Lanseria airport adds two new coastal flight routes
From 1 November 2025, the airline will launch direct flights from Lanseria International Airport to two destinations in the Eastern Cape.
Low-cost carrier FlySafair announced a major expansion of its domestic flight network, adding two new routes and increasing flight frequency ahead of the holiday season.
From 1 November 2025, the airline will launch direct flights from Lanseria International Airport to two Eastern Cape destinations.
- King Phalo Airport (East London): six flights per week
- Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (Gqeberha): daily flights
Previously, travellers from Johannesburg could only access these destinations via OR Tambo International Airport.
Fares for the new routes start from R770, and tickets are already available via FlySafair’s website and mobile app.
“We’re thrilled to be adding these new routes to the Eastern Cape from Lanseria,” said Kirby Gordon, Chief Marketing Officer at FlySafair.
“It offers more convenience for holidaymakers and those visiting family this summer.”
Great news for Capetonians
From 2 October, FlySafair will launch flights between Cape Town and Hoedspruit’s Eastgate Airport, boosting access to the central Kruger region and Limpopo’s safari hotspots. The route will run three times a week—on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays—with fares starting at R1 570.
The airline will also increase its Cape Town–Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport service to daily flights from October.
These changes follow the March launch of the Lanseria–George route, which improved access to the Garden Route, including Knysna and Oudtshoorn. Gordon said the airline aims to connect more South Africans to top leisure destinations.
Further access
These updates build on FlySafair’s March launch of its Lanseria-George route, providing further access to the Garden Route, including Knysna and Oudtshoorn.
Gordon said the airline’s broader strategy is to connect South Africans with more destinations, while providing affordable and reliable service.
“This expansion is part of our ongoing mission to connect more South Africans to the places and people they love,” he added.
FlySafair’s continued network growth positions the airline as a major player in boosting regional tourism and providing alternatives to OR Tambo for Gauteng-based travellers.