Airlink to resume Johannesburg – Maseru flights on 07 November 2025!

South African regional airline Airlink has announced that daily flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) in Maseru in Lesotho, will resume tomorrow morning (07 November 2025).

This positive development follows confirmation from Lesotho's aviation authorities that suitable fire and rescue equipment has been sourced and reinstated at Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU). The airport now meets international safety and operational standards once again, allowing commercial flights to safely return.

The reinstatement of this important regional route reconnects Lesotho and South Africa’s economic hub, reversing the temporary disruption previously reported in our blogpost “Airlink temporarily suspends Johannesburg – Maseru flights!” published earlier today, 06 November 2025. This resumption ensures smoother travel for both business and leisure passengers and underscores Airlink’s commitment to maintaining safe and reliable air connectivity across Southern Africa.

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Airlink temporarily suspends Johannesburg – Maseru flights!

South African regional carrier Airlink has temporarily suspended its daily flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) in Maseru in Lesotho, effective 05 November 2025.

According to the airline, the decision was made due to the lack of serviceable fire and rescue equipment at Maseru's international airport. This essential safety infrastructure is required under international civil aviation regulations for airports handling scheduled passenger services.

Airlink stated that normal operations will resume once the airport operator restores the required emergency response capability in line with global aviation safety standards.

Impact on travel
The temporary suspension affects both business and leisure travellers who rely on the short air link between South Africa and Lesotho. Until flights resume, travellers can reach Maseru via road connections from Bloemfontein, which remains the most practical alternative. Tour operators and travel agents are advising passengers to check flight updates directly with Airlink or through their booking channels before finalising travel plans.

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