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Flying Airlink to Zanzibar? Here’s everything in one place — routes, baggage rules, and a direct link to check in or manage your booking, no digging through help pages required.
Airlink is Africa’s largest independent regional carrier, based in Johannesburg with a secondary hub in Cape Town, flying a fleet of Embraer jets (E170/E175/E190/E195, including the newer E195-E2) to more than 47 destinations across 13+ African countries. It launched a new direct Johannesburg–Zanzibar route in June 2026, with a Cape Town–Zanzibar service following in October 2026 — useful new options for travelers connecting through South Africa.
Why Fly Airlink
Where Airlink Flies
Tanzania
Zanzibar, direct from Johannesburg (since June 2026) and from Cape Town (from October 2026).
Codeshare partners: oneworld connect partner airline, with codeshare and interline links to South African Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways and United Airlines.
Quick Facts
Manage Your Booking & Check-in
Already booked with Airlink? Check in directly through the airline’s online check-in tool, or view/manage your booking on the Airlink website.
Online Check-in (Official) Manage Booking (Official)
Baggage Allowance
Standard allowance: typically one checked bag up to 20-23kg in Economy, with higher allowances on some fare classes. Cabin baggage is usually limited to 7-8kg.
Excess baggage: can be pre-booked online at a discount or paid for at the airport; rates vary by route.
Sports & special equipment: golf bags and diving equipment are generally accepted as part of your checked allowance or for an additional fee — contact Airlink in advance to confirm.
Traveling as a group? Flying a safari group or conference party on Airlink? Tell us your numbers and we’ll arrange the booking and any group rates directly with the airline.
Let us handle the whole trip, not just the flight
Booking a new Airlink flight? We’ll find your fare and arrange transfers, hotels and safaris around it.
Get a QuoteRoutes, baggage rules and check-in times are correct as of publishing and may change — always confirm details directly with Airlink before you travel.