Air France has reestablished its passenger flight services between Paris and Kilimanjaro in northern Tanzania, capitalizing on the rapidly expanding business and tourism sectors connecting France and Tanzania. This move aims to cater to the increasing influx of tourists and business travelers between the two nations.
The flights operate from Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris to Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA), with a stopover in Zanzibar, utilizing the Airbus A350-900WXB for this route.
After a hiatus since 1996, when many European airlines ceased operations in Tanzania, Air France has reinstated its service with three weekly flights from Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).
The scheduled flights to Tanzania are available every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Air France has resumed its flights to Tanzania after a hiatus of 28 years, now operating three weekly flights to Kilimanjaro International Airport. This initiative aims to cater to the increasing influx of French tourists and business travelers from northern Tanzania and Zanzibar.
Kilimanjaro International Airport serves as the primary air access point for visitors exploring the northern Tanzanian tourist circuit, which includes renowned attractions such as Mount Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro Crater, and the Serengeti National Park, all of which are significant draws in East Africa.
To service this route, Air France has introduced an Airbus A350-900 aircraft, providing a comfortable travel experience with three cabin classes: 34 seats in business class, 24 in premium economy, and 266 in economy class.
This new route enhances accessibility to the celebrated wildlife parks of northern Tanzania and Mount Kilimanjaro, establishing it as an excellent launchpad for safaris in both Tanzania and neighboring Kenya.
France ranks among the top European countries contributing to the annual tourist arrivals in Tanzania.
A groupof 106 tourists from France has demonstrated their humanitarian commitment to local communities in Tanzania by donating $4,000 for the refurbishment of Bashay Primary School, located in the Karatu region of Northern Tanzania.
This group, comprised of members from the French Auditors Commission, traveled to Tanzania last year to appreciate its natural beauty and opted to contribute to the local community by fostering educational advancement.