(Posted 05th October 2024)
Airlink, Southern Africa’s most successful privately owned airline, will ramp up air services between South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo with the launch of Johannesburg – Kinshasa flights from 28th of March 2025.
Airlink’s new service will operate three times a week with modern 98-seat Embraer E190 twin-engined aircraft.
“The D.R. Congo is a signficant market for Airlink. We first stepped into the ring in 2020 with flights to Lubumbashi and now we are ready to follow through by adding Kinshasa to our formidable regional network. This will give customers on the route far greater reach and travel options than they currently enjoy. Kinshasa is a regional heavyweight. Besides serving as the country’s political and economic capital, it is Africa’s most populous city with over seventeen million inhabitants. With Airlink’s combination of schedule, connections and great service we expect to have a knock-out response,” said Airlink CEO and Managing Director, Rodger Foster.
Airlink flights are scheduled to provide convenient connections with its South African domestic and regional services as well as with long-haul flights provided by its constellation of global airline partners.
Airlink’s 98-seat Embraer E190 jetliners will operate on the route on these days and at these times:
|
Flight No |
Weekday |
Aircraft |
Dep |
Time |
Arr |
Time |
|
4Z 010 |
Wed, Fri, Sun |
E190 |
JNB |
2030 |
FIH |
2340 |
|
4Z 011 |
Mon, Thu, Sat |
E190 |
FIH |
0025 |
JNB |
0530 |
* from 28 March 2025 – times shown are local at the points of departure and arrival.
To plan, book and manage your Airlink journey, visit www.flyairlink.com . Alternatively, download the FlyAirlink smartphone app, or contact your travel agent.
Onboard
Airlink’s premium Business Class and great value Economy Class services are available on the route.
Airlink’s intra-continental Business Class service on its state-of-the-art Embraer E-jets features wide seats arranged in a two-plus-one abreast configuration with plenty of legroom between each row.
Service includes complimentary meals and beverages, a 30kg check-in luggage allowance and priority boarding.
Economy Class fares include a 20kg free checked-in luggage allowance, however, full fare Economy (Y class) ticketholders may check-in up to 30kg of luggage at no extra charge.
Onboard, customers are treated to a complimentary light meal and refreshments. The cabins are designed for comfort with generous leg room and a choice of aisle or window seats – Airlink aircraft do not have middle seats.
All Airlink customers are entitled to a 15kg sporting equipment allowance such as a golf bag.
