FlySafair

FlySafair was the latest low cost airline to successfully get off the runway, despite a false start and a barrage of legal obstacles they faced during the course of 2013. Using a modern, fuel efficient fleet, the airline hopes to offer South African air travellers super affordable rates on a sustainable basis. The airline is operated by Safair Operations, a well-established South African aviation company, and has operated scheduled flights since October 2014.

The airline is the official carrier of South Africa’s national rugby team, the Springboks, and has recently been named the most on time airline in the world. As one of South Africa’s most innovative aviation brands, the airline is constantly finding ways of making the flight booking experience more convenient for their customers.

During 2017, the airline partnered with mobile phone payment provider Zapper, enabling passengers to pay for flights using their mobile phone. The airline has also partnered with RCS, as South African consumer credit provider, to make air travel more accessible for a greater number of South African travellers.

Flysafair has steadily been entrenching its position in the low cost carrier market during the course of 2017. During late November, the airline announced that it would seek regulatory approval to merge with SA Airlink, an embattled South African legacy carrier.

The move, if approved, would see the two airlines unite as the Airlink group of companies.

It is anticipated that the airlines will keep their respective brands, fleets, and management teams. Furthermore, no job losses are expected to occur as a result of the acquisition.

The move is anticipated to help reduce combined costs and increase operational efficiencies through economies of scale. It is also hoped that the move would position both airline brands for growth in 2018 and beyond.

The combined FlySafair Airlink network will connect 37 destinations across Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean islands, stimulating both regional trade and tourism in the process.

The move will also enable Airlink to meet and exceed its BBBEE targets.

Elmar Conradie, Safair’s current CEO, is expected to remain at the helm at Flysafair. The competition commission’s decision is expected to be announced during the first quarter of 2018.

FlySafair rates and 2018 specials

Ticket sales launched on 29 July 2014. Upon launch, FlySafair offered one-way fares between Cape Town and Johannesburg for only R499, and from only R399 one-way between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth.

Checked baggage can be booked at a cost of R150 per piece of luggage, while seats can also be pre-booked at a rate of R40 per flight seat. In true low cost carrier fashion, meals and refreshments will also be sold onboard Flysafair flights.

FlySafair passengers can also book a rental car via the airline’s official site, www.flysafair.co.za.

NEW ROUTE ALERT! FlySafair will start flight between Johannesburg & Mauritius from 11 December 2021. The airline will operate flights on the route twice a week, on Saturdays & Tuesdays. Book your flights on the booking engine above today!

NEW ROUTE ALERT! FlySafair will start flight between Cape Town & Bloemfontein from 8 July 2021. The airline will operate flights on the route four times a week on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. Book your flights on the booking engine above today!

For ONE DAY ONLY FlySafair flights are being slashed by 30% on all FlySafair routes. Book before midnight on 21 June 2021 to get access to these amazing airfares today only: Joburg – Durban from R479*, Durban – Joburg from R409*, Joburg – Cape Town from R609*, Joburg – East London from R539*, Joburg – PE from R539*, Joburg – George from R609*, Cape Town – East London from R609*, Cape Town – Durban from R609*, Cape Town – Lanseria from R 609*, Durban – PE from R679* & Durban – East London from R749*. This sale is valid on flights departing until the end of March 2022. Please use the booking engine above to search for and book you flights today.

FlySafair will launch their flights after the lockdown restrictions on the 15th of June 2020. The airline will be operating a limited service, focusing on the Johannesburg – Cape Town & Johannesburg – Durban routes. South Africans are only allowed to travel for business purposes and will need to have the correct documentation needed for them to be allowed to board the plane. Bookings are open and tickets can be booked through the booking engine above. Click here to find the official documentation.

The airline has recently launched two new routes. From 27 November 2017, the airline will be offering flights between Durban and East London, as well as Durban and Port Elizabeth. Flights will be selling from as little as R499*. Yes that’s R499* for a one way flight from Durban to Port Elizabeth and East London. Use the booking engine above to search for and book your flights.

DID YOU KNOW? You can now book your FlySafair tickets at your nearest Pick ‘n Pay Money Counter nationwide. Pick ‘n Pay and FlightSite have partnered up to make booking flights easier. You can now book you flights at selected Pick n Pay stores nationwide. You can pay with cash, debit or credit card. You also earn Smart Shopper points when you swipe your card when booking your flight in store. Go to the Pick n Pay website to find the store nearest to you.

BREAKING NEWS: FlySafair will start flying between Cape Town and Lanseria as well as between George and Lanseria from the 1st of August 2016. Bookings have already opened. Flights start from R698* for a one way flight. *Subject to availability. Limited to change. Fare does not include checked baggage.