Gauteng travellers flying to Harare will have a new departure option when Airlink introduces direct flights between Lanseria International Airport and Zimbabwe’s capital from 15 November 2026. The airline will operate three weekly services in each direction, connecting Johannesburg’s northwest with Harare and giving passengers an alternative to its existing flights from OR Tambo International Airport. With bookings already open, the new route offers residents and business travellers another way to plan their journeys between Gauteng and Zimbabwe.
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Airlink is preparing to launch two new routes from Lanseria International Airport, introducing direct flights to Harare on 15 November 2026 and Cape Town on 4 December 2026. The airline’s expansion will establish the first scheduled air service between Lanseria and Zimbabwe’s capital, followed by twice-daily domestic flights connecting Johannesburg’s northwest with Cape Town. The development marks Airlink’s entry into scheduled operations at Lanseria and gives travellers in western Gauteng and the North West province additional options for domestic and regional journeys.
Airlink has defended the low altitude formation flyover that took place before the Springboks versus All Blacks Test at DHL Stadium in Cape Town, saying the display was conducted safely and complied with all aviation regulations. The flypast, which took place on Saturday ahead of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry fixture, sparked widespread discussion after videos circulated on social media showing two commercial aircraft appearing to pass just above the stadium roof.