South African Airways (SAA) is set to expand its regional network with the launch of its first-ever direct flights between Cape Town and Mauritius.
The service will take off on Tuesday, 9 December 2025, offering travellers in the Western Cape a faster and more convenient link to the popular African island nation.
The new international route is expected to boost tourism for both South Africa and Mauritius.
SAA to launch first-ever Cape Town–Mauritius direct route
The airline will initially operate three weekly flights to the island on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, according to the following schedule:
- Outbound flight: Departs Cape Town at 09:25, arriving in Mauritius at 16:30 (approximately five hours).
- Return flight: Departs Mauritius at 17:20, landing in Cape Town at 21:30.
Then, from mid-January to mid-March 2026, the route will shift to twice-weekly operations to align with seasonal travel demand.
SAA described the launch as a key milestone in its network strategy as well as a win for leisure travellers.
“Connecting Cape Town with Mauritius is a fascinating achievement that our team has been aspiring towards for quite some time,” the airline said, as per BusinessTech.
“The introduction of this route demonstrates SAA’s role in promoting leisure travel across the region and supports the broader tourism objectives for both South Africa and Mauritius.” it added.
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