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FlySafair is the newest airline providing flights into and out of Cape Town. They started operating flights in 2014 and since have added many other destinations to the Cape Town route. You may now book flights to and from Cape Town to the following airports
- O.R Tambo
- East London
- George
- Durban
- Port Elizabeth
With FlySafair you get some of the cheapest tickets prices available to visit Cape Town. For Cape Town residents who travel around the country a lot, FlySafair allows for its fans to vote for any new places they should be flying to within South Africa. So if your frequent locations are not currently on the schedule it could pop up soon as demand for their flights is very high.
The FlySafair Boeing 737-400 planes can carry up to 165 passengers per flight. Seating on FlySafair Cape Town Airport flights are separated by an aisle in the centre with 3 seats each on either side. There are some seats which offer more leg room than the others and can be pre booked during the booking process at an added fee. Or you could simply do your FlySafair Cape Town Airport flight check-in online as soon as the option opens up to snatch up these seats if no one else has taken them during booking. There are no options for meals during bookings as FlySafair Cape Town Airport flights do not come with meals. They do however provide snacks and drinks that can be purchased during the flight. They advise to take along some cash so you may be able to purchase as no other form of payment is accepted. Hand luggage up to 7kg and not exceeding the size limits can be taken aboard FlySafair Cape Town Airport flights but will have to pass the security checkpoint first. Check-in luggage does not come standard on FlySafair Cape Town Airport flights but can be added during booking. These bags carry a 20kg limit. FlySafair has a partnership program with First Car Rental. You can do bookings for car rental directly on the FlySafair website, essentially arranging all of your travel needs at once.
Booking FlySafair Cape Town Airport Flights
Call Centre- the FlySafair call centre is open 7 days a week from 7 in the morning until 7 at night. The consultants are fully trained to help with and confirm bookings. There is a fee associated when doing bookings on this option.
Ticket Counter- tickets can be purchased at counters that can be found at the departure terminals of certain airports. As of August 2015 this only includes the O.R Tambo, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town Airports. This option also comes with an administration fee.
Online- there are no admin costs when booking FlySafair Cape Town Airport flights through this option. You can make use of the booking engine that can be found on the home page of the FlySafair website to find and book flights.
Paying for FlySafair Cape Town Airport Flights
Credit Cards- you are allowed to use cards from Diners Club, American Express, Master and Visa as payment for FlySafair Cape Town Airport flight tickets
SID- with SID you can pay FlySafair immediately from your bank through internet banking. SID is Secure Internet Deposit and a very secure web service and FlySafair knows immediately when payment is made.
EFT- with the EFT option you can make a direct deposit but this must be done 24 hours after the FlySafair Cape Town Airport flight booking.
Pick n Pay- payments for FlySafair Cape Town Airport flights can also be done at any Pick n Pay stores countrywide. Payment here can only be made up until 4 days before the flight. Payment must also be made within 24 hours of the flight booking or the FlySafair Cape Town Airport flight will be cancelled.
Check-ins for FlySafair Cape Town Airport Flights
Counters- open 2 hours before FlySafair Cape Town Airport flight departure and closes 40 minutes prior. For FlySafair Cape Town Airport check-in, photo identification is required and for children and infants a birth certificate will do
Online- this check-in option opens up 24 hours before the flight and closes 4 hours prior. If you choose this option then you can have check-in done before you even set foot in the airport. You can arrive a bit later than if you were going the old counter route. Though if you do have baggage then you would have to drop it off at the bag drop-off at least 40 minutes before the FlySafair Cape Town Airport flight.
About Cape Town
Cape Town’s natural rugged backdrop of both mountains and beaches coupled with being in such close proximity to modern amenities is what makes it such a must see city. In fact, the city has a reputation as the most European city in all of Africa and has the attention of the New York Times which named it the best city in the world to visit. The landmark sites to visit are
- Table mountain- a flat top surface mountain which can be accessed by cable cars or a hike up the mountain
- Robben Island- is the location the iconic nelson Mandela has spent most of his prison sentence.
- Cape point- is where you have splendid views of seeing two oceans converge.
There are a host more activities to be enjoyed here from local cuisine, culture, arts and sightseeing. Flying into Cape Town is probably the best way to enter the city. The aerial views from the plane are simply spectacular. Flying is no longer the expensive option of getting to Cape Town with the introduction of budget airlines like FlySafair. It really is cheaper to book an air ticket than fill up a car tank multiple times to drive there. Plus it is much faster. The airport has undergone a major renovation in preparation for the 2010 FIFA World Cup which was held in South Africa. The 
terminals and parking bays have been updated and extended. There are plenty of stores to do duty free shopping at, and a viewing deck to watch the planes. There are medical facilities on site as well as bathroom facilities that are very baby friendly. The entire airport is also very paraplegic friendly with gradient ramps, travellators and passenger lifts. There are many lounge options for certain airline guests to relax at, away from the stress of the rest of the airport. Transport available at the airport consists of shuttles, buses, taxis and car rentals. Parking is available at the airport for general public parking, long term parking and near the terminals if you just need to drop off or pick up FlySafair Cape Town Airport passengers.