Airlink will connect South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo when it launches its new scheduled passenger flights between Johannesburg and Lubumbashi on 30 November 2020.
“Airlink is looking forward to establishing direct services – and flying our brand new colours – between the region’s important mining and minerals centres and supporting commerce, trade and tourism between the two countries,” said Airlink CEO, Rodger Foster.
Theairline’s services to and from Lubumbashi will provide travellers with seamless connectivity onto Airlink’s new direct flights linking Johannesburg with Cape Town and with Durban. Connections are also available to Airlink’s other South African destinations, such as Port Elizabeth, East London, Bloemfontein and others. Airlink is rebuilding and expanding its network with the resumption and addition of services to destinations throughout the SADC region, all reachable with Airlink connections via its hub at Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Airlink’s great value for money Economy Class fares include a 20kg free economy class checked in luggage allowance plus a 15kg sporting equipment allowance. Onboard, our customers are treated to a complimentary light meal, refreshments, generous leg room and a choice of aisle or window seat (our flights do not have middle seats).
Airlink’s intra-continental Business Class service is available on selected flights operated by our state-of-the-art Embraer E-jets, with wide seats arranged in a two plus one abreast configuration with plenty of legroom between each row. Our service on these flights includes complimentary meals and beverages, a 30kg check-in luggage allowance and priority boarding.
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Flight Schedule
Johannesburg – Lubumbashi (from 30 November 2020)
Flight 4Z 021 will depart Johannesburg at 12h00 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, arriving in Lubumbashi at 14h30.
Flight 4Z 022 will depart Lubumbashi at 15.10 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, arriving in Johannesburg at 17h50.
Please visit our flight schedule guide for more information
COVID-19 Health and Safety onboard Airlink flights
During these stressful times, health and safety – yours and ours – remains our primary concern. Our aircraft are equipped with High Efficiency Particulate Air Filters (HEPA), which are effective at blocking 99.97% of particulates, including Coronavirus molecules. These HEPA filters continually sterilize the air in our cabins, which is renewed entirely every three minutes.
Read more about our Embraer ERJ Regional Jet Cabin Air Quality here.
With Airlink you are safe and can fly with confidence – it’s easier than you think.
D.R. Congo and South African Biosecurity and Travel regulations
Please check with the appropriate D.R.Congo government authority for the latest regulations for travel from and returning to Tanzania.
South Africa has introduced additional measures for international travellers arriving in the country. Click here for information on these requirements. Please note that all arriving travellers are now required to provide a negative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) COVID-19 test certificate, issued by an accredited laboratory in line with World Health Organisation standards, no more than 72 hours before the date of travel. South African Authorities reserve the right to verify the authenticity of presented PCR test certificates. Arriving travellers unable to produce a valid certificate will be required to quarantine, at their own cost, for 10 days. South Africa also requires visitors to carry valid travel insurance policies that cover the costs associated with COVID-19 testing and quarantining.
