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About FlySafair

FlySafair is a low-cost South African airline based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The airline specialises in flying domestic flights within South Africa, with over five different destinations across the country.

FlySafair began operating in October 2014, although the company behind FlySafair has been operating for 50 years. FlySafair has its hubs based at Cape Town International Airport (CPT), OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR).

FlySafair flies to 7 domestic destinations within South Africa, including Cape Town, Durban, East London, George, Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg. It flies to these destinations using its fleet of 16 Boeing aircraft.

Book FlySafair Flights and Pay Later

Want to book FlySafair flights today and pay later? We're now offering PayJustNow, a South African Buy Now Pay Later, at checkout on all flights booked through Alternative Airlines. Find out more about PayJustNow here. You can also find out about our other Buy Now Pay Later options for FlySafair flights here.

Pay Later for FlySafair Flights with PayJustNow

Did you know that you can use PayJustNow at Alternative Airlines to pay for your FlySafair flights?

Pay later for your FlySafair flights using PayJustNow, a flexible Buy Now Pay Later available to residents of South Africa.

PayJustNow, a South African Buy Now, Pay Later service, lets you split your flight payments into 3 interest-free instalments. There are no hidden fees as long as you make your payments on time. This makes managing travel expenses a breeze, allowing you to enjoy your trip now and pay comfortably over a short period.

Baggage Policy

If you're planning to fly with FlySafair, you'll need to have a look at the airline's baggage policies. There are certain rules and restrictions for both carry-on and checked baggage.

Carry-on Baggage

Passengers are permitted two free carry-on bags, each weighing no more than 7kg.

The larger of the two not exceeding the dimensions of 56 x 36 x 25 cm and the smaller of the two not exceeding 40 x 15 x 20 cm.

Checked Baggage

  • Lite Fare: free 7kg hand luggage allowance only.
  • Standard Fare: one piece of complimentary 20kg checked baggage and 7kgs hand luggage. Bags weighing in over 20kgs will incur a Heavy Bag Feel of R450 per bag at the airport, payable via cash or credit card.
  • Premium Fare: two complimentary 23kg of checked-in baggage, and 7kgs hand luggage.

Please note:

  • Hand luggage pieces are not allowed to be larger than 56 x 36 x 23 cm
  • Checked-in baggage must not be larger than 90 x 75 x 43 cm in size.
  • A single extra checked-in bag can be booked no later than two hours prior to flight departure at a cost of R450 per bag at the airport (cash or credit card), or for a fee of R250 per bag if booked via the website or call centre more than 2 hours ahead of scheduled flying time.

Check-In

With FlySafair, you can check in at the airport or online. The opening and closing times for check-in differ for both online and airport check-in.

Online Check-in

  • Passengers can check in for FlySafair flights by visiting the FlySafair online check-in page and entering their booking reference and surname.
  • Online check-in is available from 24 hours—4 hours before scheduled flight departure time on all flights.

Airport Check-in

  • Passengers can also check in at the airport for FlySafair flights. FlySafair recommends that all passengers arrive at least 90 minutes before their flight is scheduled to depart to allow time to check in and pass through security.
  • Airport check-in closes 40 minutes before flight departure time on all FlySafair flights.

Cabin Classes

Economy and Premium Economy are the only available cabin classes offered by FlySafair. Both classes have their own benefits, services and facilities accessible to passengers.

Economy Class

  • Lite Fare - this is ideal if you're travelling without checked baggage, as no free checked baggage is included to keep ticket costs low.
  • Baggage - 1 x 20kg checked baggage
  • You can buy food and drinks on board. Drinks include hot drinks, sodas, water, beers and wine.
  • In-Flight, a monthly magazine, is available to read onboard.
  • Comfortable seating is available with dedicated staff providing excellent onboard services

Premium Economy

  • Baggage - 2 x 23kg checked baggage and 1 x complimentary item of special baggage (such as sports, musical or photography equipment)
  • Unlimited penalty-free changes to bookings
  • Free seat selection
  • Priority boarding for a smoother travel experience
  • Comfortable standard seating with dedicated staff providing the highest level of service

Food & Drink

Food and drinks onboard can be purchased via FlySafair's in-flight menu. A selection of delicious light snacks and refreshments are available including:

  • Sandwiches such as pastrami and cheese, chicken mayonnaise, and cheese, tomato and basil pesto.
  • Snacks including NikNaks, Pringles, mixed tree nuts, droëwors and sliced biltong
  • Sweet treats like muffins, chocolate bars and cookies
  • Drinks include water, Coca-Cola, Red Bull, Sprite, Rhodes, tea, coffee and hot chocolate
  • Alcoholic drinks include wine, beer, brandy, and gin and tonic.

Cancellation Policy

FlySafair tickets are non-refundable. All regular tickets are non-refundable and non-changeable. Passengers may be able to change the date of their ticket for a small fee, but this depends on the fare rules of the ticket.

The fare rules of the ticket that you are purchasing will be displayed to you at the time of booking. Here you can see whether your flight is refundable or changeable and how much it would cost to change.

Cancellation Protection

At Alternative Airlines, you can add Cancellation Protection to your booking, which gives your flight an extra layer of protection in case you can't board your flight due to emergency reasons. Cancellation Protection gives you cover for a full refund if you no longer can use your flight because of scheduled airline failure, illness, adverse weather and a variety of other reasons.

You can see the full terms and conditions for Cancellation Protection at the time of booking.

Cancel For Any Reason

You can also add Cancel For Any Reason to your FlySafair flights before checking out at Alternative Airlines. Cancel For Any Reason entitles you to a 70% refund if you need to cancel your flight for any reason (no questions asked).

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Destinations that FlySafair flies to

FlySafair only offers domestic flights within South Africa, flying to several destinations across the country, including Cape Town, Johannesburg, East London, Durban and more. Click below to find out all the destinations FlySafair flies to.

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Hub Airports

Cape Town International Airport

  • Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is the primary airport serving the city of Cape Town in South Africa. It's the second busiest airport in South Africa and the third busiest in Africa.
  • The airport is a hub for Airlink and FlySafair.
  • Other airlines that fly to and from this airport include Air France, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Lufthansa, Kenya Airways, KLM, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines and United Airlines.

OR Tambo International Airport

  • OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is a major international airport serving the city of Johannesburg in South Africa. It's the busiest airport in South Africa and Africa.
  • The airport is a hub for Airlink, CemAir, FlySafair, LIFT and South African Airways.
  • Other airlines that fly to and from this airport include Air France, Air China, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Lufthansa, EgyptAir, Qatar Airways, Qantas, Saudia and Singapore Airlines.

King Shaka International Airport

  • King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is the primary airport serving Durban in South Africa.
  • The airport is a hub for Airlink and FlySafair.
  • Other airlines that fly to and from this airport include Air Mauritius, British Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, South African Airways, South African Express and Turkish Airlines.

Fleet

As of August 2024, FlySafair operates scheduled flights with the following aircraft:

Boeing 737-400

  • Narrow-body aircraft that can seat up to 165 passengers.
  • Single-aisle, all-economy class configuration
  • Ideal for short to medium-haul flights, with a range of up to 3,100 miles
  • Standard economy seating available with overhead storage and in-flight services

Boeing 737-800

  • Narrow-body aircraft that can seat up to 190 passengers
  • Single-aisle, two-class configuration
  • Ideal for short to medium-hail flights, with a range of up to 3,400 miles
  • Standard economy seating with options for extra legroom

Frequently asked questions

Can I pay later for FlySafair flights?

Yes! At Alternative Airlines, we offer flexible Buy Now Pay Later plans at checkout so you can spread the cost of your FlySafair flights over time. This includes PayJustNow and Payflex, both of which are South African BNPLs that are only available to residents of South Africa.

What is FlySafair in-flight entertainment like?

FlySafair's in-flight entertainment is limited.

Onboard, you'll find the airline's monthly magazine, In-Flight, which you can read throughout your journey.

We recommend bringing your own devices for entertainment.

What is FlySafair Wi-Fi like?

FlySafair doesn't currently offer Wi-Fi on its flights.

The airline focuses on providing affordable airfares for everyone - this means that some amenities, like in-flight Wi-Fi, are not available.

Does FlySafair have a frequent flyer program?

FlySafair doesn't have a frequent flyer program.

If you'd like to save money on your FlySafair flights, check out our Alternative Airlines Deals and Discounts page.

Alternatively, you can pay later for FlySafair flights using PayJustNow and many other Buy Now Pay Later plans we offer at checkout.

Is FlySafair in an airline alliance?

No, FlySafair isn't a member of any airline alliances.

FlySafair operates independently with a focus on low-cost domestic and regional travel within South Africa.