South AfricaAbout the airline
Airlink is a South African regional airline founded in 1995, operating from Johannesburg's O. R. Tambo International Airport. It serves 51 destinations across 15 African countries and St. Helena Island with a modern fleet of regional jets and turboprops, known for reliable regional connectivity.
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Airlink (IATA: 4Z, ICAO: LNK) is a South African airline established in 1995 and rebranded from SA Airlink in 2020. Based in South Africa, Airlink operates a diverse regional network connecting 51 destinations across 15 African countries plus St. Helena Island, positioning itself as a key regional carrier for business and leisure travel across southern and central Africa.
The airline operates from two main hubs: O. R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg and Cape Town. Its network emphasizes connectivity to regional business and leisure destinations, including services to Harare, Lusaka, Bulawayo, Luanda, and Ndola, as well as domestic routes throughout South Africa. Airlink maintains monthly on-time performance ratings of 85–86% and has received the ACSA Feather Award for Best Performing Regional Airline.
Airlink's fleet comprises approximately 70 aircraft, including Embraer E1/E2 jets, Embraer ERJ 135s, British Aerospace Jetstream 41s, BAe 146s, and Avro RJ85s. This mix of regional jets and turboprops enables the airline to serve both major airports and smaller regional airfields. The airline also operates Airlink Cargo for freight services and holds a 40% stake in FlyNamibia.