Star Alliance member Brussels Airlines brings us this deal from Geneva & Zurich to Conakry, Guinea starting at €311 (~CHF 304). The fare including 23 kg of checked baggage costs an additional CHF 25 (~€26). Departures are available from May to June.
Due to the current situation, you should always keep an eye on the developments regarding entry requirements as they can change at any time. The information provided by the Foreign Office is recommended for this purpose. There are no longer any COVID-related entry restrictions. However, you will need a yellow fever vaccination and a visa for entry.
In the Light fare, rebooking is not possible. If you do not take the trip, you can get a refund of taxes and fees (approximately €125). For more detailed and up-to-date information, it is advisable to refer directly to the official sources such as your local Guinea embassy or consulate.
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to Lufthansa or Brussels Airlines with your selected flight dates.
The fastest connection includes a layover in Brussels. The feeder flights are operated by Swiss or Brussels Airlines. Continuing to Conakry, you will board an Airbus A330 from Brussels Airlines with a 2-4-2 configuration. There will be a stopover in Dakar or Banjul on the way to Guinea, but you will likely not need to disembark there
Search & Book
This deal doesn’t have an expiration date, but it requires a minimum stay of seven days and a maximum stay of twelve months. Available dates are from May to June.
You can find suitable dates using our calendar above or with the help of Google Flights. We recommend booking directly on Brussels Airlines’ website, but you can find cheaper prices with Skyscanner. However, booking on OTAs has its downsides.
Why is booking with an airline better than with an online travel agency?
More often than not, online travel agencies offer lower fares than airlines do. We still recommend booking with the airlines directly. There are two main reasons for that:
Better Customer Service
In case any problems like delays, cancellations or missed connections arise, you can communicate directly with the airline. The airline has to take care of you because you have a contract with them.
If a travel agency issues your ticket, you may have to reach out to them first. You also depend on your OTA to forward information like flight changes instead of receiving them directly from the airline. In many cases, you may get a prime exhibition of responsibility shifting rather than problem-solving.
This especially applies to premium tickets. You don’t want to spend more than €1,000 to wind up with some budget OTA’s telephone hotline in case anything goes wrong.
Baggage and Other Fees
Economy fares not including hold luggage are industry standard by now. In most cases, travel agencies charge much higher baggage fees than the airlines themselves. If bags are not included in your fare, airlines are often the cheaper alternative.
This also applies to other things like food services, insurances or priority treatment. In almost all cases, you pay less for additional amenities when booking on the airlines’ website.
Mileage
This ticket is issued in booking class K. Here are the miles and points you can earn from this deal from Geneva:
- 3,202 Award Miles + 642 PQP on United MileagePlus
- 1,518 Miles on Asiana Club
- 1,518 Award Miles on Etihad Guest
- 800 Award Miles + 160 Points on Miles&More
- 400 Miles on Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- 300 Points on SAS EuroBonus
- 198 Miles on ANA Mileage Club
- 166 Miles on Ethiopian ShebaMiles
- 166 Miles on Egyptair Plus
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