1969Founded
1Aircraft types
1Base airports
FA · SFRIATA · ICAO

About the airline

Safair (FA/SFR) is a South African airline founded in 1969, operating from its hub at O. R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. Known for domestic and regional service across Southern Africa with a modern Boeing 737 fleet.

Safair punctuality

last 30 days
88%on time (within 15 min)
14 minaverage delay when late
25flights tracked

Based on flights observed by this site over the period, not on official statistics. Updated daily.

Fleet

Safair (IATA: FA, ICAO: SFR) is a South African carrier with roots stretching back to 1969. Based at O. R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, the airline has established itself as a significant operator within Southern Africa's aviation network, serving both domestic routes and regional connections.

The airline operates a fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft, a workhorse twin-engine jet known for efficiency on short to medium-haul routes. This standardized fleet approach enables Safair to streamline operations, maintenance, and crew training while maintaining schedule reliability across its network.

Safair focuses on providing accessible air travel throughout the region. The airline's operational base at O. R. Tambo-South Africa's busiest airport-positions it as a key player in regional connectivity and domestic service delivery across Southern Africa.

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