Flights to AFCON 2027
Your complete guide to flying into Nairobi, Entebbe and Dar es Salaam for the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 — best routes, airlines, timing and insider tips.
Four main airports
AFCON 2027 matches are split across Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. These are your entry points.
Main hub. Best-connected airport in East Africa. Kenya Airways hub. Direct links to London, Dubai, Amsterdam, New York and across Africa.
Kenya's second airport. Charter flights, regional connections. Mombasa is a host city — some fans may fly MBA and travel to match venues.
Uganda's main airport, 40km from Kampala. Emirates, RwandAir and Kenya Airways are main carriers. Allow 1h transfer to Kampala depending on traffic.
Tanzania's busiest airport. Good connections from Doha, Dubai and Addis. New terminal opened recently. Zanzibar day trips easy from here.
Flights by departure city
Indicative fares for return travel during AFCON 2027 season (Jan–Feb 2027). Book early — prices will rise significantly closer to the tournament.
Prices are indicative estimates based on typical fares. Actual prices vary by date, airline and booking window. Always check directly with airlines or use Google Flights, Skyscanner or Kayak to compare live fares.
Flight tips for AFCON 2027
Book at least 4–6 months ahead
AFCON 2027 runs 19 June to 17 July 2027. Prices spike heavily from March 2027 onward. Book by January–February 2027 for the best fares. The final and semi-final weeks will be especially tight.
Ethiopian Airlines is usually cheapest
Ethiopian has the widest East Africa network and often has the best fares from Europe, West Africa and North America via Addis Ababa. Add-ons (Bole Lounge, Skylight Hotel) are strong too.
Flying into one city, out of another
You can fly into Nairobi and out of Entebbe (or Dar) for multi-country itineraries. Open-jaw tickets cost a bit more but save significant overland travel time.
Cross-border by road or air
Nairobi–Entebbe: ~8h by road, or 1h by air (Kenya Airways/RwandAir). Nairobi–Dar: ~12h by road, or 1h by air. For 3-country trips, budget for at least one internal flight.
Check visa before you book
East Africa tourist visas vary by nationality. EAC single tourist visa covers Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda ($100). Tanzania requires a separate visa. Check our visa guide before you book any flights.
Seat selection matters for long-hauls
For flights over 8 hours, pay for seat selection if you can. Exit rows and bulkhead seats fill fast. Kenya Airways business class upgrades at check-in can be worth it on the LHR–NBO route.
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