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2:05 pm - 8:50 pmCPT-NBO
5h 45mnonstop
1:30 pm - 6:50 pmNBO-CPT
30h 20m2 stops
$527Kenya Airways
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Sat, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 21
1:50 pm - 1:20 amCPT-NBO
10h 30m1 stop
5:00 am - 2:30 pmNBO-CPT
10h 30m1 stop
$599Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Oct 10 - Thu, Oct 24
2:35 pm - 1:20 amCPT-NBO
9h 45m1 stop
5:00 am - 2:30 pmNBO-CPT
10h 30m1 stop
$605Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Oct 9 - Thu, Oct 24
6:05 am - 2:40 pmCPT-NBO
7h 35m1 stop
3:30 pm - 10:50 pmNBO-CPT
8h 20m1 stop
$636Airlink
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Mon, Dec 23 - Wed, Jan 22
6:10 pm - 2:40 pmCPT-NBO
19h 30m1 stop
3:30 pm - 10:50 pmNBO-CPT
8h 20m1 stop
$637Airlink
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Sat, Oct 12 - Tue, Oct 22
4:10 pm - 4:55 amCPT-NBO
11h 45m3 stops
5:30 am - 3:10 pmNBO-CPT
10h 40m2 stops
$846RwandAir
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Thu, Oct 3 - Thu, Oct 10
11:00 pm - 5:45 amCPT-NBO
5h 45mnonstop
4:55 pm - 9:40 pmNBO-CPT
5h 45mnonstop
$894Kenya Airways
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Thu, Oct 10 - Thu, Oct 24
4:10 pm - 4:55 amCPT-NBO
11h 45m3 stops
5:30 am - 3:10 pmNBO-CPT
10h 40m2 stops
$902RwandAir
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Thu, Oct 3 - Thu, Oct 10
1:00 pm - 6:55 amCPT-NBO
16h 55m1 stop
1:20 am - 10:50 amNBO-CPT
34h 30m1 stop
$1,046Qatar Airways
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Sun, Oct 6 - Thu, Oct 10
12:35 pm - 7:35 amCPT-NBO
18h 00m1 stop
1:35 am - 5:25 pmNBO-CPT
16h 50m1 stop
$1,060Qatar Airways
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Mon, Dec 23 - Tue, Jan 21

Flights from Cape Town to Nairobi - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cape Town to Nairobi to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cape Town to Nairobi?

The average price of all flights from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Nairobi on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Cape Town to Nairobi. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport is October, where tickets cost $441 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and August, where the average cost of tickets is $652 and $626 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

The average price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $666, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 154 days before departure.

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May

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December

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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Cape Town to Nairobi

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to Nairobi based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Cape Town to Nairobi flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport was $309 for a one-way ticket and $527 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Cape Town and Nairobi?

    A passport is required to fly from Cape Town to Nairobi.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Cape Town to Nairobi?

    KLM, and Lufthansa offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Cape Town to Nairobi flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cape Town to Nairobi?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cape Town to Nairobi flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cape Town to Nairobi?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Cape Town and Nairobi.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Cape Town to Nairobi?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Cape Town to Nairobi on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cape Town to Nairobi, Airlink or Ethiopian Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cape Town to Nairobi are Airlink and Ethiopian Air. With an average price for the route of $658 and an overall rating of 8.3, Airlink is the most popular choice. Ethiopian Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $655 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cape Town to Nairobi?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cape Town to Nairobi.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cape Town to Nairobi?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Nairobi from Cape Town is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cape Town to Nairobi?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Nairobi with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline. Booking your flights between Cape Town and NBO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cape Town to Nairobi?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Nairobi from Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Cape Town to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $260 or less one-way and $597 or less round-trip.

Flights from Cape Town to Nairobi: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Cape Town to Nairobi 
Verified travelerFlew with Qatar AirwaysSep 2024
Flying from Baghdad to Doha on Qatar Airways can be a smooth experience if you plan ahead. Here are some tips: ### 1. **Flight Preparation** - **Check Visa Requirements:** Ensure you have the necessary visa for entering Qatar if you are required to obtain one. - **Travel Documents:** Keep your passport, visa, and any other travel documents handy and easily accessible. - **Online Check-In:** Take advantage of online check-in, which typically opens 48 hours before departure. This allows you to select your seat and avoid long lines at the airport. ### 2. **Packing and Baggage** - **Baggage Allowance:** Check Qatar Airways' baggage policy for your specific flight, including both checked and carry-on allowances.
Verified travelerFlew with Qatar AirwaysSep 2024
Flying from Baghdad to Doha on Qatar Airways can be a smooth experience if you plan ahead. Here are some tips: ### 1. **Flight Preparation** - **Check Visa Requirements:** Ensure you have the necessary visa for entering Qatar if you are required to obtain one. - **Travel Documents:** Keep your passport, visa, and any other travel documents handy and easily accessible. - **Online Check-In:** Take advantage of online check-in, which typically opens 48 hours before departure. This allows you to select your seat and avoid long lines at the airport. ### 2. **Packing and Baggage** - **Baggage Allowance:** Check Qatar Airways' baggage policy for your specific flight, including both checked and carry-on allowances.
Verified travelerFlew with Spirit AirlinesSep 2024
Make sure you know the baggage rules, don’t bring more than you need, and if you get a rental car, know that people target them for break-ins. Never leave anything in your car. Going in for a snack? Take your bags. Basically, drive to your hotel, take the bags out immediately and put them in your room, and try to leave nothing in the car ever. It’s not always this bad, but they spot rentals from a mile away. Be smart, be safe.
PeterFlew with Air CanadaSep 2024
Etihad is a market leader in every category. It’s too bad they generally don’t fly out of Canada (except for SE Asia/ME/Asia. I’d take them in a second over AC. Took one in a trip to Male and was blown away. AC seems like a discount carrier compared to them. And Etihad was always on time! On the last 20 segments I have taken with AC, less than 20% were on time (or not cancelled outright).
ArijitFlew with IndiGoSep 2024
If using Indigo, try to carry less cabin luggage or else try boarding ahead of your Zone call - else you may struggle to find space. Don't rely on flight food at Indigo. Visata is much better. As of now, Indigo is lesser evil - till Vistara and Air India get together and hopefully do some magic.
KathyFlew with Cathay PacificSep 2024
There is no section by section boarding, except for people needing extra time, or first class. So I advise you to line up right away. It's a bit confusing at first, but just line up when they start boarding, no matter what your seat is, or you'll be last in line!
PaulFlew with Air CanadaSep 2024
Air Canada from Montreal was good. But next trip we will fly TAP to Lisbon because TAP disembarked into the terminal whereas AC parked away and passengers had to bus to the airport. This routing added an extra 45-60 minutes to clearing the airport in LIS
DanaFlew with Alaska AirlinesSep 2024
That was my first time flying Milwaukee to Seattle & vice versa. I think we choose a good airline. Seattle’s traffic & airport is busier than Milwaukee so get there at least 2 hours early. Download & keep an eye on the Alaska airline app for flight info updates.
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesSep 2024
I will not fly to ICN and transfer to Hawaiian again. Both Asiana and KAL are good flights to ICN. And their lounges are both good. But if flying onward, stay with Asiana or KAL connections. ICN doesn’t do terminal connections well.
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysSep 2024
Make sure you arrive early enough for boarding. I had a 1 hr layover from Charleston that that was just enough time to get off the plane and walk over to the international side before they started boarding.
KevinFlew with Cebu PacificSep 2024
Bring charging cord as the have ports on the plane. You have to buy water, so get it in the airport, as 3 bottles is the same price as 1 warm bottle on the plane.
DavianFlew with SouthwestSep 2024
Don't rent a car or Uber. Add Clipper Card to your digital phone wallet and use it to take the Bart! It was super easy and very clean with spectacular views along the way
SteliosFlew with Sky ExpressSep 2024
Aegean airlines is still the best experience in Greece, one of the best in Europe. Buses from the airport are cheaper than metro. Recharge your ticket in the machines and help be more ecological
DONALDFlew with SouthwestSep 2024
None for this leg. But it seems the earlier the better for seating. The flight is usually not filled to capacity, so you can usually get an aisle or window seat fairly easy.
Verified travelerFlew with KLMSep 2024
Drink enough water before the flight and, if possible, carry a sachet with electrolytes to counteract the effect of the dry environment of the plane and reduce the effect of jetlag.
TrygveFlew with Cathay PacificSep 2024
For me it’s all about sleep. Try to sleep as much as possible. Bring a good book and don’t eat too much as it is a very long flight
MarkFlew with United AirlinesSep 2024
Unless you are “held hostage” by mileage plus program. Don’t take this flight if it’s an old short haul aircraft. Delta has more and more comfortable flights to Atlanta
Verified travelerFlew with NorwegianSep 2024
The service on the flight is amazing, and also the team responsible to see you on board are very helpful. Reach there in time because everything is timely.
TamaraFlew with Spirit AirlinesSep 2024
Choose airlines close to your home. Especially for uber purposes. Every airline that allows a carryon is ggreat. Complimentary snacks are a plus and add competent courteous staff.
AlanFlew with Alaska AirlinesSep 2024
From Portland specifically- fly Alaska. It’s just easier. Other airlines are fine, but when I’m going to and from Portland, I almost exclusively fly Alaska.
MatthewFlew with LATAM AirlinesSep 2024
Had to go to 2 security checks for connecting flights and could not take water/soda purchased in terminal onto the flight.... so plan accordingly
Rita AnnFlew with Aer LingusSep 2024
The gate is a long walk so go through security earlier rather than later. Loads of great shops and restaurants both land and air side.
OdieFlew with Air CanadaSep 2024
Make sure you eat at the airport before boarding… if you have time walk around the airport bc there’s lots of places to eat.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesSep 2024
We chose Alaska as they flew non stop from Seattle to Cincinnati and back to Seattle. A bonus not to stop in Chicago.
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysSep 2024
I have only flown Air Canada and British Airways, and while both are excellent, I have to give the edge to British Airways.
DanielFlew with Gulf AirSep 2024
Gulf Air has a good checked baggage policy (2 x 23 kgs). The carry-on allowance at 6 kgs is not bad too.
Verified travelerFlew with Air CanadaSep 2024
Get there with plenty of time! You can’t afford to be late but you can always afford to be “late for being early”!
AlainFlew with Flair AirlinesSep 2024
Just booked ahead with add-ons at a decent price or even last minute. . Fast journey of 1h15 from YEG to YVR.
Verified travelerFlew with LufthansaSep 2024
Don’t stress at the check in. Easy and convenient, no lines , no confusion with gate. Small and very easy airport to navigate
DesFlew with ZIPAIRSep 2024
Greay value for money! Buy food at the airport and take it onboard with you - its not an issue at all.
DevikaFlew with Etihad AirwaysSep 2024
I wish I had known how much walking I had to do to the transfer terminal from landing to transfer gate.
Verified travelerFlew with LufthansaSep 2024
Get deeper into the airport. There are cheaper/good food and more seating once you get away from the entrance.
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysSep 2024
Gone are the days of only needing to arrive 2 hours before your flight. My advice give yourself 3+ hours.
danielFlew with Singapore AirlinesSep 2024
They have a large library of movies and shows don't really need to bring anything for the long flight
BessieFlew with ANASep 2024
ANA and JAL are always better. I try to take the first flight in the middle of the week.
ScottFlew with DeltaSep 2024
If you can manage it, take the first flight of the day; chances are later flights will be delayed.
DevikaFlew with Etihad AirwaysSep 2024
FInd an airline that has not cut down seat width and depth, not reduced portion size of food.
PabloFlew with Hainan AirlinesSep 2024
Be punctual and kind to foreign people, we dont understand not only the language bit also the manners
Verified travelerFlew with American AirlinesSep 2024
Do not check in your docs, and medication in a check bag. Carry with you to the cabin.
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysSep 2024
Go to the airport early as the Security queues are almost always long, especially in the Summer months.
AurianneFlew with United AirlinesSep 2024
Ensure you have 2-3 hours layover You’ll likely need unless you don’t mind missing your next flight
Verified travelerFlew with Porter AirlinesSep 2024
Please start bags check-in at least 2.5 hour before flight and finish at 30 min before flight.
Verified travelerFlew with Spirit AirlinesSep 2024
Consider one of the non-economy airlines (eg Delta, American) for a more comfortable flight and travel experience.
MichaelFlew with SouthwestSep 2024
Flew Southwest was able to check my bag for free. The ticket was pricey but worth it.
Mohamed ImranFlew with Air TransatSep 2024
Pack food for yourself before boarding Air Transat. Blankets, pillows and headphones are not given for free.
JohnFlew with Alaska AirlinesSep 2024
Don’t waste time when arriving in Seattle. Most connecting flights require a train shuttle between terminals.
RashidFlew with Batik AirSep 2024
Bring your food snake gadgets to be comfortable and some MYR to buy even soft drink.
Verified travelerFlew with AviancaSep 2024
If you must fly get a connection that is over two hours to clear customs successfully.
Mandeep SinghFlew with Etihad AirwaysSep 2024
I think choose for Emirates or Qatar airlines they have better flight experience and better hospitality.
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysSep 2024
BA had great food, should have brought a few more snacks and dressed more warmly though!
ReganFlew with American AirlinesSep 2024
You don't have to be at the airport 3 hours in advance as crowds are minimal.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesSep 2024
Tru and get a direct flight through United or Alaska so you have no transfers!!!
GregFlew with SouthwestSep 2024
Southwest is fantastic currently, hopefully they aren't forced to change by greedy Private Equity shareholders.
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysSep 2024
Prepare for a lot of walking, both airports had us walking at least a mile!
Verified travelerFlew with LufthansaSep 2024
I personally like Lufthansa, draw back are the distances to walk at the Frankfurt airport.
AdamFlew with Sun Country AirSep 2024
Be prepared for some additional costs if you’re choosing to get special drinks or food.
Verified travelerFlew with Cathay PacificSep 2024
Check the gate number carefully because there are multiple flights to the same destination.
SueFlew with Air CanadaSep 2024
Always fly with air Canada as far as they keep the flight prices reasonable.
Verified travelerFlew with Royal JordanianSep 2024
AA have the best boarding and fast service. Leaving and landing in time. 😀
Verified travelerFlew with Qantas AirwaysSep 2024
You don’t have to arrive two hours early since it is a domestic flight
KimberlyFlew with DeltaSep 2024
Look closely at your flight times And try to stay away from long layovers.
SundereshFlew with American AirlinesSep 2024
Check standby options on earlier flights. There are many between the two destinations.
IrinaFlew with LufthansaSep 2024
Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa are the best in regards to food and space
KayFlew with LufthansaSep 2024
Make sure you have plenty of time at airport! Get help from staff
JasonFlew with SouthwestSep 2024
Load from the front to the back. It’s faster. And have better snacks.
ConnerFlew with Aer LingusSep 2024
Pick a seat near the back of you want to get off quicker
KamalFlew with SAUDIASep 2024
The best option flying to Cairo is Saudia Airlines, in every service offered.
SanjayFlew with LufthansaSep 2024
Golden rule for connecting flights in & out of Europe. Minimum 3 hour layover.
MarianneFlew with Air CanadaSep 2024
Delta is the best in terms of crew friendliness, food, and comfort.
Verified travelerFlew with Cathay PacificSep 2024
Fill out arrival card on the plane to expedite the arrivals process
FernandoFlew with Spirit AirlinesSep 2024
Give yourself plenty of time, especially if you are parking off property.
AskarFlew with Uzbekistan AirwaysSep 2024
Uz airways is the best I think. Both airports are great.
SteveFlew with Alaska AirlinesSep 2024
Bring warm clothing, a blsnket, your own water to keep hydrated.
EileenFlew with Air CanadaSep 2024
Use the Arrive CAN app to speed up time in customs.
RalitsaFlew with LufthansaSep 2024
Please, demand the wheelchair service to be delivered as promised.
AnnFlew with DeltaSep 2024
Just pick any Asian carrier that still knows customer service
Verified travelerFlew with Allegiant AirSep 2024
Boarding went well at ABE. Flight left early, arrived early.
AnastasiaFlew with LufthansaSep 2024
Keep plenty of time for security searches, they are unpredictable.
DeeFlew with Alaska AirlinesSep 2024
Arrive early as repairs and construction underway at Seatac.
Verified travelerFlew with WestJetSep 2024
Pre book a seat that has extra leg room.
ElianaFlew with Spirit AirlinesSep 2024
Bring a backpack to avoid a ridiculous charge
SalvatoreFlew with China SouthernSep 2024
The flight, staff, and food were great 😊
WilieFlew with Scandinavian AirlinesSep 2024
To enjoy the service onboard including the entertainment
Verified travelerFlew with Aegean AirlinesSep 2024
give yourself ample time to get to airport
MichaelFlew with Qantas AirwaysSep 2024
14 hours overnight is tough but hydrating helps
Verified travelerFlew with Qantas AirwaysSep 2024
Take a direct nonstop flight on Qantas Airways.
RyanFlew with Air CanadaSep 2024
There is a train but Rocky Mountaineer is expensive. There’s also E-bus but we would have had to stay overnight. Westjet is much cheaper but flights are through Calgary taking over 4 hours to make it to Kamloops instead of the 50 minute flight with AC.
DanielFlew with Gulf AirSep 2024
If you’re seated in the aisle, be prepared to get up when your neighbour needs to use the restroom or stretch their legs. If this happens during meal service, navigating around the cramped economy section in the narrow-body A321 can be a chore.
Verified travelerFlew with LufthansaSep 2024
We normally fly American out of phoenix, much more options. This time we flew united with connections on Lufthansa. A bit more juggling than our normal American airline and their connections.
ZachFlew with American AirlinesSep 2024
Charlotte is so crowded partially because of the tight banks American operates plus the construction and just the overall small footprint given the larger aircraft. Bring patience while transiting clt
ShakeelFlew with Etihad AirwaysSep 2024
At Abu Dhabi special checking of US travelers to Old Airport instead of New one and passengers transferred by bus to old airport.
Verified travelerFlew with Wizz Air MaltaSep 2024
If you flying with wiz, go early. and if you have wiz priority, use the first counter stating priority in small letters
EdFlew with SouthwestSep 2024
Most of our delays were due to both s crew change and a ground crew change late in the evening.
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesSep 2024
There is basically only Hawaiian to chose from. I might use United next time to see who is better.
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysSep 2024
Easy hop but we sure went to the most remote o’hare gate I think, prepare to walk a mile!
Verified travelerFlew with Qantas AirwaysSep 2024
Try not to get seated by an extremely large man. If so, look for an open seat ASAP.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesSep 2024
Get there early enough to grab some food. I was just a little too late for that.
HFlew with Singapore AirlinesSep 2024
Customs and health declarations forms must be filled up. No visa countries can use the automated gates
Verified travelerFlew with IberiaSep 2024
Coming from Denver with London as a layover you will have to go through security again
PremFlew with Air New ZealandSep 2024
Get there on time. There are no Uber or Taxi service available early morning
ConnerFlew with Aer LingusSep 2024
You need almost 2 hours to be sure you will clear US pre clearance
AnastasiaFlew with LufthansaSep 2024
A bit of smaller space, but it’s a short flight so it’s ok
Verified travelerFlew with Air CanadaSep 2024
Would have liked to know Air Canada add-on costs right away.
VicençFlew with Air CanadaSep 2024
Boards from some gates that are far, walk there in advance.
Verified travelerFlew with Spirit AirlinesSep 2024
Expect delays. Bring your own snacks. Check out other airlines first
MarkFlew with DeltaSep 2024
Don’t check bags. Hope your attendants show up on time.
DONALDFlew with SouthwestSep 2024
Take the early flights. There are lots of seating available.
WeiFlew with British AirwaysSep 2024
Connection takes long, Make sure you plan enough time.
PremFlew with Air New ZealandSep 2024
Gates are pretty far away from domestic to international.
NeelamFlew with British AirwaysSep 2024
Maybe try Air France as BA is always delayed
Verified travelerFlew with LufthansaSep 2024
Expect a little disorganization with lining up for boarding.
LindsayFlew with DeltaSep 2024
Be prepared in case youre stuck there all day
LeoFlew with American AirlinesSep 2024
Have plenty of patience for the casual travelers! They are oblivious of rules and etiquettes that slows down the process for everyone. Case in point, a guy held up the line trying to place both his personal item (should be UNDER the seat in front of you) and his carry on case horizontally. Obviously not aware of the big poster right in front of his displaying the proper way of placing his case on it's side. Slowed the whole line of people behind him. Also be mindful the agents in Ontario airport (or any smaller airports) might not be the most knowledgeable on the rules and regulations of air travel, luggage specification allowances etc. Stay patient!! Also the seats do not recline that well anymore on AA flights. So if you have back problems, be sure to bring some back supports.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesSep 2024
The "pay to pick your seat" policy stinks. It's even worse than "pay to pick a seat you'd want to sit in" that airlines have been doing for a while. There is no cohesive policy for how one *gets* a seat assignment- at LAX my boarding pass had a seat assignment; in Portland, the ticketing agent told me the gate agent "had" to do it, but the gate agent said it had been assigned the whole time even though my boarding pass had a blank space where the seat assignment should have been.
DinaFlew with LATAM AirlinesSep 2024
Madrid airport is one of the most difficult airports I have ever visited. An absolute nightmare for new travelers to this airport. Please give assistance to the people connecting flights and remember that this T4 and T4S is confusing and there is only ONE information desk hidden among the food court and no one to ask. Corridors are empty and the people who are checking the lines don’t give any other assistance but supervision.
Verified travelerFlew with Singapore AirlinesSep 2024
I wish I'd known how little space there is now on this flight and how much the quality of the food has decreased in the last year. For breakfast the staff moved through the cabin handing out a boxed potato and mushroom patty which most people handed back
AvaFlew with WestJetSep 2024
If you think you’ll be hungry, bring food on board or eat before boarding. Don’t pay extra for a premium seat unless you want to sit toward the front of the plane. The seats are not different from one section to another. The bathroom smelled and was tight.
PeterFlew with Air CanadaSep 2024
Don’t expect to ever be on time to your destination. The Montreal-Toronto-Montreal route is AIr Canada’s highest volume route and they are almost never on time. In my experience (20 flight segments in the last 12 months) less than 20% have been on time.
Verified travelerFlew with Air CanadaSep 2024
Air Transat and Lufthansa seem to have the best onboard experience. Air Canada was good, too. Azores Airlines and Sunwing are to be avoided at all costs. The former lost half the plane's luggage and the latter couldn't be on time to save its life.
Verified travelerFlew with Scandinavian AirlinesSep 2024
Check with the airline and validate that all of the advertised benefits are indeed available. Paying higher price for the Economy Plus tickets may not be worth it for you as a number of advertised benefits are not available, definitely not in Boston
MatthewFlew with LATAM AirlinesSep 2024
Took over an hour from city center to Ezeiza International Airport (Buenos Aires) during rush hour. Plan accordingly. Latam required paper boarding passes. so make extra time to check in and get them at the desk or kiosk.
LeeAnnFlew with Air CanadaSep 2024
I wish I had known that the air canada flight I was taking was so small inside that you can barely fit your carryon bag down the aisle. Also that there are some planes who's seats don't recline.
JonFlew with Asiana AirlinesSep 2024
If at all possible find one that isn’t so rules focused about things that don’t matter. I think we are well past the age where window shades MUST be open 30 minutes before landing. For goodness sake.
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish AirlinesSep 2024
Istanbul airport is huge with lots of duty free and shopping options. Limited food choice. And if you are on budget, pack your food in advance as everything is si darn expensive. They primarily take Euro .
SimonFlew with British AirwaysSep 2024
Usually the earlier BA flight is better the later Easyjet one is often late and if it runs too far behind it becomes 4hours late as they have to find a new crew
KatyFlew with LOTSep 2024
Get to the airport at least 2.5 hours early. It will take you about 90 mins to check in with LOT. The workers are unfriendly and uncommunicative so don’t expect good service.
YeleFlew with AviancaSep 2024
Don't arrive 3 hours early because the staff is always late and you have to wait too long. Be prepared to face the Avianca staff because they treat you terribly.
KarenFlew with WestJetSep 2024
Calgary airport is nuts… so busy, give yourself a little time. Disappointed that I couldn’t use the lounge voucher because Elevation closed for renovations and Aspire had a waiting list.
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysSep 2024
Do NOT choose BA! I will no longer use BA because of their lack of alternate planning! I would have been stranded in Zagreb for 2 extra days!
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysSep 2024
Give yourself a minimum of two days it seems to ensure you have time for at least one cancellation and multiple delays without being informed.
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysSep 2024
We did not notice at booking price for suitcases. At the airport, they charged us a whopping 170 euros for 2 small suitcases! Outrageous
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysSep 2024
Avoid BA at all costs! This is the second consecutive time I have had problems with BA! I will not fly with BA again!
Verified travelerFlew with WestJetSep 2024
Don’t expect too much from westjet. Most of the staff are rude. Only silver lining is that my flight was on time
PremFlew with Air New ZealandSep 2024
Be prepared to go to the international terminal from domestic terminal. It takes lot of time and could be a little confusing.
WandaFlew with Ethiopian AirSep 2024
Honestly I wouldn't fly out of Abidjan again. That airport is slow, poorly managed, unhelpful and unfriendly. Bad experience overall.
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysSep 2024
Do not fly British airways they canceled our flight, offered us a hotel in London. then didn't give us one.
JonathanFlew with AirlinkSep 2024
Be prepared to wait to get your visa. E visa not accepted as they lack the software at VF airport
Verified travelerFlew with AviancaSep 2024
Beware of the low entry price because they will overcharge you later when you check in and board flight.
Verified travelerFlew with LufthansaSep 2024
I will probably try to avoid Frankfurt from now on. The airport is very complicated. Lots of walking!
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysSep 2024
Never fly BA through Gatwick. An old, under resourced airport which will absolutely negatively impact your journey
Verified travelerFlew with Spirit AirlinesSep 2024
not a frequent flyer but need to admit i have flown in better condition for cheaper price...
Verified travelerFlew with United AirlinesSep 2024
Be prepared to wait in long line for boarder control. Allow enough time for your layover
GretchenFlew with SouthwestSep 2024
Don't connect in Dallas if you don't have to. Avoid Love Field at all costs
MariaFlew with TAP AIR PORTUGALSep 2024
Watch out if you take a late flight because the food will be bad
MariaFlew with Alaska AirlinesSep 2024
Fox car rental was very slow at their desk for getting a car.
Verified travelerFlew with LufthansaSep 2024
I would try to avoid Frankfurt Airport, very complicated airport, lots of walking
YANFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesSep 2024
The japan airlines flight was too warm, it was uncomfortable.
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysSep 2024
Ask not to be sat next to family with children
JenniferFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesSep 2024
Don’t try and bring a surfboard on Hawaiian airlines.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesSep 2024
Better training for your waitress in first class..

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Airlink is my preferred airline for travel in South and Southern Africa. Upington international airport is small so check in and security screening is a breeze. Boarding is easy and the flight was good. Took a while to get the luggage at OR Tambo airport but all in all a nice experience

8.0 ExcellentGerhard, May 2024UTN - JNB
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Airlink is my preferred airline for travel in South and Southern Africa. Upington international airport is small so check in and security screening is a breeze. Boarding is easy and the flight was good. Took a while to get the luggage at OR Tambo airport but all in all a nice experience

It was a great experience , it was quick and on time

this route is more expensive than you would expect. Boarding, disembarking was easy and fast. Cabin crew was friendly. Seats are small

The meal was excellent and well suited to a short journey.

Original flight was delayed due to technical issue. Very poor communication. The manager only appeared when we were climbing on board the plane.This resulted in us missing our follow on flight also with Airlink. No ticket issued from Skukuza and no assistance when we landed to address the issue. We had to make our own arrangements and go to their sales desk. Again they had no knowledge of the flight delay and of any passengers that had connecting flights. The lady (unfortunately with all the STRESS I have forgotten her name) at the counter was extremely helpful and is an excellent example of the type of employee Airlink need to promote and employ. Our luggage was in limbo due to all the missing information and assistance. We had to resort to buying extra tickets from South African Airways who were extremely helpful. I work at an airport so am familiar with its workings. I will infuture be looking for alternative flights.

Airline is the best airline experience I’ve ever had.

My flight was good no comments Crew members were good Flight on schedule even earlier at some point Thanks

Easy boarding, smooth flight, friendly and helpful attendants. As with every other airline, there isn't enough leg room to be comfortable. Food was adequate.

Easy short flight from Johannesburg to Harare. Boarding was slow, flight attendants were friendly. They did a meal service on this short flight, including wine, which was pretty cool.

Flight was moved forward by 2 hours with 3 days notice. This meant I could not connect from flight from Johannesburg. So did not take the flight and drove to Kasane. Will never use Air Botswana unless absolutely necessary. Mark

The boarding area was too small with only one agent checking passengers into their standing bus

The experience was amazing! Many thanks to the pilot who informed us that we were passing mt Kilimanjaro and we had the chance to see it !

Very bad, flying business but have no benefit of it. the crew was rude and I was not offered any food at all. I called them 3 times but none of them came. I was sick at that time and none of them helped me. an hour before landing they came to offer me food. it was too late because my stomach was already very painful and I was vomiting. I nearly can’t walk to immigration. I was forced to cancel my connecting flight and had to stay overnight in stockholm to recover my health.

It’s good alternative flight out from Mogadishu, especially for the timing

My suitcase 🧳 got missing we still looking for it This not good for them 👎🏾👎🏾👎🏾🤦🏽‍♀️

I took 4 Ethiopian Airlines flights on my trip. Each flight was one of the worst experiences I have had flying. The interior was filthy on each flight, the seats, the floors, the bathrooms. All were filthy. At 5-10, my knees touched the seat in front of me. The person in front of me declined their seat, basically making eye contact with me should they look up. My seat did not recline, so I was trapped in my seat, unable to use the bathroom or get up from my seat unless I woke up the person laying in my lap. My tv and seat were broken, as well as my friends seat and tv for our 14 hr flight. The bathroom closest to us was already clogged before we took off, so the backed up bathroom smells wafted out and into our row the entire 14 hr flight. Out of 4 flights, they were out of vegetarian food options for each meal. Flight staff was fairly rude and unapologetic, finally agreeing to give me a second roll and butter instead of no substitute offered for most of the meals. Flight crew had zero control over the passengers, allowing adults to congregate by exit doors and talk loudly during sleeping hours. Children were allowed to be completely ignored as they played outside of their seats and screeched for the ENTIRE 16 hr return flight. Forcing passengers to try and shush the children. Passengers then got up and got their bags the second the flight touched down, ignoring all safety and exit protocols. I will NEVER fly another Ethiopian Airlines flight as long as I live.

Again, entertainment system didn't work. 50% of aircraft don't seem to have a functional entertainment system and the crew is absolutely uninterested in fixing. They just say Addis needs to fix it. Well, Addis had better get off it's butt and fix their aircraft.

Bathrooms were absolutely atrocious. Absolutely third world. Unusable. From non-flushing toilets to poor maintenance - missing toilet paper, dirty with mess, etc. Horrifying. Does Ethiopian Airways expect customers to clean the bathroom before use. For sure inconsiderate passengers don't do anything to clear/clean after use.

My entertainment screen wasn't working and they couldn't fix it.

I was a good, but long trip. The airline did a good job. I would use them again.

We were delayed about 5 hours each way from JFK to Nairobi. On the way out, we sat on the tarmac for 5 hours making for almost 20 hours on the plane. And the seats are so uncomfortable. My bottom has never been so sore on a long flight before. Bring a pad if you can. On the return, we were delayed 5 hours in the airport. It was reported as a 3 hour delay on the board and website but at the gate it was 5 hours. So, we waited with 3 kids in the airport when we could have been at the hotel resting instead. The flight was completely full probably due to the cancelled flight the night before. I wonder if the airline is in such shambles because of their possible impending bankruptcy. The staff were pleasant and the vegan meals we requested were impressive for an airplane tv dinner style tray.

Service was good, but I lost my baggage. There should be more accountability to passengers, and more concern to help find lost baggage.

Was too pissed about my luggage not being with me even though they assured me at the gate it was to recall any other problems. Planes on the inside are in terrible shape. Thank goodness the engines seem to run okay.

Terrible. Flew from Rwanda to Nairobi for transfer then on to Madagascar. Kenya Airways does not like to park at a gate. They park on the outskirts requiring a bus shuttle. That part is okay, but the bus drops you off outside of security. If I did not skip to the front of the line with my remaining half hour connection, I would have missed my flight. Complete security check plus taking off of shoes had to be completed (again). I made it to Madagascar, but my checked bag decided to take a trip to Dubai. I know tag on luggage was to Madagascar. No one can figure out how it made it to Dubai, except for incompetence. Even though I knew it was in Dubai, they would not allow a tracking to be done until Kenya Airways had the opportunity to get it on the next flight to Madagascar. Did not happen of course! I took 3 flights with Kenya Airways during this journey. Everyone of them had something go wrong. Please look elsewhere for another airline which I will be doing in the future.

Terrible. 6 hours late and zero urgency after the fact. Took over an hour to board and then an hour plus on the runway.

Seats were great. Business class service has been cut entirely, not even a water handed out

Excellent crew. Three problems need to be taken care of: 1. Lack of wi-fi during the flight. This prevents busy traveller's from working while onboard. 2. Why there were two very-slow security check points was more punishment that necessary. Went through thorough security at transit area, the an even slower one at Gare 19!!!! Why passports needed to be checked st least 5 times by 5 different people makes no sense. Additionally, passengers were crammed like sardines in a boarding area with no charging ports that work!! This was a boarding nightmare. 3. During my flight (seat 27C) the headset socket did not work. Watched one movie, but very difficult because of that. Had to keep my fingers on the socket for it to work!

Food was awful and the seats were bad. No privacy in business class with the seat next to someone. 15 hours without WiFi!!!

Food was awful and the seats were bad. No privacy in business class with the seat next to someone.

Staff and service on board is always exemplary. Food however could be better.

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