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Emirates Adds Fourth Daily Flight to Johannesburg
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is set to enhance its connectivity and travel options to Johannesburg by introducing a fourth daily flight on this popular route. This new service, commencing on 1 March 2025, will be operated by a three-class Boeing 777-300ER, adding 708 seats daily to and from South Africa’s busiest international airport. Enhanced Travel Options and Connectivity Adding the fourth daily flight underscores Emirates’ commitment to providing more choices and seamless connections for leisure and business travellers. This move follows the recent launch of a second daily A380 service between Dubai and Johannesburg on 1 September, highlighting South Africa’s strategic importance within the Emirates’ extensive global network. Flight Schedule: EK767: Departs Dubai at 00:10hrs, arrives in Johannesburg at 06:20hrs EK768: Departs Johannesburg at 10:15hrs, arrives in Dubai at 20:15hrs This new schedule introduces a morning departure from Johannesburg, offering greater flexibility for travellers. Supporting Growing Travel Demand Adnan Kazim, Emirates Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, emphasised this expansion’s significance: “South Africa has long been a highly popular destination for both leisure and business travellers connecting to and through Dubai. The fourth daily flight enables us to serve better the growing demand for travel to and from the market. We want to thank the South African authorities for their partnership and support in securing this new service.” Strengthening Regional and Global Connectivity The new flight will enhance connectivity across Emirates’ global network of over 140 destinations, optimising schedules for destinations such as Dubai, Thailand, India, and major European cities, including the UK, France, the Netherlands, and Germany. Additionally, passengers can reach 60 regional points in Africa through codeshare and interline agreements with key partners like South African Airways, Airlink, Cemair, and FlySafair. Boosting Cargo Capacity The fourth daily flight also increases cargo capacity, offering 300 tonnes of cargo space weekly. Emirates SkyCargo will transport key commodities such as fresh produce, chilled meat, dairy, seafood, and flowers, efficiently connecting South African businesses with global markets. A Long-Term Partner in South Africa Since its inaugural flight to Johannesburg in June 1995, Emirates has been a steadfast partner in South African aviation, tourism, and trade. The airline has served over 20 million passengers to and from the market, continually scaling operations and increasing frequencies. Emirates’ flagship A380 aircraft now operates two daily flights from Johannesburg, providing world-class products and services to South African travellers. Premium On-Ground Experience Emirates offers a premium travel experience with exclusive lounges in Johannesburg and Cape Town for First Class and Business Class passengers and select Skywards members. The airline’s Chauffeur-Driven Service ensures luxurious and comfortable transport for premium travellers across all three South African gateways. With this new addition, Emirates continues demonstrating its commitment to enhancing travel options and supporting economic growth in South Africa, reaffirming its role as a critical player in the global aviation industry.
Emirates adds fourth daily flight to Johannesburg, South Africa
Emirates Boeing 777-300ER photographed on August 17, 2015 from Wolfe Air Aviation's Lear 25B. Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is bringing even more choice, connectivity and premium travel options to Johannesburg, by adding a fourth daily flight on the in-demand route. This follows the recent announcement of the second daily A380 between Dubai and Johannesburg, which launched on 1 September, reaffirming the importance of South Africa on the airline’s extensive global network. The fourth daily service will begin on 1 March, 2025, and will be operated on a three-class Boeing 777-300ER, offering an additional 708 seats in and out of South Africa’s largest and busiest international airport every day, broadening options for leisure and business travellers alike. EK767 will depart Dubai at 00:10hrs, arriving in Johannesburg at 06:20hrs; the return flight, EK768, will depart Johannesburg at 10:15hrs arriving in Dubai at 20:15hrs, expanding the airline’s schedule to introduce a morning departure from Johannesburg. Adnan Kazim, Emirates Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer said: “South Africa has long been a highly popular destination for both leisure and business travellers connecting to and through Dubai, and the fourth daily flight enables us to better serve the growing demand for travel to and from the market. We’d like to extend our thanks to the South African authorities for their partnership and support in securing this new service, which reinstates the capacity we offered South Africa pre-pandemic, with 49 weekly flights, across three gateways. As we reflect on nearly three decades of operations to the market, we remain committed to driving inbound travel to South Africa, supporting the government as they aim make tourism the leading economic contributor and vehicle for transformation, as well as encouraging more inwards investment to the country.” The fourth daily flight further supports connectivity across Emirates’ global network of over 140 destinations, optimising schedules to key destinations including Dubai, Thailand and India as well as European hotspots such as UK, France, the Netherlands and Germany. Customers taking advantage of the expanded Emirates schedule to Johannesburg can reach a further 60 regional points in Africa via codeshare and interline agreements with four key partners. Emirates and South African Airways first established a codeshare arrangement back in 1997, and it remains one of the oldest partnerships in the airline's history, enabling frictionless, single-ticket travel to and from all three South African gateways, including 12 destinations via Johannesburg. Unlocking greater connectivity, Emirates' codeshare with Airlink opens up a further 44 regional cities, while its interline agreement with Cemair provides access to exclusive leisure points such as Margate and Plettenberg Bay. Similarly, the agreement with FlySafair enables travel to domestic points such as Port Elizabeth, East London and George. These partnerships provide greater connectivity for passengers across Africa to access Emirates' world-class product and service, while also enabling international travellers to seamlessly explore more of Africa. In addition to enhancing passenger travel, the new flight increases cargo capacity in and out of South Africa, offering 300 tonnes via the belly of the Boeing 777, weekly. Emirates SkyCargo, the airline’s freight division, uplifts key commodities, including fresh fruit and vegetables, chilled meat, dairy, seafood and fresh cut flowers, further stimulating the economy and connecting South African businesses with their global customers, quickly, reliably and efficiently. The new flight provides additional opportunities to move goods to key destinations, such as London, Madrid, Kuwait, Hong Kong and, of course, Dubai, via the airline’s multi-vertical specialized product portfolio. In the last 29 years, Emirates has established itself as a long-term partner of South African aviation, tourism and trade, since the inaugural flight to Johannesburg in June 1995. Since then, the airline has scaled operations, increased frequencies and gateways to Cape Town and Durban and served over 20 million passengers to and from the market. In October 2011, Emirates first deployed its flagship A380 to Johannesburg, bringing the airline's world-class products and services to South Africa, and now offers two daily flights from Johannesburg on the iconic double-decker aircraft. On-ground, Emirates delivers a premium and comfortable experience with two exclusive lounges, in Johannesburg and Cape Town, for customers travelling in First Class and Business Class, as well as Skywards members in select membership tiers. The airline also offers Chauffeur Drive Service for all three gateways, guaranteeing both a luxurious and comfortable transport experience for premium travellers.
Emirates expands flight schedules across Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban
Emirates Boeing 777-300ER photographed on August 17, 2015 from Wolfe Air Aviation's Lear 25B. Emirates will be bringing new travel opportunities, choice and convenience for customers traveling to and from South Africa with additional services to Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. The ramp up of flights are part of the airline’s ongoing commitment to support South Africa’s economic and tourism recovery through enhanced connectivity across all of its gateways. The airline’s latest move also reaffirms South Africa’s strategic importance on its network, as it prioritises service expansion and rebuilding its capacity to unlock further growth potential. The airline will be expanding its schedule to and from Johannesburg with three daily flights from 1 March 2023. Cape Town will be served with double daily services starting from 1 February 2023. Emirates will also be adding two more flights to Durban, making it a daily operation from 1 December 2022. The reintroduction of the new flights between Dubai and the airline’s three gateways in South Africa will enhance Emirates’ schedule to 42 weekly services. Emirates’ flight EK 767 from Dubai to Johannesburg will operate with a Boeing 777 aircraft, complementing its double daily A380 operation. The flight will depart at 2325hrs, arriving at 0535hrs the next day to Johannesburg. The return flight will depart Johannesburg at 2220hrs and arrives in Dubai at 0820hrs the next morning. The third daily flight from Johannesburg will help meet high demand with more than 300 available seats each way, and will offer additional flexibility for South African travellers with a new evening departure* for easier connectivity to Europe, the Americas, West Asia and Far East via Dubai. Emirates’ second daily service to Cape Town will depart Dubai at 0910hrs, landing at 1645hrs. It will then depart Cape Town at 1325hrs, arriving in Dubai at 0110hrs the next day. With the double daily service to Cape Town, the airline will have restored its pre-pandemic schedule, supporting the city’s tourism industry right during peak season arrivals by providing convenient connectivity from key source markets such as Europe, the Middle East, West Asia and Australasia. As part of its longstanding commitment to support tourism recovery efforts in South Africa, Emirates and the South African Tourism Board signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) earlier this year to jointly promote tourism and boost visitor arrivals to South Africa across the airline’s network of over 130 passenger destinations. The additional services to all three gateways will also benefit customers with more connecting choices to an array of domestic and regional cities across Southern Africa via Emirates’ codeshare and interline partners including South African Airways, Airlink, FlySafair and Cemair. The unique connections and onward travel options are not offered by any other airline. Customers flying between Dubai and South Africa can look forward to an elevated experience across every cabin class, with thoughtfully designed menus and locally sourced beverages, signature amenities and exceptional hospitality delivered by the airline’s diverse, multinational crew. The airline continues to raise the bar on the premium experience for its South African customers with a local selection of South African wines including Ken Forrester, Porseleinberg, Klein Constantia, Waterkloof, Boekenhoutskloof, amongst others. In addition to this, customers can look forward to dining on authentic, proudly South African dishes and flavours with an array of local cheeses and Rooibos-inspired cuisine. In addition to providing much needed seat capacity in and out of South Africa, Emirates’ new flights to Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban will collectively provide more cargo belly-hold capacity to further scale up import and export opportunities for local businesses, helping carry vital exports including seafood, fruits and vegetables, fresh and frozen meats, wine, pharmaceuticals, and gold – between the UAE, South Africa and beyond.
Qantas Resumes Flights To Johannesburg After A Lengthy Absence
Qantas will resume its operation in South Africa, with the flight landing to Johannesburg for the first time since early 2020 and the first “rescue flights” to bring Australians back home. On Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, a Boeing 787 takes over from the now-retired Boeing 747 in the airline’s new Sydney-Johannesburg service. The Dreamliner’s improved seats in business, premium economy, and economy, and a quieter and smoother flight that also decreases the impact of jet lag through features like a lower cabin altitude and higher humidity will make the 14-hour journey a significantly more enjoyable experience. Qantas CEO Alan Joyce hinted at the possibility of direct flights between Perth and Johannesburg, a route that was previously only served by South African Airways. South African Airways has only recently emerged from bankruptcy in September 2021 after being grounded for more than 18 months and could still merge with the struggling Kenya Airways to create what Kenya’s president described in his New Year’s address to the nation as a new “Pan-African airline with unmatched continental reach and global coverage. Most of the South African market favour Qantas as it offers direct flight between Johannesburg and Sydney, and convenient connections to other parts of Australia and New Zealand. It has long been a goal of Qantas’ to compete with SAA on the Perth-Johannesburg route, and the airline plans to begin seasonal service with an Airbus A330 in November and March of this year with four weekly direct flights. Due to an ongoing dispute with Perth Airport, Qantas announced in June 2018 that it had scrapped those plans. In particular, Qantas wanted to run its Perth flights from the international wing of its integrated Terminal 3-Terminal 4 hub, rather than the dedicated T1 international terminal used by other airlines. “There is no need for Qantas’ international passengers flying into Perth to be dragged between the domestic and international terminals as a result of this change,” Joyce said. In early 2021, Joyce told Reuters, “We’re really interested in South Africa (and) we think it’s a good growth opportunity for us”. “The Perth-Johannesburg service, which is on his company’s list of potential additional routes, will begin if a settlement with Perth Airport can be reached”, he added. Joyce went on to say that Qantas would continue to add additional pins to its international network map until 2022, but with a greater emphasis on leisure travel and the ‘visiting friends and relatives market, which is experiencing a post-pandemic surge after nearly two years of lockdown. “Right now, what we’re doing is identifying routes where we know there’s a large VFR travel base,” Joyce added. “India is a significant market for that, which is why we moved in… and we were right, there was a lot of demand.” “And with Rome and the large Italian community in Melbourne and Sydney, we believed the peak summer season would support the foundation of that service, and then we could tap into tourism on top of that.” “We have three new 787s arriving in July, which allows us to expand our international network,” Joyce said, adding that the Dreamliners “have great potential to fly routes that we hadn’t contemplated previously.” “So, keep an eye on this place,” Joyce teased, “because we have several additional overseas lines to announce in the coming months.”
South African Tourism engages Kolkata travel partners
South African Tourism has successfully launched the 11th edition of its 'Learn South Africa' workshop series in Kolkata, engaging over 60 travel trade partners. The event, which began on 16 January 2026, aims to showcase South Africa's diverse tourism offerings, particularly focusing on regions beyond the popular hubs of Cape Town and Johannesburg. This initiative aligns with Kolkata's increasing demand for customised and experience-led travel. The workshop series is part of a multi-city initiative that will conclude in Lucknow on 27 February 2026. It is designed to provide travel trade partners with deeper insights into South Africa's tourism experiences, from cultural routes and adventure offerings to emerging regions. The workshops equip partners with the knowledge and tools to craft personalised itineraries, addressing the rising demand from non-metro travellers seeking curated and immersive journeys. Gcobani Mancotywa, Regional General Manager for Asia, Australasia, and the Middle East at South African Tourism, commented on the event's success, noting that Kolkata's travellers are increasingly inclined towards meaningful, experience-rich holidays. "South Africa’s diverse offerings across landscapes, experiences, and city stays resonate strongly with these evolving preferences," he said. The workshop series is central to South African Tourism's strategy to strengthen its engagement with the Indian travel trade community, particularly in tier-2 cities like Kolkata. This approach aims to capitalise on the growing demand for South Africa as a preferred leisure and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) destination. The favourable exchange rate, where 1 South African Rand equals approximately 5.21 Indian Rupees, further supports the appeal of long-haul travel to South Africa for Indian tourists. ```
South African Tourism engages Pune travel partners
South African Tourism recently held its 11th edition of the 'Learn South Africa' workshop series in Pune, engaging over 85 travel trade partners. The event, held on 12 December 2025, is part of a multi-city initiative aimed at tapping into the growing interest in international travel from tier-2 cities in India. The series will continue in Kolkata on 16 January 2026 and conclude in Lucknow on 27 February 2026. The workshop series is designed to provide travel partners with deeper insights into South Africa's diverse tourism offerings, including cultural routes, adventure activities, and emerging regions beyond popular destinations like Cape Town and Johannesburg. This initiative is crucial as non-metro travellers increasingly seek curated and immersive experiences, allowing partners to craft personalised itineraries. India remains a key source market for South Africa, with cities like Pune contributing significantly due to a strong presence of IT, manufacturing, and corporate travellers. Pune's travellers are showing a growing interest in experiential holidays that blend nature, adventure, wildlife, and culture. The workshop empowers travel partners with the knowledge to design itineraries that resonate with Pune's evolving traveller profile. Gcobani Mancotywa, Regional General Manager for Asia, Australasia, and the Middle East at South African Tourism, highlighted Pune as a high-potential source market. "Pune is supported by a strong base of young professionals, well-travelled families, and a growing corporate and MICE segment," he said. The favourable exchange rate, where 1 ZAR equals approximately 5.21 Indian Rupees, further supports South Africa's appeal as a long-haul destination. The 'Learn South Africa' series marks a significant step in South African Tourism's strategy to strengthen partnerships with India's travel trade professionals, positioning the Rainbow Nation as a versatile and high-value destination. ```
Turkish Airlines codeshares with South African Airways
Turkish Airlines, the national flag carrier of Türkiye, has signed a codeshare agreement with South African Airways, the national flag carrier of South Africa. The agreement, which will take effect on 1 March 2026, was signed in Geneva by Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee Prof. Ahmet Bolat and South African Airways Prof. CEO John Lamola, with the participation of senior executives from both companies. Under this new agreement, Turkish Airlines will place its TK flight code on South African Airways flights operating across its key African gateways, including Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Windhoek, Harare, Victoria Falls and Mauritius. On its part, South African Airways will place its SA flight code on selected Turkish Airlines-operated flights between İstanbul and Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Frankfurt, Paris and London. Commenting on the agreement, Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee Prof. Ahmet Bolat stated: “Our codeshare agreement with South African Airways is a meaningful step in further strengthening our presence in the African market and deepening the cooperation between Türkiye and South Africa. As the largest non-African airline operating in Africa, we attach great importance to sustainable partnerships that enhance connectivity and cultivate long-term value for our guests.” South African Airways CEO Prof. John Lamola said: “South African Airways welcomes this codeshare partnership as a strategic step in expanding safe, reliable, and competitive air services for our customers. Turkish Airlines is a respected global carrier, and this collaboration reflects our shared commitment to strengthening connectivity between Africa and Türkiye. Partnerships of this nature play an important role in supporting tourism, trade, and sustainable economic development.” Turkish Airlines continues to reinforce its position as the airline with the most extensive network in Africa, connecting its guests through 65 destinations across 41 countries in the continent. The new codeshare agreement with South African Airways will further enhance this connectivity, establishing greater access across key destinations for Turkish Airlines’ guests in South Africa. The agreement also offers South African Airways’ guests access to Turkish Airlines’ unparalleled network spanning 355 destinations across 131 countries.
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