South African Airways

Premium flying options

Voted 'Best Airline to Africa' from the UK, by Skytrax, for 16 consecutive years, South African Airways offer a choice of twice daily direct flights to Johannesburg as well as a daily flight to Cape Town.


Premium Class

SAA Plane

Fly Premium Class with South African Airways and your African experience begins when you arrive at the airport. You'll have access to a free chauffeur driven transfer to your closest UK airport (within a 55 mile radius*), and upon arrival you'll be greeted in our uniquely African themed, dedicated check-in areas and lounges.

On board a modern Airbus A340's, you will experience warm African hospitality and award-winning comfort in our 180 degree lie-flat seats, voted 'Best Business Class Seat' by Skytrax in 2005/2006.

  • Award winning forward facing completely lie-flat seats with a 73” seat pitch
  • Articulated armrest which flattens to widen the bed to 24” along its whole length
  • À la carte menu designed by celebrity chefs complemented with the finest handpicked South African wines
  • Ultra modern privacy shell separating seat rows with adjustable privacy screen between individual seats
  • Spacious cabin with 2-2-2 seating configuration
  • Personal 10.4” wide screen video screens offering on-demand in-flight entertainment
  • Access to complimentary personal chauffeur drive service to the airport within a 55 driven-mile radius of most UK regional airports and Dublin Airport* (Conditions apply)
  • Access to dedicated check-in and African themed Departure and Arrival lounges in the UK and South Africa

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