Data analysis indicates that the months of March and April experience peak levels of occupancy with the highest number of room nights booked and we predict families with school-going children will also take advantage of the packages we will offer for June and July,” remarks Turner.

“The timing of this new route is perfect, as it provides South African holidaymakers with more options to enjoy their Easter break and plan ahead for the winter holidays. FlySafair has scheduled the weekly flight for Saturdays, and airfares will start from R2 950 one way. The flights will initially operate once a week, with a same-day return. Bookings for the route, which connects OR Tambo (JNB) and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) in Zanzibar will commence on April 8. The new FlySafair service to Zanzibar was announced on March 13. The new direct route offers similar time savings, but is more affordable.

With the availability of new flight options, we are excited to provide Flight Centre customers with exciting deals with our partners in 2023,” says Turner.įlySafair has confirmed that the high demand for chartered flights to Zanzibar was the primary factor that motivated them to add this route to their schedule. “Flight Centre experienced a surge in demand for Tanzania as a travel destination between July to November 2022. We believe this route will become a popular choice for those seeking an alternative to other Indian Ocean destinations, just as it was when Mango Airlines operated their popular route from Johannesburg to Zanzibar,” says Antoinette Turner, General Manager at Flight Centre.Īccording to Turner, Zanzibar is generally more affordable as a destination compared to Mauritius, although this can vary based on the type of accommodation you choose. “Zanzibar is now within reach for many more South Africans, thanks to this direct, convenient and affordable flight option. However, with the introduction of FlySafair’s new weekly flight, it is back on the map as an attractive destination for South African travellers. Until now, getting to the island destination involved taking charter flights or flying into Dar Es Salaam or Nairobi and transferring from there. Flight Centre predicts a significant increase in demand for travel to Zanzibar thanks to the reintroduction of direct route courtesy of FlySafair.

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