(Posted 05th September 2026)
Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline will launch three times weekly flights between Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) and Mbombela’s Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport from 16 November 2026.
Bookings are now open for flights on this first ever direct scheduled air service between the two cities.
This new route will be operated by an Embraer ERJ140 aircraft which accommodate 44 passengers with only window and aisle seats – there are no middle seats on any Airlink flights.
“This new route pairs the respective gateways to the Sunshine Coast / Garden Route with the Kruger National Park and its surrounding lodges and other attractions. For leisure travellers, it will cut travel time significantly, avoiding the need to connect via Johannesburg. It will also support business travel between the Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga’s economic and industrial hubs,“ said de Villiers Engelbrecht, Airlink CEO.
Flights on the route will operate on these days and at these times from 16 November 2026
| Flight No | Weekday | Aircraft | Dep | Time | Arr | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Z 511 | Mon, Wed, Fri | ERJ140 | PLZ | 13.55 | MQP | 15.35 |
| 4Z 510 | Mon, Wed, Fri | ERJ140 | MQP | 11.30 | PLZ | 13.20 |
All times local.
Onboard Airlink flights, customers will be treated to complimentary meals and refreshments. Airlink’s cabin configuration provides generous leg-room.
To plan, book and manage Airlink journeys, customers should visit www.flyairlink.com, download the FlyAirlink smartphone app, or contact their travel agents.
