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Return Flight Changed
The Paris–Dublin return leg was rescheduled by Air France. The new flight is AF1816 departing 14:30, arriving Dublin 15:25 on 28 June — creating an ~8-hour layover in Paris. This has been confirmed. If you booked directly with Air France, confirm the rebooking in your email.
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Meeting Point — Departure
03:20am
Saturday 13 June 2026
Dublin Airport Terminal 1 — Air France check-in desk / bag drop
Go MAD leaders will be there to meet you. Ellie will share her location on WhatsApp when she arrives.
Outbound — Saturday 13 June 2026
| Flight | From | Departs | To | Arrives | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF1017 | Dublin (DUB T1) | 05:55 | Paris CDG (2E) | 08:55 | Economy |
| AF0828 | Paris CDG (2E) | 10:25 | Nairobi (NBO T1A) | 20:45 | Economy |
⏱ Paris layover: ~1h30 — comfortable connection time. Baggage goes straight through to Nairobi.
Return — Saturday 27 June / Sunday 28 June 2026
| Flight | From | Departs | To | Arrives | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF0829 | Nairobi (NBO T1A) | 23:05 27 Jun | Paris CDG (2E) | 06:10 28 Jun | |
| AF1816 | Paris CDG (2E) | 14:30 28 Jun | Dublin (DUB T1) | 15:25 28 Jun | Changed |
⏱ Paris layover on return: ~8 hours (06:10 → 14:30). Stay together as a group. Wi-Fi available during transit.
🧳 Baggage
Hold Luggage
- ✓1 x 23kg checked bag per person
- ⚠Leave 3kg free for Go MAD project materials — Graham will distribute tools/screws before departure
- 💡Wear your walking boots on the plane to save weight
Hand Luggage
- ⚠Air France are strict on size limits — check before packing
- ✗No single-use plastic bags anywhere
- ✓Pack spare clothes and pyjamas in hand luggage (in case hold bag misses connection)
📋 Hand Luggage — Must Have
• Passport
• Kenya eTA (printed A4 — required at Dublin bag drop)
• Tanzania visa + signed entry form (printed full doc)
• Tanzania exit form (printed and filled)
• Yellow fever certificate (physical — photo not accepted)
• Safari money ($435 USD, 2006+, no rips)
• Personal spending money (USD)
• Malaria tablets (ALL of them)
• DEET — 1 bottle under 100ml
• Any other personal medication / inhalers
• Spare clothes for 2 days + pyjamas
• Photocopy of passport
🚌 Getting to Dublin Airport
Shea Taggart (team leader) is travelling by Translink bus from Belfast Grand Central Station at 01:00am, arriving Dublin ~03:15am. Others are welcome to join. Book early — spaces fill up. If you're driving, let Claire know so the leaders know who to expect.