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About FlySafair

FlySafair is a low-cost South African airline based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The airline began operating in October 2014, although the company behind FlySafair has been operating for 50 years. FlySafair is based in Johannesburg, South Africa and its hub is in Cape Town International Airport.

FlySafair flies to many domestic destinations within South Africa, including Cape Town, East London, Durban, George, Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg.

FlySafair Fleet

FlySafair currently operates scheduled passenger utilising a fleet of a mix of Boeing and Lockheed aircraft. In total, FlySafair has over 17 aircraft in its fleet, which includes models such as the Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-400 and the Lockheed L-10-30 Hercules. These aircraft are used by many other prominent South African airlines. 

FlySafair 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 have greater dimensions than 56 x 36 x 23cm, and checked-in baggage may not exceed 90 x 75 x 43cm in size. A single extra checked-in bag can be booked no later than two hours prior to flight departure at a cost of R450.00 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.

FlySafair Check-In

Online Check-In

Passengers can check-in for their FlySafair flight by visiting the FlySafair online check-in page an 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 their FlySafair flight. 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.

Economy Class

FlySafari offers 'standard' seating, what you might expect from an economy class service, as well as a 'Lite' fare, which is the most basic fare. The Lite fare is ideal if you do not need to travel with checked baggage, as there is no free checked baggage (to keep the cost low); in comparison, the standard seating offers check baggage of 1 x 20kg bag.

Economy Class Seating

Comfortable standard seating, with staff dedicated to providing the highest level of service

Premium Economy

Premium Economy Facilities

Premium passengers can have two complimentary 23kg checked-in bags. Premium passengers have one complimentary item of special luggage included in their fare. Special luggage includes sports, musical, or photographic equipment passengers would like to travel with.

Premium passengers can make unlimited penalty free changes, choose any available seat without any additional cost, and enjoy priority boarding.

Premium Economy Seating

Comfortable standard seating, with staff dedicated to providing the highest level of service

Business Class

FlySafari does not currently offer a business class fare.

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