Spanish carrier Air Europa, a member of the SkyTeam alliance, has confirmed the launch of a new long-haul service connecting Spain and South Africa, marking the return of a direct air link between the two countries after several years.
Starting 24 June 2026, Air Europa will operate three weekly nonstop flights between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) in Madrid and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg.
The new route will operate on the following schedule:
- Madrid to Johannesburg: Departures on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 15:05, arriving in Johannesburg at 01:10 the following day.
- Johannesburg to Madrid: Departures on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 03:10, arriving in Madrid at 13:20.
All flights on the route will be operated using Air Europa’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner, offering improved fuel efficiency, reduced cabin noise, and enhanced passenger comfort on the long-haul sector.
The launch is particularly significant as it restores a direct Spain–South Africa air connection, which has been absent since Iberia discontinued its Johannesburg services in 2019. The new service is expected to boost tourism, business travel, and onward connectivity between Southern Africa, Europe, and Latin America via Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) in Madrid.
Air Europa has already opened ticket sales for the Madrid <> Madrid route, giving travellers the opportunity to plan ahead for the 2026 northern summer season.
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