Tanzania, July 15 -- Hai. Italian carrier Neos has officially launched direct flights to Tanzania, after its maiden flight landed at Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) on Wednesday.

The aircraft arrived on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, carrying more than 210 tourists, marking a strong start to the peak tourism season that began in July.

This is set to boost arrivals from the lucrative European market to northern Tanzania's key tourist attractions.

Speaking shortly after the plane landed, KIA marketing and research manager Zefrin Lubuva termed Neos's entry a milestone in promoting tourism and the economy of the northern safari circuit during this peak high travel season.

"We have received the Neos aircraft from Italy, which will now o...