11 June 2026

New Route: Airlink announces Cape Town to Mauritius direct flights

South African regional carrier Airlink has announced the introduction of twice-weekly direct flights between Cape Town and Mauritius.

Effective 02 October 2026, the route will mark Airlink’s first service between the Mother City and the Indian Ocean island.

The airline will deploy its new Embraer E195-E2 flagship aircraft on the service. The modern regional jet is configured to accommodate 124 passengers, divided into two classes:

A notable feature of Airlink's fleet configuration is the 2-2 cabin layout. There are no middle seats on the aircraft, ensuring all passengers are seated at either a window or an aisle.

Schedule and bookings

While the exact flight days and departure times are still being finalized, Airlink states that the schedule is being designed to avoid disruptive pre-dawn or late-night departures, ensuring convenient daylight travel times for both holidaymakers and business travelers.

Bookings for the new route are now open.

 

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