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Cheapest return fare
R13 855
Typical prices: R15 553-R19 545
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/9Sun 27/9
AMS - CPT • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
R20 221
Typical prices: R16 790-R23 371
KLM
Mon 24/8Mon 7/9
AMS - CPT • Direct
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Cheapest • from R13 970 (return)
Best reviews • 8,1 score
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You can fly direct with KLM. Average duration is 11h 15m
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Most punctual • 82% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Cheapest • Avg R15 580 (return)
Shortest trip • 14h 05m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 9% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 19% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town (AMS-CPT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Amsterdam to Cape Town

Mon, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 27
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21:55 - 19:55
AMS
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CPT
46h 00m
2 stops
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9:00 - 19:10
CPT
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AMS
58h 10m
2 stops
R13 855Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Oct 14
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10:25 - 12:40
AMS
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CPT
26h 15m
2 stops
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18:25 - 8:00
CPT
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AMS
37h 35m
2 stops
R13 855Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 15
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7:20 - 11:50
AMS
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CPT
28h 30m
1 stop
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16:35 - 22:40
CPT
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AMS
30h 05m
1 stop
R14 118Turkish Airlines
Mon, Oct 26 - Wed, Nov 25
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22:20 - 23:00
AMS
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CPT
23h 40m
1 stop
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17:20 - 13:05
CPT
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AMS
20h 45m
1 stop
R14 118Turkish Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 22
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15:05 - 19:55
AMS
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CPT
27h 50m
2 stops
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18:55 - 13:20
CPT
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AMS
19h 25m
1 stop
R14 646Qatar Airways
Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 26
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16:15 - 19:55
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CPT
27h 40m
2 stops
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12:35 - 13:20
CPT
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AMS
25h 45m
1 stop
R14 679Qatar Airways
Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 18
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20:35 - 13:00
AMS
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CPT
16h 25m
1 stop
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14:25 - 16:40
CPT
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AMS
26h 15m
2 stops
R16 263Kenya Airways
Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 31
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20:35 - 22:10
AMS
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CPT
25h 35m
1 stop
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14:20 - 15:35
CPT
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AMS
26h 15m
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R16 444Kenya Airways
Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Sep 7
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15:25 - 18:05
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CPT
26h 40m
1 stop
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20:00 - 9:20
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37h 20m
1 stop
R16 807Emirates
Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Sep 7
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15:25 - 18:05
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CPT
26h 40m
1 stop
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20:00 - 9:20
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37h 20m
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R16 873Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Amsterdam to Cape Town flights

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

How much is a return flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Cape Town from Amsterdam usually cost between R17 368 and R24 064 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R13 855 on Multiple Airlines (Sept 16–Oct 14).

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Amsterdam to Cape Town, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Cape Town back to Amsterdam, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town, 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 Amsterdam to Cape Town is May, where tickets cost R15 718 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R25 004 and R24 163 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at R19 628 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Low season

June

Cheapest flight

R6 696
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (24% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town

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

  • Is it easy to find your way in Schipol Airport’s terminals?

    Amsterdam’s Schipol Airport features a main passenger terminal, which houses eight concourses, several halls and piers, which are interconnected. Schiphol Plaza holds a shopping centre and is in the middle of the terminal. Arrivals are on the ground level and departures are located on the second level. The easiest way to navigate around the airport is to download the Schipol app, which also keeps you updated on your flight.

  • What public transport is available at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)?

    The MyCiti bus operates from the airport bus station outside the terminal building. It drives to the Civic Centre Bus Station in the city centre. Buses leave every 20 minutes. Buses operate every day from 05:00 to 21:30. The route is 20 kilometres and is a half-hour ride. Purchase a travel card for about R35,00 at the MyCiti station kiosk. Authorised taxis are outside the Arrivals Terminal and their fees range from R350,00 to R600,00 depending on the traffic. Ridesharing services like Uber and Bolt also operate from the airport and the pick-up area is at the P2 parking. The fare to the city is, on average, around R200,00.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town was R6 696 for a one-way ticket and R13 855 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

    Amsterdam airport is called Amsterdam Schiphol and the only airport in Cape Town is Cape Town Intl.

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

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

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

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

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

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Amsterdam and Cape Town, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    There are direct flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town, KLM or Air France?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town are KLM and Air France. With an average price for the route of R21 682 and an overall rating of 7,8, KLM is the most popular choice. Air France is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R21 573 and an overall rating of 7,5.

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

    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 Amsterdam to Cape Town.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to Amsterdam with another airline.

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

    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 Cape Town from Amsterdam up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R21 831 or less round-trip.
  • The best way to get to Schipol Airport from Amsterdam city centre is to go by rail. The train ride to the station at Schipol Airport is about 15 minutes and the station is located below Schiphol Plaza in the airport terminal. The fare is around €5 (about R100,00).
  • Be aware that Schipol Airport is known as a ‘silent’ terminal, which means that no public announcements are made regarding any flights or passengers.
  • Cape Town International Airport is a hub for both South African Airways and FlySafair. Other airlines that operate at Cape Town International Airport flying from Amsterdam include KLM, Lufthansa, Kenya Air, Turkish Airlines, and Ethiopian Airlines.

Prefer to fly direct from Amsterdam Schiphol to Cape Town Intl?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Amsterdam Schiphol to Cape Town Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Amsterdam Schiphol to Cape Town Intl

Monday

KLM

KLM

Tuesday

KLM

KLM

Wednesday

KLM

KLM

Thursday

KLM

KLM

Friday

KLM

KLM

Saturday

KLM

KLM

Sunday

KLM

KLM

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Direct returns

Cape Town Intl to Amsterdam Schiphol

Monday

KLM

KLM

Tuesday

KLM

KLM

Wednesday

KLM

KLM

Thursday

KLM

KLM

Friday

KLM

KLM

Saturday

KLM

KLM

Sunday

KLM

KLM

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3638 reviews
8,0Comfort
8,2Entertainment
8,1Boarding
8,4Crew
7,9Food
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It went well except at delhi airport they told me that my flight is canceled and only after talking to manager they were able to find seats for me and my wife

6,0 GoodAnonymous, Mar 2026
DEL - DXB
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It went well except at delhi airport they told me that my flight is canceled and only after talking to manager they were able to find seats for me and my wife

The main issue was that the flight from trivandrum to Dubai was delayed which resulted in arriving late in Dubai. Coincidentally the flight leaving out of Dubai to jfk was also delayed for different reason. Despite we reached the gate ( through wheel chair assistance) along with 10 other passengers we were not let in. The gate was open and yet was refrained from entering. We were then requested to flight the next morning. Meal vouchers were provided but the hotel reservations were not made and took a lot longer to receive that. If Emirates knew about the delay and was certain the passengers will not be able to board the next flight shouldn't they have prepared these ahead of time?

Fantastic service the managed to locate my checked bag on the plans as re-tagged it for my final destination.

Food was excellent. Leg room in economy, not so good; I’m 6’-1”.

They should resume the fast track for business / first class passengers

Boarding for business class passengers can be improved. Also, when debarking the aircraft, Economy passengers are let off first due the way the configuration of the cabin upstairs.

Flight left on time. Bags came quickly. Crew was nice. But internet never worked and the food was awful.

The food options for children is limited The business class bed is not fully lie flat, and this is an uncomfortable sleep

No Vegetarian options onboard, made to wait for a long time for boarding

On both legs of my trips (Jhb - Dxb and Dxb - Jhb) the entertainment system did not work.

Flight lead was a gentleman with silver hair and he went out of his way to shake hands and interact with each passenger seated in business class. A medical emergency took place during our flight and he handled it with perfect poise and professionalism. He was gracious and confidently competent. Just what you want from a leader,

The flight was excellent, the crew was super friendly. The only complaint I have is, 3 of my zipper handles were broken and there were 2 massive scratches on the back of my bag

I did not use entertainment on board, so, cannot really evaluate. the flight was fine.

Outstanding even though the 330 was one of the oldest in the fleet. The difference was the attentiveness and responsiveness of a really experienced flight attendant. For airline food great variety of interesting choices and good tastes supported by a good wine selection.

As per usual when you Hit the UK it's a slow process through customs Not as efficient at Thailand for sure

The flight was delayed. The aircraft was unclean. Promised seat was not given due to change in Aircraft. Not one crew on ground was in a position to give any response. Amsterdam Airport is AVIODABLE Over crowded. Over Expensive. Poor Services.

Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

Empty seats next to me - wish it had been for a longer flight!!

The flight itself it was great nice food the crew were very nice and helpful, Checking in from Birmingham wasn't great long queues for bag dropped, And I had my hand luggage case taken away from me even though I requested to have it with me as I had breakables items. I was told I can not because of the length of the flight with no explanation at all no options was given for me to take my fragile items out of my case it was taken away with hold buggage I find the staff member who was checking me in very unpleasant !! Can we please be advise if the rules have changed about the the carry on hand luggage it will be easier to be advise on booking your tickect if we not allowed to take the hand luggage with me. Overall I had a good flight .

Amazing KLM service and brilliant economy comfort seats. Well worth the extra.

The boarding was efficient. The entertainment system was a bit unstable but Air France has a good selection of movies.

I don’t like that an equipment change caused my seat to change from 23A to 44A. The boarding was also delayed. The crew were excellent, however and very attentive. The food was not bad.

The male attended that served are section was a snob. He did not answer my call light when my wine spilled all over the floor. I did not push it again or drew his attention to it. He just ignored the call light when he came to give us our meal, serving the people behind us first. I did not push it again or drew his attention to it to see his reaction. It was so obvious that he was ignoring us. We were in premium economy!

The plane was old Only 3 bathrooms available for economy The entertainment was old and the selection was poor

There was 2 hours delay before boarding and 2 hours delay after boarding while waiting in the plane

They wanted to close counter although they did not provide the wheelchair requested which ended by going alone to transit security and lost long time and they did not want to wait .

They charge me for luggage which is was included on the ticket

Everything went smoothly with Air France. There was a delay in departure which seemed to relate to the immigration services being short staffed.

Crew was professional. Boarding has few seats . Since the plane was not full would have been nice to change seat on the internet

Sky priority means you get to use the KLM business Lounge.

No control at all at the gate , passengers were not cuing up, , some were very loud , no action taken by the attendants . It looked more like a heard of animals then humans boarding a plane .

Cabin was kept very hot and it was uncomfortable. Entertainment system did not work at my seat. Crew and service is fantastic

Make sure to request a vegetarian meal in advance. They printed out menus for all passengers with the options but by the time they were halfway through (for breakfast and dinner), the vegetarian options were already all taken.

Very good except the boarding process too forever and wasn’t organized by group. I had a heavy pack or I wouldn’t have minded. I was in business. There were no audible announcements in the waiting area about boarding and everyone packed into the boarding area. Then boarding stopped for a long time but the staff made no announcements to update waiting passengers about the holdup. The flight was good after we got on.

Boarding did not have a clue what is an EU disability card

Seats were too small, extremely uncomfortable. My knees were being stabbed by a broken spring in the seat in front of me.

We had a flight from Ny to ist and ist to Athens. Our flight was landed late to the Istanbul due to weather conditions and we couldn’t make the next flight to Athens. Turkish airlines transferred us to Aegen airlines for our ist to ath flights and told us they will transfer our luggages. However when we arrived Athens there was no luggage’s and I was traveling with two little kids. This was horrible experiences. Our ath flights was also early morning and we had to wait until 5pm for the next flight with two kids at the airport and they haven’t provided any hotel or food to us. We paid hotel with our own expense and also for food. That’s was horrible experience. I am very disappointed.

Indigo, needs better planes and entertainment. Also, the check in was not very efficient.

This is the first and last time I will be traveling Turkish airlines. The flight was delayed three times. Second time we sat on the aircraft for approximately an hour and a half. Initially told that the delay would only be 15 minutes then no explanation thereafter except that we were deboarding. We missed our connecting flights to Zimbabwe, and had to pay for a overnight hotel stay in addition to paying for a new tickets to our get to our final destination. They allowed us to order food from the airport food court but only from fast food and even that they limited the menu items we could select. I would some to contact me about the refund on the hotel and the connecting flight!

Very friendly crew and a very clean plane. The entertainment system was great with films worth seeing. It's difficult to be critical.

Flight was originally postponed and then delayed further. No communication at boarding gate or via What's ap or SMS to inform you of the new time so you can plan around it.. No explanations or apologies for the delay.

The kindness and good humor of all the people who this flight possible was a joy.

Awful, we had a delay of 3 hrs, impacting in my transfer flight to Cape town, and Kenya airways didnt do anything. They sent me twice to transfer services in Nairobi, not been available to sleep (from 1 am to 5 am); without any update.

Flying portion was fine. Below average comfort. We had 2 canceled flights and got stuck in 2 cities which took us 3 days to get home. Kenya hasn’t done anything or even reached out to us after complaining.

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.

Great staff. Horribly uncomfortable seating. The seats have been replaced 10 years ago. It was like sitting on an ironing board for 15 hours. This was true for both legs of the round trip flights. Would not take Kenya Airways between New York and Nairobi ever again.

Front section of economy cabin is better than rear. Paid for seats selected.

If my flight from Heathrow to Nairobi had not been cancelled I would’ve been in kisumu to fly back! And I have still not had my refund! So you have my cash and I’ve got nothing in return. Wonderful!

Great job in making sure that the customer is always having a great time

Few movies to choose from. They did not board by zone

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