Cheap flights to Kenya
If you are interested in taking a trip to Nairobi, Kenya, it does not have to be an expensive undertaking. There are a few things that you can do to find cheap tickets to Nairobi.
First, you may want to consider booking a charter flight if you are looking for cheap flights. When you purchase a package that includes a flight, you may spend less money than if you booked a separate flight. When you look into package deals with charter companies, know that you are not obligated to stay in the accommodations they have for you.
Some charter flights will fly to Mombasa instead of Nairobi. This is not a bad option when looking for cheap flights. Mombasa is a lot closer to resorts on the beach and wildlife parks.
You can find a number of air companies in Kenya that fly between Nairobi and Mombasa. There is also a night train and bus between the two locations which take nine hours.
Since you will not be able to find a direct flight from Canada or the U.S. to Nairobi, you will always have to travel to Europe first. You can get cheap flights by buying a ticket to Europe first and then buy another ticket to Kenya.
One of the best ways to get cheap flights to Kenya is to fly with Kenya Airways. This is the main air company of Kenya. Kenya Airways is part of the Flying Blue program along with Air France, Northwest Airlines, KLM, Continental Airlines, Aeromexico, Delta Airlines, and Korean Air. If you travel with any of these airlines you will be able to gain Flying Blue Points. If you earn enough of these points, you will qualify for hotel and ticket deals, free upgrades and other perks. The major Dutch airline KLM has joint dealings with Kenya Airways so Amsterdam is a major spot for cheap flights to Nairobi.
When considering cheap flights to Kenya, be aware that the tourist seasons are from December to January and from July to August. During these times, the price of airline tickets and accommodations go up so you will not be able to find cheap flights. If you are looking for cheap flights, you should not travel during these time periods.
You will most likely find cheap flights if you fly late in the evening or early in the morning. If you travel during the weekend, airlines will assume you are a tourist and not a business traveler so you will not be able to get cheap flights.
If you are looking for cheap flights and are looking to go to Nairobi as part of a much longer trip you may want to buy a round the world ticket. There are a number of alliances of airlines that offer round the world tickets. The Star Alliance is one of the most well known.
Finally, when looking for cheap flights, do not book your trip too early. The Kenya tourism market is very competitive and it is a good idea to look around and compare prices. Try not to part with your vacation money too soon when you are looking for cheap flights.
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