growing market of approximately 310,000 annual roundtrip passengers between Europe/North America and Kilimanjaro, with Paris being the largest unserved European market last year.
The new route will enhance connectivity to the popular outdoor leisure destination, known for Africa's largest mountain and nearby national parks. Air France will join other carriers serving the route, including KLM, Discover, Edelweiss, and Turkish Airlines.
With this expansion, Air France strengthens its position in Africa, offering an extensive network that rivals other major carriers in the region. The airline's commitment to the continent reflects the increasing importance of African markets in global air travel.
Source: Simple Flying
