Brussels Airlines

(27 October 2026)

Starting 29 March 2027, Brussels Airlines will add Cairo (CAI) to its network, with up to five weekly flights from Brussels to the Egyptian capital. Cairo combines thousands of years of history with the buzz of modern city life and offers plenty to discover, including the Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum.

Brussels Airlines is also expanding its Africa schedule, with three weekly flights to Kilimanjaro (JRO) starting in late June. In Europe, the airline will offer additional flights to Funchal (FNC), Málaga (AGP), and Nice (NCE). Evenes (EVE) in northern Norway, introduced with the winter schedule, will remain part of the network in summer 2027.

(1 September 2026)

With Kittilä and Kemi in Finland and Evenes in Northern Norway, Brussels Airlines is adding three Arctic destinations to its 2026/2027 winter schedule, expanding its offering to some of Europe’s most captivating winter regions.

Lapland and Northern Norway are renowned for their snow-covered landscapes, exciting outdoor activities and excellent opportunities to experience the Northern Lights. In response to growing demand, travellers will soon have even more options to explore the unique winter wonderland of the Far North.

The new routes at-a-glance:

• Brussels (BRU)–Kittilä (KTT): three times weekly starting 10 December 2026
• Brussels (BRU)–Kemi (KEM): up to twice weekly starting 25 December 2026
• Brussels (BRU)–Evenes (EVE): once weekly starting 6 February 2027

(1 June 2026)

Brussels Airlines is expanding its Africa offering, now connecting Brussels with Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Due to strong demand, the route will be extended beyond the summer season: once weekly through 16 December 2026, and twice weekly from 19 December 2026 through 21 February 2027. Ideal for safari and adventure travel.

(6 November 2025)

Starting in summer 2026, Brussels Airlines will fly twice weekly from Brussels to Kilimanjaro (JRO). The new connection strengthens the airline's presence in East Africa and offers travelers access to iconic natural wonders such as Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

With Kilimanjaro, the route network in sub-Saharan Africa will grow to 18 destinations.

The new route is part of the 2026 summer schedule, which also includes additional capacity for other destinations such as Freetown, Spain, and Portugal.

(June 2025)

Brussels Airlines is continuing to expand its services between Brussels and sub-Saharan Africa. Lomé (Togo), Dakar (Senegal), Conakry (Guinea), Monrovia (Liberia), Accra (Ghana), and Freetown (Sierra Leone) will all receive additional weekly connections. Brussels Airlines is thus strengthening its role as the “Africa expert” within the Lufthansa Group.