Southern African carrier, Airlink has launched its inaugural flight from Cape Town to Mauritius, connecting the “most popular leisure and business travel destinations in Africa and the Indian Ocean.” Airlink says, this is its “first route to the island nation, with the twice-weekly service operated by Airlink’s new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, giving travellers in the Western Cape and surrounding region a direct alternative to connecting through Johannesburg.”
Airlink CEO, de Villiers Engelbrecht said: “Our new flagship aircraft, the E195-E2, makes it possible for Airlink to conveniently connect Cape Town with Mauritius. The route is an important addition to Airlink’s network and strengthens the connection between these two important tourism and business markets.”
Airlink stated that its “schedule for the route is designed so leisure travellers can maximise their holiday time and for business travellers to enhance their work itineraries without disruptive middle-of-the-night or pre-dawn departures or arrivals.”
Airlink said: “The tropical island’s appeal extends well beyond its beaches. Mauritius’ luxury resorts, golf courses, turquoise lagoons and rich multicultural heritage offer a premier experience for travellers – of which more than 1.4 million visited the country in 2025, with South Africa among its largest source markets.”
“More than 140 South African businesses operate across Mauritius’s agricultural, manufacturing, consumer goods and ICT sectors, while the island’s established financial services and business process outsourcing industries support wider commercial ties between the two markets. Mauritius’ tax and offshore business incentives make the island a magnet for investment and trade.” Airlink added.