British Airways adds Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar as part of summer 2027 expansion

British Airways will launch seasonal flights from London Gatwick to Kilimanjaro and Zanzibar on 29 May 2027, strengthening its East African network.

The triangular Gatwick–Kilimanjaro–Zanzibar–Gatwick service will operate three times weekly until 31 October. Boeing 777 aircraft will offer Club World business class, World Traveller Plus premium economy and World Traveller economy. Return fares start at £849.

BA is also increasing its Latin American capacity by 25% compared with summer 2026. Buenos Aires will receive a daily nonstop service from Heathrow, continuing onwards to Santiago, while Rio de Janeiro will become a dedicated daily route without an onward sector. The three-weekly Heathrow–San José service will operate year-round.

Elsewhere, Heathrow–Cape Town will increase from seven to ten weekly flights, while Las Vegas will rise from 13 to 14. Gatwick–Barbados will continue throughout summer 2027, with onward services to Grenada, Guyana and Tobago. St Lucia will retain four dedicated weekly flights.

The expanded summer programme begins on 28 March 2027. BA is also preparing to launch Gatwick–Colombo on 23 October 2026 and Heathrow–Melbourne via Kuala Lumpur on 9 January 2027.