SkyTeam member Kenya Airways is offering a business deal from Amsterdam to South Africa and Madagascar starting at just €1,789. This deal includes 2×32 kg checked luggage and all the business class perks. Departures are available between February and June, as well as September and November for South Africa, and from September to November for Madagascar.
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest prices for trips up to 28 days with one stop and no overnight stays. It will direct you to Skyscanner with your selected flight dates. From there, you can proceed to book with Kenya Airways or check what other OTAs have to offer.
Please note that there is a glitch on Skyscanner and the price shown from Kenya Airways is around €200 more expensive than the price on the website.
First, you will fly with Kenya Airways on a Boeing 787 to Nairobi, with a 2-2-2 lie-flat seat configuration in business class. Depending on your final destination, you will either have a non-stop flight to Johannesburg or Cape Town, again on the Boeing 787. If you choose to fly via Livingstone or Victoria Falls to Cape Town, you will be on an Embraer 190 with a 1-2 configuration and recliner seats. Additionally, if your final destination is Madagascar, you will also fly on the Embraer 190.
Visa Info
Most European passport holders can stay in South Africa visa-free for up to 90 days.
Most European passport holders can stay in Madagascar for up to 60 days with a visa on arrival or eVisa.
Search & Book
This deal will expire on March 29. A minimum stay of three days, and a maximum stay of twelve months apply. Departures are available between February and June, as well as September and November for South Africa, and from September to November for Madagascar.
You can find suitable dates using our calendar above or with the help of Google Flights. We recommend booking directly on Kenya Airways’ 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.
Miles & Points
This ticket is issued in booking class Z. Here are the miles and points you can earn from this deal:
- 17,876 Miles on Aerolíneas Argentinas AerolíneasPlus
- 17,876 Miles on MEA Cedar Miles
- 17,876 Miles on Saudia Alfursan
- 14,894 Award Miles + 90 XP on Flying Blue
- 14,894 Miles on Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles
- 14,894 Miles on Korean Air Skypass
- 14,894 Miles on Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles
- 14,894 Miles on Air Europa Suma
- 14,894 Points on SAS EuroBonus
- 11,916 Award Miles + 210 Tier Points on Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- 11,916 RDM + 2,384 MQD on Delta SkyMiles
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Destination
Information & Tips for South Africa
South Africa is the touristically most visited country in the south of Africa. Whether its Safaris, tours of wine regions or the Table Mountain – visitors won’t be disappointed!
Traditionally, flights from Europa to South Africa have been quite expensive. In recent years however, airlines such as Iberia, Egyptair and British Airways have been offering cheaper and cheaper flights – even in premium cabins! If you are flexible in regards to your point of departure, the array of airlines with cheap tickets becomes even greater.
Best Time to Visit
South Africa is a huge country and therefore doesn’t have a single best time to visit. It really depends on what you want to see. The cities Johannesburg and Cape Town have the best weather in Fall (March – Mai) and Spring (September – November).
Immigration & Visa Requirements
If you have a valid EU passport and a valid return ticket, you will be given a visitor’s visa with a validity of 90 days. Turn to the ministry of foreign affairs of your country for more information.
Currency
The currency used in South Africa is the Rand (ZAR). One Euro are approximately 16 ZAR. Make sure to use a credit card that does not charge high fees for withdrawals or payments in foreign currencies.
Finding the Best eSIM Plan
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Information & Tips for Madagascar
Best Time to Visit
Madagascar is the second largest island nation after Indonesia with an impressive 500.000 square kilometers; therefore it is only normal that the climate varies by region quite a bit.
In North and the East, temperatures can reach upwards of 30°C with simultaneous strong rainfall between the months of November and April. The island is also frequented by strong cyclones. The best time to visit is usually between April and November, on the East coast between July and November.
Immigration & Visa Requirements
EU citizens require a visa to visit Madagascar. The visa can be purchased for 80.000 MRA (approx. 20€) upon arrival at the international Airport of Antananarivo-Ivato. The visa is valid for 30 days. Alternatively, you can get a 60 day visa for 100.000 MRA (approx. 25€)
Only stays over 60 days require a visa application prior to arrival at an embassy of Madagascar.
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