Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has issued a travel advisory regarding ongoing road maintenance along the A238 (Old N8) between Mahungra and the stream near Midway Butchery in Bloemfontein. These works are currently causing lane closures and significant traffic disruptions on one of the main access routes to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN).
The road maintenance project includes fog spray treatment, which requires temporary lane closures. While traffic continues to flow, heavy congestion is being reported — especially during morning and afternoon peak hours.
Passengers travelling to or from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) in Bloemfonteinare strongly encouraged to plan ahead and allow additional travel time to avoid delays and potential missed flights.
09 July 2025
Traffic Alert: Roadworks impacting access to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)!
13 March 2025
South African Airports Shine in 2024 ASQ Airport Experience Awards
Airports Council International (ACI) World, in collaboration with travel technology leader Amadeus, has unveiled the winners of the prestigious 2024 ASQ Airport Experience Awards. These globally recognized awards celebrate excellence in airport customer service, based entirely on real-time passenger feedback.
South Africa’s Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) in Bloemfontein has been named the Best Airport (Under 2 Million Passengers per Year) in Africa. George Airport (GRJ) in George also ranked highly, securing second place in the same category. Additionally, George Airport (GRJ) was recognized (2nd in Africa) for providing one of the “Easiest Airport Journeys”, highlighting its seamless travel experience for passengers.
The Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards are based on the world’s most comprehensive airport passenger satisfaction survey, ensuring fair comparisons across global airports. The methodology relies on live surveys conducted at airports, capturing authentic traveler experiences.
In 2024, the ASQ program hit a major milestone, with nearly 700,000 surveys completed. Over half of the world’s air travellers passed through an ASQ-rated airport, reinforcing the program’s role in shaping international service standards. A record 181 ASQ Awards were presented to 95 airports worldwide, celebrating their dedication to exceptional passenger experiences.
Stay tuned for more updates on South Africa’s top travel destinations and aviation news!
07 March 2017
Survey: King Shaka International Airport in Durban named second Best Airport in Africa!
The annual Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards recognize and reward the best airports in the world according to ACI's ASQ passenger satisfaction survey. Over 320 airports across 80 countries participate in the survey, which is based on measuring passengers' satisfaction taken while they are at the airport. Some 600,000 passengers per year are interviewed prior to boarding their flight and asked to rate their satisfaction with the airport's services.
14 November 2012
South Africa: Bloemfontein International Airport officially renamed Bram Fischer International Airport
The Airport in Bloemfontein, previously known as Bloemfontein International Airport (IATA: BFN), has been officially renamed Bram Fischer International Airport. South Africa's Minister of Arts and Culture, Paul Mashatile, approved and gazetted the renaming of the airport in the capital of the Free State on 02 November 2012. The official launch and re-naming ceremony is planned to take place before the end of 2012.
The South African airlines Airlink, Mango and South African Airways are currently the only carries operating flights to and from Bloemfontein.
Abram "Bram" Fischer (23 April 1908 in Bloemfontein – 8 May 1975 in Bloemfontein), a South African of Afrikaner descent, was one of the "bravest and staunchest friends of the freedom struggle that I have ever known." (Nelson Mandela in Long Walk To Freedom: The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela). He was a lawyer and led, for instance, Nelson Mandela's legal defense team at the Rivonia Trial of 1963–1964.