If you want to travel from Luxembourg to Kenya in Lufthansa‘s premium economy, you can currently do so at prices starting at €747. The long-haul flight takes place in an Airbus A340/A330 from Frankfurt.
As a premium economy passenger, you benefit from e.g. wider seats with more legroom, more generous baggage allowance (2x 23 kg) and an increased mileage credit.
As of July 8, anyone who has been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 does not need a PCR test to enter Kenya. Only unvaccinated individuals are required to provide a PCR test prior to departure and an antigen test upon arrival in Nairobi. You should also think about the visa for Kenya – it costs US$51 (~€48) for a single entry.
The flights can be rebooked without having to pay a rebooking fee. If the new ticket is more expensive than the old one, you will also have to pay the price difference.
To book the tickets, you can simply use the following form. All you have to do is enter the number of travelers and the desired dates. One click takes you to Lufthansa’s booking site. Note that the fare is almost exclusively available from January to June 2022:
First, you’d fly with Lufthansa Cityline from Luxembourg to Frankfurt. There is only a economy class and no premium economy. Depending on the travel period, the long-haul route from Frankfurt to Nairobi will be in an Airbus A330 or Airbus A340. The seats in premium economy are arranged in a 2-3-2 formation (unlike the 2-4-2 in economy class) and offer approx. 97 cm seat pitch.
Search & Book
The fare rules do not state how long the tickets will be available at this price. For trips from January to June 2022, there is quite good availability for this deal. The best travel time is from December to March.
The minimum stay requirement is 6 days, and according to the fare rules, you can spend a maximum of 12 months at the destination before flying back.
You can find available dates quickly and easily with the help of Google Flights (instructions). You can then book the tickets directly on Lufthansa.com.
Mileage
The premium economy tickets are issued in booking class N, while the economy class feeders are issued in class Y. You can expect the following mileage credits for the entire trip:
- 12,104 CV Points on Vistara Club Vistara
- 10,350 Miles on Aegean Miles+Bonus
- 10,350 Points on SAS EuroBonus
- 9,850 Miles on Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- 8,850 Miles on Asiana Club
- 8,850 Miles on Ethiopian ShebaMiles
- 8,178 Award Miles + 1,566 PQP on United MileagePlus
- 8,178 Miles on Copa ConnectMiles
- 8,178 Award Miles + 8,068 Tier Miles on Avianca LifeMiles
- 8,178 Miles on Egyptair Plus
- 8,090 Miles on Thai Royal Orchid Plus
- 8,068 Miles on EVA Infinity MileageLands
- 8,068 Miles on Singapore KrisFlyer
- 8,068 Miles on TAP Miles&Go
- 8,068 Award Miles on LATAM Pass
- 7,960 Miles on Air Canada Aeroplan
- 5,714 Miles on ANA Mileage Club
- 2,528 Award Miles + 200 Points on Miles&More
Destination
Hotel prices in Nairobi usually start at roughly €35, depending on the hotel category. Whichever category and hotel you opt for, make sure to get the best price! Our recommendation is to search on booking.com, or even on our own Travel-Dealz hotel search:
Information & Tips for Nairobi
Nairobi is the capital of Kenya. In addition to the city centre, the Nairobi National Park, a large game reserve where black rhinos threatened with extinction are bred, is also located in the city area. Giraffes, zebras and lions also live here. There is also a renowned breeding station for young elephants run by the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Nairobi is often the starting point for safaris to other parts of Kenya.
Best Time to Visit
The short rainy season starts from late October to through December and November typically has four inches of rain. Average rainfall during the other months is about two inches. The best time to plan your Nairobi tour activities is during the dry months of July through October and also January and February.
Airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is the international airport of the Kenyan capital Nairobi. The airport serves as a hub for the airlines Kenya Airways and Jubba Airways. With over 5.8 million passengers in 2011, it is the largest airport in East and Central Africa.
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Information & Tips for Kenya
Immigration & Visa Requirements
EU citizens currently require a visa to enter Kenya. A single-entry visa costs $51 USD and is free for children under the age of 16 when traveling together with their parents.
You can apply for a visa online. Follow the instructions here. You can pay by Visa or Mastercard. It can take up to 2 work days for your visa application to be processed. You have to take a printed copy of your e-Visa to immigration when entering the country.
You can alternatively apply for a Visa on arrival at the airport in Nairobi or Mombasa.
Finding the Best eSIM Plan
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