FLIGHT UPDATE
Good day.
Please find below a summary of all approved and available flights.
Please note that some airlines are offering the option for flights both IN and OUT of South Africa.
Please take note of flight dates and booking process. When registering for a flight, please complete a form for each member traveling with you, including children.
PLEASE TAKE YOUR TIME TO READ THROUGH ALL THIS INFORMATION.
TURKISH AIRLINES
Repatriation flights OUTBOUND:
Cape Town to Istanbul
27 August
Cost per ticket R16 000.00 to IST
To book this 27th flight out of CPT please send an e-mail to
mia@allabouttravel.co.za
Repatriation flights INBOUND:
Istanbul to Cape Town
27 August
Cost per ticket $900 to CPT
To book this 27th flight to CPT please send an e-mail to
info@allabouttravel.co.za
TO BOOK, PLEASE SEND A COPY OF YOUR PASSPORT AS WELL AS THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
• Departure from Cape Town or Johannesburg
• City of final destination
• Economy/business class
• Physical address in SA
• Contact number
The flights to & from Istanbul offers passengers the convenience of connecting to/from multiple destinations on our existing network.
The connecting flights will be arranged by the local Turkish Airlines office and through-fares will be issued where possible.
Example rates (TOTAL cost from CPT/JNB) are as follows:
Toronto R26 900
Chicago R26 300
Miami R25 300
Washington R26 300
San Francisco R25 600
New York R26 200
Seoul R25 600
Europe. R19 000
Rome R19 800
Belgrade R18 300
You may transit in Istanbul for up to 24 hours without a visa. For longer layovers you can obtain a Visa online and it’s free. Please follow link to book online visa:
https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/
Special notice regarding connecting times:
*STPC will be offered in Istanbul in the following instances when the first connecting flight is;
12 hours or more (economy class)
9 hours or more (business class)
*includes 1 free night accommodation + free transfers
NB! The Visa to enter Turkey is the responsibility of the passenger
Baggage allowance: 30kg checked luggage plus 4kg hand luggage.
Turkish Airlines assembly point:
Green Point Stadium, Vlei Road, Cape Town at 13:00.
KLM
KLM is operating flights from both Cape Town and Johannesburg. The flights will go via Amsterdam and then you can connect from there to your final destination.
Dates for KLM OUTBOUND:
JNB to AMS, KL0592
Departure JNB 23:10
29 August
5 September
12 September
CPT to AMS, KL0598
Departure CPT 18:15
30 August
6 September
13 September
www.klm.co.za or CALL 010 205 0100 / 010 205 0101
Approx. R20 000pp to AMS
Dates for KLM INBOUND:
AMS to JNB, KL591
Arrival JNB 21:20
28 August
4 September
11 September
AMS to CPT, KL597
Arrival CPT 09:20
29 August
5 September
12 September
Cost per ticket €970
https://www.klm.com/travel/za_en/customer_support/repatriation_flights.htm
You can also work through Tourvest for KLM flights:
Email: repatriation@travel.co.za or david.cronje@travel.co.za
Telephone: +27 11 790 0401
Please see below information regarding Amsterdam Airport, for those considering the KLM flights.
https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/amsterdam-airport-guide.htm
You dont need a visa for Amsterdam if less than 24 hours and staying in the airport
QATAR AIRWAYS
Qatar Airways have received approval for the following flights in August: 24, 26, 28, 31
INBOUND
QR7471
Depart DOH 10:10
Arrive JNB 18:05
OUTBOUND
QR7472
Depart JNB 19:15
Arrive DOH 05:05
For new bookings please visit
http://www.qatarairways.com/WeWillGetYouHome
For existing tickets please e-mail
qrresjnb@za.qatarairways.com
For more information you may also contact: rmoller@za.qatarairways.com
Qatar Airways assembly point:
Embassy of Qatar, 1077 Justice Mahomad Street, Waterkloof, Pretoria. Meet at 14:00
*ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES *
Please see below flight details from Johannesburg and Cape Town to Addis connect to various destinations from there.
Johannesburg:
August: 26, 30
Departing JNB at 15:20
Arriving ADD at 21:40
Flight number: ET808
Ethiopian Airlines is offering connections following destinations at the following prices:
Europe $1010 – $1300
Asia $1400
Africa $1250
Canada $1500
USA $1150
Ethiopia $800
Cairo $810
Bangkok $1200
Tel Aviv $1150
Dubai $750
Doha $850
Checked Luggage:
Economy Class: 2 pcs 23kg each
Business Class: 3 pcs 23kg each
Carry on:
During this time, your safety and well-being are our highest priority. As part of the ongoing effort to fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, please note that we have temporarily revised our hand bag policy. Accordingly, except laptops, lady purse, medicines and baby essentials. Hand bags are NOT permitted to be carried on board. The carry-on/hand bag allowance is to be accepted as checked-in bag as per the class-of travel allowance.
Assembly Points:
Please note that you have to report to the meeting place to be taken to the airport in a bus , as per the lockdown regulation.
Address – 248 Kent Avenue , Ridge view office Park , Unit 7, Ferndale Randburg
Thank Time – 10:30 AM (buses will leave to the airport at 11:30 AM)
For Cape Town departures
Meeting Time: 10:30am (Buses will depart at 11:30 am)
Address: Parking lot, Oosterzee street, Belville
For any queries regarding JNB departures please contact
Alljnbetctostaff@ethiopianairlines.com
For any queries regarding CPT departures please contact
Allcptetctostaff@ethiopianairlines.com
SAA
We have planned flights with SAA to UK as well as Aus & NZ.
These are DIRECT flights with SA approvals in place.
UK:
31 August
JNB to LHR direct
Flight number: SA2734
Depart SA 19:30
Arrive UK 06:00
2 September
LHR to JNB direct
Flight number: SA2735
Depart UK 17:00
Arrive SA 05:05
Cost per ticket:
Economy R17 000.00
Business class R35 000.00
Registrations are still open. Please book via the link:
https://www.flysaa.com/za/en/us_repatriation.action
Australia:
We are flying into Canberra instead of Sydney, so as not to be affected by the passenger cap restrictions.
Pending approvals from Australian authorities.
29 August
JNB to CBR direct
Flight number: SA 2984
Depart JNB 12:00
Arrive CBR 08:00
1 September
CBR to JNB direct
Flight number: SA 2985
Depart CBR 12:00
Arrive JNB 19:05
Registrations are still open. Please book via the link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfO9Iq3c7sz_0xUXoTabUbVpeTxYiyxyh0Xi94yWu-OuUNKrg/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1
New Zealand:
29 August
JNB-CBR-AKL
Flight number: SA 2984
Depart JNB 12:00
Arrive CBR 08:00
Connect to Auckland
1 September
AKL-CBR-JNB
Flight number: SA 2985
Depart CBR 12:00
Arrive JNB 19:05
Connect via Canberra to Auckland with chartered airline
Registrations are still open. Please book via the link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfO9Iq3c7sz_0xUXoTabUbVpeTxYiyxyh0Xi94yWu-OuUNKrg/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1
Baggage allowance: 2x 23kg checked luggage plus 1x 7kg hand luggage.
LUFTHANSA
Repatriation flights INBOUND:
Frankfurt – Johannesburg
27 August
Repatriation flights OUTBOUND:
Johannesburg – Frankfurt
28 August
For new bookings, use the booking code: LGFLYBACk20
For existing tickets, please send an e-mail to:
JNBREPATQUERIES@DLH.DE
https://www.lufthansa.com/mv/en/repatriation-flights-johannesburg
Please see link regarding COVID tests for Lufthansa
https://www.lufthansa.com/xx/en/corona-testcenter
CEMAIR
CemAir have the following repatriation flights scheduled. Visit www.flycemair.co.za
You can also e-mail tickets@cemair.co.za
25 August Johannesburg to Lubumbashi to Johannesburg
25 August Johannesburg to Lagos
26 August Lagos to Johannesburg
3 September 2020 Johannesburg to Luanda // Luanda to Johannesburg
4 September Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam // Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg
6 September Johannesburg to Lagos
7 September Lagos to Johannesburg
15 September Johannesburg to Lubumbashi // Lubumbashi to Johannesburg
18 September Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam // Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg
24 September Johannesburg to Luanda // Luanda to Johannesburg
27 September Johannesburg to Lagos
28 September Lagos to Johannesburg
8 October 2020 Johannesburg to Luanda // Luanda to Johannesburg
10 October2020 Johannesburg to Lagos
11 October 2020 Lagos to Johannesburg
22 October 2020 Johannesburg to Luanda // Luanda to Johannesburg
24 October2020 Johannesburg to Lagos
25 October 2020 Lagos to Johannesburg
With the borders open in Dar es Salaam this will allow passengers to book on a Qatar or Emirates or a few other Airlines to fly to Dar Es Salaam where we can then repatriate them to South Africa. It also allows for passengers traveling from South Africa to book a flight to Dar es Salaam where they can then from there on catch a flight to almost anywhere.
GUARDIAN ASSIST
31 August: JNB to LHR
2 September: LHR to JNB
29 August: JNB-CBR-AKL
1 September: AKL-CBR-JNB
If you are interested in these flights, please send and e-mail to:
rita@guardianassist.co.za
PROCEDURES FOR LEAVING SA:
Please notify Department of Home Affairs by sending an e-mail to:
covid19travel@dha.gov.za
Please include your name, surname, passport number, flight details and reason for travel.
You will then receive a generic auto reply. This is all you need as proof – please print this out and take it with you when you travel.
Please note that some airlines will apply for these approvals on your behalf.
You don’t need to do anything with Dirco to leave SA.
PROCEDURES FOR ARRIVAL SA:
Please contact the SA embassy in the country you are currently in and inform them of your intentions. Once you have been cleared to fly, you may proceed with your repatriation flight booking.
Quarantine:
•You will be subjected to a mandatory 10 day Quarantine. You may apply for self quarantine under very strict conditions.
Please send your application to:
quarantine@health.gov.za
THANK YOU
We look forward to bringing you home.