South African Express is an acclaimed South African airline that operates scheduled domestic flights and international flights out of the country. It is headquartered at O.R. Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, South Africa. It operates many flights within South Africa itself and also operates international connecting flights to the countries of Botswana, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

South African Express Airlines operates mainly out of O.R. Tambo International Airport, Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, South Africa. O.R. Tambo Airport serves as this airline’s primary hub from where it operates many connecting flights to cities in South Africa. Some of the major connecting flights are Bloemfontein, Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban. Other important hubs for South African Express are Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town and King Shaka International Airport, Durban. Focus cities are Bloemfontein and Port Elizabeth.

• Carry-on Baggage: According to South African Express baggage policy, a passenger in Economy class can carry one piece of carry-on luggage which must not exceed the South African Express baggage size which is 115 cm. The maximum permissible South African Express baggage weight is 8 kg. In Business Class, passengers can carry two baggage with each bag not exceeding 8 kg. The piece of luggage should comfortably fit into the overhead bin or under the seat. Apart from this, passengers are also entitled to one piece of personal luggage like a backpack, rucksack, laptop bag, handbag or briefcase.
• Check-in Baggage: According to South African Express baggage rules, passengers in Business Class can carry two pieces of luggage each having maximum South African Express baggage size which is 158 cm. Each of these pieces of luggage should not exceed the specified weight limit of 32 kg. The passengers travelling on the Economy class tickets can carry one piece not exceeding the maximum limit if 23 Kg.

South African Express check-in facilities are of three kinds. These are self-check-in, web check-in, and normal check-in. Passengers can opt for whichever option is more convenient for them.

Online Web Check-in: South African Express web check-in is available from 24 hours before the scheduled departure time of the flight. Booking reference number and the surname of the passenger is needed to proceed with the online check-in process.

Self-service Check-in: To avoid long queues and security check lines, you can even opt for the option of self-check-in. To avail self-check-in, you need to have a printed copy of your e-ticket and valid government-issued identification like passport/driving license. Please do not forget to always carry valid identification at all times with you in the airport. There are many self-check-in kiosks available at all major airports.

Airport Check-in: South African Express recommends that you arrive at the airport two and a half hours before the scheduled departure time if you have to catch a regional flight. If you have to catch a domestic flight, then arriving one and a half hours ago is fine. It is advisable that you arrive at the airport early so that you can complete all the formalities comfortably before your departure. Before going ahead with check-in, please ensure that all your baggage is properly tagged and labelled. Please bear in mind that check-in closes 50 minutes before departure for regional flights and 30 minutes before departure for domestic flights.

South African Express operates domestic flights to all the major cities in South Africa like Bloemfontein, Cape Town, Durban, East London, George, Hoedspruit, Johannesburg, Kimberley, Port Elizabeth, Mahikeng and Sun City. South African Express also operates regular regional flights to the countries of Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and DRC.

The South African Express airline code is EXY. Their fleet information is given below.

• 1 Boeing 737-500 (110 passengers)
• 8 Bombardier CRJ-200ER (50 passengers)
• 2 Bombardier CRJ-700ER (70 passengers)
• 10 Bombardier Dash 8-Q400 (74 passengers)
• 2 Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia (29 passengers)

Therefore, South African Express Airlines currently has 23 operational aeroplanes.

South African Express was established on 24 April 1994 and is completely state-owned. However, it is independent of South African Airways, which is the flag carrier of South Africa. The government of South Africa owns this airline.

South African Express customer care number is 0861 729 227. Travellers or passengers in need of information or with doubts or queries may contact the same.

Email: customercare@flyexpress.aero

South African Express Corporate Address

The corporate headquarters of South African Express is

4th Flr West Wing Office,

OR Tambo Int Airport,

Kempton Park,

South Africa