(Posted 17th May 2023)
Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline, will add more flights to Mbombela (formerly Nelspruit) and Bloemfontein effective 07th of August 2023.
“In response to market demand, Airlink is increasing flights between certain key destinations for local and international business and leisure travel. By scaling up Airlink’s schedule on these routes we are giving customers more convenient choices and connections, which provides travellers with greater flexibility when planning their trips,” explained Airlink CEO and Managing Director, Rodger Foster.
By adding an additional frequency, Airlink will operate a twice-daily return service between Cape Town and Mbombela (Nelspruit), six days a week:
Cape Town – Mbombela (Nelspruit)
| Flight No | Freq | From | Departure | To | Arrival | ||
| 4Z 661 | 123456 | CPT | 0800 | MQP | 1025 | ||
| 4Z 662 | 12345.7 | MQP | 1705 | CPT | 1950 | ||
An additional service between Johannesburg and Mbombela affords customers the opportunity to choose one of up to eight return flights per day:
Johannesburg – Mbombela (Nelspruit)
| Flight No | Freq | From | Departure | To | Arrival | ||
| 4Z 839 | 12345.7 | JNB | 1540 | MQP | 1635 | ||
| 4Z 840 | 123456 | MQP | 1055 | JNB | 1150 | ||
Similarly, the addition of an extra flight between Johannesburg and Bloemfontein will increase the daily departures from three to four flights during the week and from two to three flights daily over the weekend:
The additional flights to and from both Johannesburg and Bloemfontein are scheduled for efficient connections with Airlink’s other domestic and regional services as well as the international long-haul flights operated by Airlink’s partner airlines.
Johannesburg – Bloemfontein
| Flight No | Freq | From | Departure | To | Arrival | ||
| 4Z 711 | 1234567 | JNB | 1235 | BFN | 1335 | ||
| 4Z 712 | 1234567 | BFN | 1405 | JNB | 1505 | ||
The flights on these routes will be operated by Embraer Regional Jets. Airlink’s great value fares include a free 20kg economy class checked luggage allowance plus a free 15kg sporting equipment allowance. Onboard, our customers are treated to a complimentary light meal, refreshments, comfort with generous leg room and a choice of aisle or window seat – our aircraft do not contain middle seats.
Customers wanting to travel on these Airlink routes can book and manage their trips on flyairlink.com, Airlink’s smartphone app or through travel agents.
Airlink was established in 1992 and is Southern Africa’s premier privately-owned, regional airline. Airlink serves these cities and other destinations throughout Southern Africa as well as Madagascar and St Helena Island. In addition, Airlink offers worldwide connections through its 32 airline partners, which include many of the world’s best-known inter-continental carriers.
Earlier this year Airlink launched its innovative “Skybucks” frequent flyer rewards programme.
Airlink has consistently been South Africa’s most on-time airline over the last two years, with its fleet of more than 60 modern jetliners achieving a 94.89% average on-time performance so far this year*.
Airlink is an International Air Transport Association (IATA) member and accredited under its safety audit programme.
* Measured by the Airports Company South Africa.
