FlySafair Unveils Direct Cape Town–Hoedspruit Route Starting 2 October 2025

In a bold expansion that shakes up domestic travel, FlySafair has confirmed a brand-new direct route between Cape Town and Hoedspruit—Birthing new, affordable access to Kruger National Park's central wild frontier. The service officially kicks off on 2 October 2025, offering flights three times weekly—on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.Getaway MagazineTime Out WorldwideWikipediaLimpopo ChronicleCape Town ETC

What the Airline Says

FlySafair’s CMO, Kirby Gordon, emphasizes the route’s strategic importance, saying, “Hoedspruit is a gem for safari enthusiasts, and we’re thrilled to make this destination more accessible to travellers from the Mother City.”Getaway MagazineCape Town ETC

Flight Details & Pricing

• Departure from Cape Town: 12:15 pm — Arrival in Hoedspruit: 2:45 pm

• Return Flight: Departs Hoedspruit at 3:20 pm, back in Cape Town by 6:05 pm. TimesLIVEGetaway Magazine

• One-way fares start at R1,570, available now—although hefty demand during school holidays and safari season may affect pricing. Limpopo ChronicleGetaway Magazine.

• Flights will be operated in Boeing 737-800 New Generation aircraft, configured with 189 seats.TimesLIVE.

Strategic Expansion

This launch comes alongside an increase in FlySafair’s Cape Town–Mbombela route, which is now flying daily, strengthening access to both the central and southern gateways of Kruger National Park.Time Out WorldwideGetaway Magazine. It’s clearly a push toward boosting domestic tourism and broadening travel options post-pandemic consolidation in the airline marketCape Town ETCGetaway Magazine.

Local Boost

Maruleng Local Municipality has hailed FlySafair’s initiative as a major win for local tourism. Mayor Tsheko Musolwa described the link as not merely an airline route but a “significant boost for the travel and tourism sector in Maruleng”—calling it a victory for the region as a whole. Limpopo Chronicle.

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