Neos Launches Direct Flights between Milan and Kilimanjaro International Airport

Author: NkwamePublished on: July 16, 2026Country: Tanzania

Travel & Tourism

Neos Launches Direct Flights between Milan and Kilimanjaro International Airport

Italian airline Neos has launched direct flights from Milan to Kilimanjaro International Airport, with its maiden flight landing on July 15, 2026, carrying over 210 tourists. The route coincides with Tanzania's peak tourism season. Neos has been operating in Zanzibar since 2022. Tanzania's tourism earnings reached USD 4,410.6 million in 2025, up 13% from 2024.

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