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Who is FlySafair? ✈️

FlySafair is a low-cost South African airline based in Johannesburg. It offers international flights but specialises in domestic trips within South Africa. Its most commonly flown destinations include Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.

FlySafair began operating in October 2014, although the company behind FlySafair has been operating for half a century.

It has hubs based at Cape Town International Airport (CPT), OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR).

Book FlySafair flights and pay later 💫

Travel just got easier! At Alternative Airlines, our customers can choose from a wide range of payment methods, including Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL). Split the cost of your FlySafair flights into instalments with popular pay later options like PayJustNowPayflex and Klarna.

A whopping 80 percent of our PayJustNow and Payflex customers fly with FlySafair! Discover what makes Flysafair so popular👇

Baggage Policy

Carry-on baggage 🎒

  • Passengers are permitted two free carry-on bags, each weighing no more than 7kg.
  • The larger bag cannot exceed 56 x 36 x 25 cm.
  • The smaller bag cannot exceed 40 x 15 x 20 cm.

Checked baggage 🧳

  • Lite Fare: free 7kg hand luggage allowance only.
  • Standard Fare: one piece of complimentary 20kg checked baggage and 7 kg hand luggage. Bags weighing over 20 kg will incur a heavy luggage fee at the airport.
  • Business Fare: two complimentary 23kg of checked-in baggage, and 7 kg of hand luggage.

Things to be aware of ✏️

  • Hand luggage pieces are not allowed to be larger than 56 x 36 x 23 cm.
  • Checked-in baggage must not be larger than 90 x 75 x 43 cm in size.
  • A single extra checked-in bag can be booked no later than 2 hours before flight departure at the airport or online for a fee.

Want to take extra luggage? By splitting the cost of your flights, paying for additional amenities becomes a lot easier. There's no need to sacrifice some of your favourite outfits. Take everything you need, when you pay later on luggage. 💫

Check-In

With FlySafair, you can check in at the airport or online.

Online check-in 🌐

  • For online check-in, visit FlySafair's check-in page. It's a quick and easy process. Just add your booking reference and surname.
  • Online check-in is available from 24 hours to 4 hours before scheduled departure.

Airport check-in 🗣️

  • 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.

Pay Later for FlySafair Flights with PayJustNow

Travel without the financial stress when you choose PayJustNow at checkout!

Pay later for your FlySafair flights using PayJustNow, a flexible Buy Now Pay Later lender available to residents of South Africa.

  • Split the cost of your flights into 3 interest-free instalments.
  • Or pay over a longer period with 6, 8 or 12-month contracts available.

Fly now and pay later. Spend more on your holiday and less on flights when you split flight costs into small instalments. 💸

Cabin Classes

FlySafair offers three different fare options: Lite, Standard and Business.

Lite 🎟️

  • FlySafair's most affordable fare type - Perfect for customers who want to spend less money on flights, so they have more to spend on their destination.
  • 1 x 7kg hand baggage.
  • Flights can be cancelled for a fee. Refunds will be in the form of a flight credit.
  • Purchasable food and drinks onboard.

Standard🎟️

  • FlySafair's most common fare - The perfect balance between affordability and amenities.
  • 1 x 7kg hand baggage.
  • 1 x 20kg checked baggage.
  • x 2 free flight changes (must pay cost of ticket difference).
  • Flights can be cancelled at a fee. Refunds will be in the form of a flight credit.
  • Purchasable food and drinks onboard.

Business 🎫  

  • FlySafair's luxury fare type - Perfect for customers wanting to relax while they fly.
  • 1 x 7kg hand baggage.
  • 2 x 23kg checked baggage.
  • 1 x 32kg special equipment.
  • Priority baggage.
  • Priority boarding.
  • Snack voucher.
  • Unlimited free flight changes (must pay cost of ticket difference).
  • Flights can be cancelled for free. Refunds will be in the form of a flight credit.
  • Seat selection.

Upgrade your cabin class when you select Buy Now Pay Later at checkout. With our long-term payment plans, you'll barely notice the money leaving your account each instalment! Enjoy a luxurious time in the skies without straining your wallet!💫

Food & Drink

Food and drinks from FlySafair's in-flight menu can be purchased onboard. FlySafair's flights are cashless and so anything you buy onboard must be purchased with a debit or credit card.

Available snacks and refreshments include:

  • Sandwiches such as pastrami and cheese, chicken mayonnaise, and cheese, tomato and basil pesto.
  • Snacks including NikNaks, Pringles, mixed tree nuts, droëwors and sliced biltong.
  • Sweet treats like muffins, chocolate bars and cookies.
  • Drinks include water, Coca-Cola, Red Bull, Sprite, Rhodes, tea, coffee and hot chocolate.
  • Alcoholic drinks include wine, beer, brandy, and gin and tonic.

Cancellation Policy

Depending on the fare rules of your ticket, you may be able to change the date of your flight, but usually for a small fee.

Some tickets are refundable. If you cancel and your ticket permits refunds, then your refund will be in the form of flight credit, which will go to your FlySafair wallet.

The fare rules of your ticket will be made clear to you during the booking process.

Cancellation Protection 🦸

At Alternative Airlines, you can add Cancellation Protection to your booking. Cancelling your flights is upsetting enough, but losing your money on top of that can be an absolute nightmare. Luckily, Alternative Airlines is here to help!

By adding our cancellation protection, no matter what ticket you purchase, if you cancel your flights because of an emergency, you'll be refunded to your bank account.

Specific emergencies to which this applies include illness, jury service, public transport failures, as well as a variety of other extenuating circumstances.

Please view our full terms and conditions for Cancellation Protection to know what our protection entitles you to.

Pay Later for FlySafair Flights with Payflex

Fly now and pay later with Payflex. There's no need to count the pennies after a big spend. Spread the cost of your flights into small instalments today.

Pay later for your FlySafair flights using Payflex, a flexible Buy Now Pay Later lender available to residents of South Africa.

  • Split the cost of your flights into 4 interest-free instalments over 6 weeks.
  • Or pay in 3 interest-free instalments over your pay days.

Make your flight fit around you - not the other way around. Get the most out of your flights when you pay over time with Payflex. 💸

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Destinations that FlySafair flies to

FlySafair offers both domestic and international flights. Click below to find out all the destinations FlySafair flies to.

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Hub Airports

Cape Town International Airport ⛰️

  • Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is the primary airport serving the city of Cape Town in South Africa. It's the second busiest airport in South Africa and the third busiest in Africa.
  • CPT is a major hub for FlySafair and Airlink.
  • Other airlines that fly to and from this airport include Air France, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Lufthansa, Kenya Airways, KLM, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines and United Airlines.

OR Tambo International Airport 🌆

  • OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is a major international airport serving the city of Johannesburg in South Africa. It's the busiest airport in all of Africa.
  • The airport is a hub for FlySafair, Airlink, CemAir, LIFT and South African Airways.
  • Other airlines that commonly fly to and from this airport include Air France, Air China, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Lufthansa, EgyptAir, Qatar Airways, Qantas, Saudia and Singapore Airlines.

King Shaka International Airport 🌴

  • King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is the primary airport serving Durban in South Africa.
  • The airport is a hub for FlySafair and Airlink.
  • Other airlines that fly to and from this airport include Air Mauritius, British Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, South African Airways, South African Express and Turkish Airlines.

Fleet

As of September 2025, FlySafair operates scheduled flights with the following aircraft:

Boeing 737-400 ✈️

  • Narrow-body aircraft that can seat up to 165 passengers.
  • Single-aisle, all-economy class configuration.
  • Ideal for short to medium-haul flights, with a range of up to 3,100 miles.
  • Standard economy seating is available with overhead storage and in-flight services.
  • FlySafair is currently in the process of phasing out its 737-400s.

Boeing 737-800 ✈️

  • Narrow-body aircraft that can seat up to 190 passengers.
  • Single-aisle, two-class configuration.
  • Ideal for short to medium-haul flights, with a range of up to 3,400 miles.
  • Standard economy seating with options for extra legroom.
  • FlySafair intends to eventually have a full fleet of 737-800s.

Frequently asked questions

Can I pay later for FlySafair flights?

Yes! Alternative Airlines offers flexible Buy Now Pay Later plans at checkout. Instead of paying everything up front, spread the cost of your FlySafair flights over time.

This includes PayJustNow and Payflex, our two BNPLs available to our South African customers.

What is FlySafair's in-flight entertainment like?

FlySafair's in-flight entertainment is limited, and so we recommend customers bring their own items to keep them entertained during their flight.

Onboard, you'll find the airline's monthly magazine, In-Flight, which you can read throughout your journey.

The airline doesn't offer in-flight WI-FI or any entertainment screens.

What is FlySafair's Wi-Fi like?

FlySafair doesn't currently offer Wi-Fi on its flights.

The airline focuses on providing affordable airfares for everyone - this means that some amenities, like onboard Wi-Fi, are not available.

Does FlySafair have a frequent flyer program?

FlySafair doesn't have a frequent flyer program.

To save money on FlySafair flights, check out Alternative Airlines' Deals and Discounts. We always have promo codes available, helping our customers to fly for less.

Alternatively, you can make your flights more affordable by paying with a Buy Now Pay Later. Split the cost of your flights into manageable, barely noticeable instalments. If you're a resident of South Africa, then you can select either PayJustNow or Payflex at checkout.

Is FlySafair in an airline alliance?

No, FlySafair isn't a member of any airline alliances.

FlySafair operates independently with a primary focus on low-cost domestic and regional travel within South Africa.