SAA broadens its reach with the introduction of the Cape Town-Mauritius flight
South African Airways Launches First Direct Service Between Cape Town and Mauritius
Starting on Tuesday, 9th December 2025, South African Airways (SAA) will inaugurate its first direct service between Cape Town and Mauritius. The flights will operate three times weekly on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays [1][3].
The outbound flight departs Cape Town at 9:25 a.m., arriving in Mauritius at 4:30 p.m., with a flight duration of approximately five hours [2][5]. The return flight departs Mauritius at 5:20 p.m., arriving back in Cape Town at 9:30 p.m. [2].
Passengers can select from two convenient departure times on this route, providing flexibility for travel planning [1]. Bookings for the Cape Town to Mauritius service are now open, and can be made at www.flysaa.com or through accredited travel agents [6].
The adjustment in the flight schedule was developed through rigorous engagement with South African tour operator partners, aiming to offer greater flexibility and convenience to customers [4]. Tebogo Tsimane, the Chief Commercial Officer, made this statement about the flight schedule adjustment [7].
SAA's Chief Executive Officer, Professor John Lamola, expressed excitement about connecting Cape Town with Mauritius. He stated that the airline's signature warm hospitality and world-class service will be offered on every flight [8].
The service between Cape Town and Mauritius is expected to enhance connectivity for travelers in the Western Cape, marking a strategic expansion of SAA's network [1]. SAA's introduction of this route demonstrates its role in promoting leisure travel across the region [9].
Between mid-January and mid-March 2026, the service will be temporarily reduced to twice weekly in line with seasonal demand [1][2].
The convenience of the flight schedule was carefully developed to meet customer preferences, according to Tsimane [7]. The adjustment fulfills the airline's mission to offer customers greater flexibility and convenience.
South African Airways' new service between Cape Town and Mauritius is set to make travel between the two destinations more accessible and convenient for passengers.
[1]: The inauguration of this service marks a strategic expansion of SAA's network. [2]: The return leg departs Mauritius at 5:20 PM, arriving back in Cape Town at 9:30 PM. [3]: The service begins with three weekly flights from Cape Town, operating every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. [4]: The adjustment in the flight schedule was developed through rigorous engagement with South African tour operator partners. [5]: The outbound flight departs Cape Town at 09:25 AM, arriving in Mauritius at 4:30 PM, with a total flight duration of approximately five hours. [6]: Bookings can be made at www.flysaa.com or through accredited travel agents. [7]: Tsimane stated that the convenience of the flight schedule was carefully developed to meet customer preferences. [8]: SAA's Chief Executive Officer, Professor John Lamola, stated that the airline's signature warm hospitality and world-class service will be offered on every flight. [9]: SAA's introduction of this route demonstrates its role in promoting leisure travel across the region.
The strategic expansion of SAA's network is marked by the new service between Cape Town and Mauritius, making travel between the two destinations more accessible for tourists.
The convenience of the flight schedule, developed through rigorous engagement with tour operators and aimed at customer preferences, boosts the travel industry by providing greater flexibility and convenience for passengers.
South African Airways' role in the regional lifestyle is strengthened with the introduction of the service, promoting leisure travel across the region and stimulating the finance and aerospace industries.
