It’s back: Air France resumes seasonal Paris-Cape Town route

Air France brings back popular route

Air France today announced the return of its popular seasonal direct flight service between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).

In response to strong demand from both business and leisure travellers, the airline will operate three weekly flights starting 7 October, with an additional flight scheduled to be added from November, just in time for the busy holiday season.

The reintroduction of these flights will offer passengers seamless travel between Cape Town and Paris, providing access to one of the most iconic cities in Europe, and from there, connecting to Air France’s global network.

This service will also be especially beneficial as Cape Town continues to grow as a major hub for international tourism and business.

“We are thrilled to bring back our seasonal Paris-Cape Town service, providing South African travellers with more flexibility and convenience, especially as the holiday season approaches. The direct connection between Cape Town and Paris not only enhances travel opportunities but also strengthens the bond between South Africa and France, allowing travellers to experience the best both countries have to offer.” Wilson Tauro, Country Manager Southern Africa at Air France-KLM said.

Flight schedule

The returning seasonal flights will operate on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays and will be carried out by a Boeing Dreamliner 787-900.

Theses seasonal flights are in addition to Air France’s existing daily flights between Paris and Johannesburg.

Tickets are now on sale at http://www.airfrance.co.za/.

More seasonal routes

Air France isn’t the only airline that will offer a seasonal route starting this October.

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines also recently announced its enhanced winter schedule, set to run from 27 October to 30 March, 2025.

Included in this winter schedule will be even more flights to Cape Town, the airline revealed.

KLM will continue with its daily services to Johannesburg and Cape Town, but from 17 December this year until the end of the winter season, KLM will increase its capacity to Cape Town with two additional flights per week on Tuesdays and Sundays.

In addition to the current daily flights, Flight KL597/598, which arrives in Cape Town at 21:30 and departs at 23:20, KLM will introduce Flight KL595/596. This new service will arrive at 06:10 and depart at 08:05 on Mondays and Wednesdays starting 17 December.