FlySafair has expanded its network and announced the launch of two new routes from Lanseria International Airport to the Eastern Cape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
From 1 November, passengers can fly directly from Lanseria to King Phalo Airport in East London six times a week, and to Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) seven times a week.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tickets are already available on the FlySafair website and mobile app, with fares starting from R770.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to be adding these new routes to the Eastern Cape from Lanseria, which were previously only accessible to travellers in Johannesburg via OR Tambo airport,\u201d said Kirby Gordon, Chief Marketing Officer at FlySafair. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe launch comes just in time for customers wishing to visit the region\u2019s great beaches and other attractions, or be with family who live in the province over the upcoming summer holiday season.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Eastern Cape additions come as part of a broader expansion strategy. On 2 October, the airline will introduce flights from Cape Town to Hoedspruit\u2019s Eastgate Airport, opening up easier access to one of South Africa\u2019s most iconic safari destinations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The route will operate three times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, with fares starting from R1,570. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to FlySafair, this new service will enhance access to the central Kruger region and the wider Limpopo province, complementing the existing route to Mbombela.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hoedspruit, located near the central Kruger and bordering Limpopo, is surrounded by private game reserves, making it a major draw for international and domestic tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mbombela, the capital of Mpumalanga, already serves as a key entry point to the southern Kruger region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FlySafair will also increase the frequency of its Cape Town to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport service from October, moving to daily flights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gordon noted that this change will provide \u201ceven more flexibility and convenience to passengers wishing to visit the Lowveld, whether for business or leisure.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These latest additions follow a string of new routes the airline has rolled out this year. In March, it began operating daily flights between Lanseria and George, with departures at 10h10 and arrivals at 12h20. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
George, a small Western Cape town known for its charm and relaxed pace, is a gateway to the wider Garden Route. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Golfers are especially spoilt in this area, which has a wide range of world-renowned courses between Mossel Bay and Plettenberg Bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The airport is also the closest air link to popular destinations such as Knysna, Groot Brak, and Oudtshoorn, making it a key hub for leisure travellers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gordon stressed that the airline\u2019s goal is not only to grow its footprint but also to serve as a reliable connector between people and places. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis expansion is part of our ongoing mission to connect more South Africans to the places and people they love,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With its new Eastern Cape services, the Hoedspruit launch, and additional Kruger flights, the airline is giving South Africans more choice when it comes to exploring the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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