Fly directly from Hoedspruit to Cape Town Airport with FlySafair!

Known as quantum of the sky on the internet streets because of its landing punctuality, FlySafair is one of the trusted airlines that will boost the economy between Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces after it officially launched the Hoedspruit to Cape Town route on 02 October 2025 at Hoedspruit airport in the Maruleng Municipality.

The low-cost plane will allow tourists to directly reach the Kruger National Park from Cape Town without connecting at the OR International Airport. The route will enhance convenience and accessibility to the Kruger National Park, situated across Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces, and gateway to one of Africa’s largest game reserves which offers the big 5.

The Hoedspruit to Cape Town route will improve connectivity towards economic growth nationally and internationally as it is in the boarders of Mozambique and Zimbabwe, improving access to the Kruger National Park and increasing number of tourists without stretching their budget.

With the cost of R1 570, one will be able to reach Hoedspruit from Cape Town on a single trip, a more reasonable cost compared to other flights in the market.

The Boeing 737 aircraft will operate three times a week on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday departing Cape Town at 12h15 and arrive at 14h25 in Hoedspruit, with the return lag leaving at 15h20 arriving in Cape Town at 18h05.

FlySafair Chief Marketing Officer, Mr Kirby Gordon said the company is hoping to see more demands on flight schedule that will make the airline operate seven days a week as opposed to three.

“Today, 2 October 2025, our first flight will land here in Hoedspruit, a significant milestone for us. It is our first flight, but we are confident that the route will eventually operate on a daily basis because we cater a competitive price with our budget friendly tickets for our passengers, plus it gives access to the African biggest park.

The Kruger National Park is one of the busiest in the country and we want to see tourists coming this side of the country not stressing about budget because we got their back with our flight packages,” said Gordon

Sharing her excitement with the opening of the new route, Limpopo Priemer Dr Phophi Ramathuba pleaded with the Maruleng Municipality and FlySafair that the 2025 matric class learners who wish to study aviation and meet the requirements after the release of matric results in January 2026, should be given a bursary as it signifies community development and strong ties between FlySafair and Limpopo province.

“70% of the Kruger National Park is in Limpopo province, it will be very significant if a learner who wants to venture into aviation from Mopani District Municipality is awarded a bursary in the next two months when results are announced. This is how private partnership is strengthened by giving back to the community in a developing manner. This is just the beginning of greater relationship with the province because you have proved that you can bring business in the province by utilizing our properties in a profitable way.” EC