SkyTeam member Air France is selling cheap business class flights to Nairobi from its hub in six cities in Denmark, Norway and Sweden. The cheapest tickets are available with departure from Gothenburg, for the very low price of €1,154 (~SEK 12,761). Included are priority services, lounge access and a fully reclinable lie-flat seat. You may find these prices for departures from February through June 2022, as well as in September, October and November.
At KLM & Air France, all tickets can still be rebooked without a change fee, but you will unfortunately now have to pay the price difference. You can also exchange the flights for a non-refundable voucher, valid for 1 year. Unfortunately, the option to have the value of the voucher paid out to your bank account no longer exists since March 1st. You can read the rules here.
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You can find the cheap tickets with departure from:
- Gothenburg at €1,154 (~SEK 12,761)
- Stockholm at €1,158 (~SEK 12,805)
- Oslo at €1,217 (~NOK 14,280)
- Copenhagen at €1,241 (~DKK 9,264)
- Billund at €1,232 (~DKK 9,197)
- Aalborg at €1,293 (~DKK 9,652)
Both airlines plan to use a Boeing 787 Dreamliner on their flights between Europe and Nairobi.
By now, modern seats have also become the norm at KLM. Its business class is definitely not a bad choice, also thanks to the good service. Like many other airlines, the Boeing 787 always has the newest business class seats installed.
Let’s start with the negatives: Not only is Air France’s service usually below average (especially between meals), but their Business Light fare makes things even worse. Only 1 piece of luggage is included, and lounge access costs extra (except on flights to the US). On a positive note, almost all of their planes are equipped with a modern 1-2-1 business class by now.
Search & Book
This deal expires on January 31, 2022. These trips will have to be at least 6 days (or a Sunday) long to get the lowest price. Availability is fairly good during the entire travel period.
You can find all available dates on Google Flights, or by simply using our own calendar above. Either way, you should book these flights directly on KLM’s website.
Mileage
The long-haul flights to Nairobi are issued in booking class O. The feeder flights from Scandinavia are booking class J. This example covers a roundtrip from Gothenburg via Paris:
- 10,944 RDM + 2,188 MQD on Delta SkyMiles
- 10,944 Points on SAS EuroBonus
- 10,586 Award Miles on Etihad Guest
- 10,586 Miles on ITA Volare
- 10,226 Miles on MEA Cedar Miles
- 10,226 Miles on Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles
- 9,868 Miles on Aerolíneas Argentinas AerolíneasPlus
- 9,868 Points on Malaysia Airlines Enrich
- 9,868 Miles on Korean Air Skypass
- 7,446 Award Miles on Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
- 5,744 Award Miles + 80 Tier Points on Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- 4,092 Award Miles + 90 XP on Flying Blue
- 2,514 Miles on Saudia Alfursan
- 2,500 Miles on Aeromexico Club Premier
- 2,154 Miles on GOL Aéreos Smiles
- 1,796 Miles on Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles
- 1,796 Miles on Air Europa Suma
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Information & Tips for Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, offers a blend of urban and natural attractions, including the Nairobi National Park, Giraffe Centre, and David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. The local currency is the Kenyan shilling (KES), and while credit cards are widely accepted in hotels and larger establishments, cash is often needed in smaller shops or markets. The price level is generally affordable, with options ranging from budget to luxury, though some tourist activities and accommodations can be pricey. Nairobi has a mild climate, with temperatures typically ranging from 15°C to 30°C, and a rainy season from March to May.
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