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Baggage Policy

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If you're planning to fly with FlySafair, you'll need to have a look at the airline's baggage policies. There are certain rules and restrictions for both carry-on and checked baggage.

Equipaje de Mano

Passengers are permitted two free carry-on bags, each weight no more than 7kg. The larger of the two not exceeding the dimensions of 56 x 36 x 25 cm and the smaller of the two not exceeding 40 x 15 x 20 cm check-in for their FlySafair flight by visiting the FlySafair online check-in page an entering their booking reference and surname. Online check-in is available from 24 hours—4 hours before scheduled flight departure time on all flights.

Equipaje Facturado

Lite Fare: free 7kg hand luggage allowance only.

Standard Fare: one piece of complimentary 20kg checked baggage and 7kgs hand luggage. Bags weighing in over 20kgs will incur a Heavy Bag Feel of R450 per bag at the airport, payable via cash or credit card.

Premium Fare: two complimentary 23kg of checked-in baggage, and 7kgs hand luggage.

Please note: Hand luggage pieces are not allowed to have greater dimensions than 56 x 36 x 23 cm, and checked-in baggage may not exceed 90 x 75 x 43 cm in size. A single extra checked-in bag can be booked no later than two hours prior to flight departure at a cost of R450vper bag at the airport (cash or credit card), or for a fee of R250 per bag if booked via the website or call centre more than 2 hours ahead of scheduled flying time.

Cabin Classes

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Economy and Premium Economy are the only available cabin classes offered by FlySafair. Both classes have their own benefits, services and facilities accessible to passengers.

Clase Económica

Economy Facilities

FlySafair offers 'standard' seating, what you might expect from an economy class service, as well as a 'Lite' fare, which is the most basic fare. The Lite fare is ideal if you do not need to travel with checked baggage, as there is no free checked baggage (to keep the cost low); in comparison, the standard seating offers checked baggage of 1 x 20kg bag. FlySafair offers food and drinks as a buy-on-board programme. FlySafair also offers a monthly magazine onboard named 'in-flight' for you to stay entertained. You can also enjoy a range of drinks including hot beverages, beers and wine, and a range of sodas and water. Delicious light snacks and refreshments are also available onboard.

Asientos en clase económica

Comfortable standard seating, with staff dedicated to providing the highest level of service.

Economia Premium

Premium Economy Facilities

Premium passengers can have two complementary 23kg checked-in bags. Premium passengers have one complimentary item of special luggage included in their fare. Special luggage includes sports, musical, or photographic equipment passengers would like to travel with.

Premium passengers can make unlimited penalty-free changes, choose any available seat without any additional cost, and enjoy priority boarding.

Premium Economy Seating

Comfortable standard seating, with staff dedicated to providing the highest level of service

Business

FlySafair does not currently offer a business class fare.

Entretenimiento en vuelo

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FlySafair doesn't currently have any in-flight entertainment onboard their aircraft.

Wi-Fi

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The airline doesn't currently have any Wi-Fi service available onboard.

Check-in

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With FlySafair, you can check in at the airport or online. The opening and closing times for check-in differ for both online and airport check-in.

Web Check-in

Passengers can check-in for their FlySafair flight by visiting the FlySafair online check-in page and entering their booking reference and surname. Online check-in is available from 24 hours���4 hours before scheduled flight departure time on all flights.

Check-in en el aeropuerto

Passengers can also check in at the airport for their FlySafair flight. 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 on all FlySafair flights.

Food & Drink

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The in-flight meals and drinks are all sold pre-flight or onboard through cash or debit/credit card. You'll be able to enjoy a selection of snacks including rolls, peanuts, crisps, chocolates, sweets as well as hot and cold beverages.

Programa de viajero frecuente

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The airline doesn't offer a frequent flyer program at this current time.

Alianza de aerolíneas

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The airline doesn't partake in any alliance at this current time and is owned by its parent company, Safair.

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Destinations that FlySafair flies to

FlySafair only offers domestic flights within South Africa, flying to several destinations across the country, including Cape Town, Johannesburg, East London, Durban and more. Click below to find out all the destinations FlySafair flies to.

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