New international route from Cape Town set to launch this December
Capetonians can now anticipate a new non-stop international flight from the city directly to the island paradise of Mauritius.
South African Airways (SAA) will expand its regional network by launching its first direct flights between Cape Town and Mauritius.
The airline will begin the service on Tuesday, 9 December 2025, giving Western Cape travellers a quicker and more convenient connection to the popular island destination.
This new international route is expected to boost tourism in both South Africa and Mauritius.
SAA to launch first-ever Cape Town–Mauritius direct route
The airline will initially operate three weekly flights to the island on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, according to the following schedule:
- Outbound flight: Departs Cape Town at 09:25, arriving in Mauritius at 16:30 (approximately five hours).
- Return flight: Departs Mauritius at 17:20, landing in Cape Town at 21:30.
Then, from mid-January to mid-March 2026, the route will shift to twice-weekly operations to align with seasonal travel demand.
SAA described the launch as a key milestone in its network strategy as well as a win for leisure travellers.
“Connecting Cape Town with Mauritius is a fascinating achievement that our team has been aspiring towards for quite some time,” the airline said, as per BusinessTech.
“The introduction of this route demonstrates SAA’s role in promoting leisure travel across the region and supports the broader tourism objectives for both South Africa and Mauritius.” it added.