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Fly Blue Crane, South Africa’s latest new low-cost airline with their hub based at OR Tambo has come to the rescue with an essential alternative for air travel to several leisure and business destinations across southern Africa. Initiating a fresh new attitude in air travel, customers can look forward to personal service at its best from the time they book their ticket to disembarking the aircraft.

Fly Blue Crane will launch their inaugural flights from OR Tambo to Nelspruit, Bloemfontein and Kimberley on 1st September in two 50-seater Embraer 145LR jet aircraft. Equipped with the latest technology, quiet cabins and modern interiors these aircraft provide the best in comfort and safety ensuring a pleasurable flight.

Now we are proud to offer Fly Blue Crane to our database of flight bookings in South Africa. Booking your Fly Blue Crane flights tickets with us is simply the easiest process. We give you the option of comparing all airlines instantly so that you always get the cheapest flights to chose from.

Blue Crane Airline Flight Specials

We scan more than 2 million flight prices per year for you in order to find the best deals on cheap flights. Below is some amazing information on Fly Blue Crane flights over the course of the year. Some of the most popular Fly Blue Crane routes include Blue Crane flights from johannesburg to bloemfontein, flights from kimberley to cape town and flights from kimberley to johannesburg.

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Fly Blue Crane Routes

Operating all routes from OR Tambo Fly Blue Crane will service Bloemfontein Airport six times daily from Johannesburg and five times from Bloemfontein. Kimberley Airport will welcome Fly Blue Crane six times a day while Nelspruit will have two daily flights. More recently Fly Blue Crane have added Mthatha as a destination due to demand.

  • Bloemfontein to Cape Town: 3 flights take place on this route with flight numbers 7B-104 and 7B-120 respectively.
  • Bloemfontein to Johannesburg: There are a total of 15 flights available on this route with flight numbers 7B-101, 7B-105, 7B109 and 7B-121 respectively. 13 flights are available during the week and 2 on weekends.
  • Cape Town to Bloemfontein: Friday, Saturday and Sunday offer 1 flight on each day with flight numbers 7B-105 and 7B-121.
  • Cape Town to Johannesburg: 5 flights are available on this route with flight numbers 7B-105, 7B121 and 7B-122. All the flights are only available on Friday, Saturday and Sundays.
  • Cape Town to Kimberley: This route only has 2 flights available with flight number 7B-223. The flights take place on Friday and Sunday only.
  • Johannesburg to Bloemfontein: This is a popular route and hence 15 flights are available to you with flight numbers 7B-100, 7B-104, 7B-108 and 7B-120. 13 flights are available during the week with 1 on Saturday and 1 on Sunday.
  • Johannesburg to Cape Town: A total of 5 flights are available on this route with flight numbers 7B-104, 7B-120 and 7B-122. There are 2 flights available on Friday and Sunday respectively with a single flight on Saturday.
  • Johannesburg to Kimberley: Another popular route for flights, Fly Blue Crane offer 15 flights with flight numbers 7B-200, 7B-204, 7B-208 and 7B-222. 13 flights are available weekdays with 1 on Saturday and 1 on Sunday.
  • Johannesburg to Mthatha: This is one of Fly Blue Crane’s newer routes and offers 12 flights weekly with flight numbers 7B-300, 7B-302 and 7B-304. 10 flights are offered during the week with 1 on Saturday and 1 on Sunday respectively.

Check-In

Fly Blue Crane passengers can conveniently check-in online, via their mobile phone or tablet with the only requirement being their booking confirmation number.
Passengers must arrive timeously to check-in for domestic and regional flights and have ready for photo identification, their ID document, a valid passport or driver’s license. Preferred seating will be accommodated but is not guaranteed.

Manage your Booking

Passengers can go online to review, update, change names, routes, dates and baggage requirements simply by logging in with their booking confirmation number and surname or alternatively contact a friendly agent at their call centre.

Baggage

An adult is allowed free baggage of one bag weighing up to 20kg, one item of hand baggage weighing no more than 7kg plus a slim-line laptop bag or small handbag.
Additional baggage may be purchased online, up to 24-hours prior to flight departure, with a 30% discounted rate.

Children aged between two and 11 years are allowed one free checked bag with a weight not exceeding 20kg plus a car seat and collapsible pushchair with the latter two items being placed into the hold of the aircraft and not in the cabin. Additionally allowed is one item of hand luggage weighing no more than 7kg and one small bag for personal use. Extra baggage may not be purchased.

Excess Baggage

Additional bags weighing up to 20kg will incur fees per bag.
Online, within two hours before flight departure, a fee of R228 (including VAT) will be incurred for any additional item of luggage weighing 20kg or less while at the airport, a fee of R342 (including VAT) will be levied.

Overweight Baggage Fees

Should a checked bag that is part of the normal checked baggage weigh more than 20kgs and less than 32kg, an excess baggage cost will be apply, as indicated above.

Extra Overweight Baggage

Additional baggage that is overweight incurs a hefty fee of R456 when handled online or via the call centre. At the airport the fee incurred is R684.00, both amounts inclusive of VAT.

Sporting Equipment

Passengers may carry certain sporting equipment within their free baggage allowance relevant to their fare while for other specific sporting items, passengers receive an additional 15kg per person. Before booking, passengers should check the applicable sporting items online. The airline does not accept any liability in respect of damage to sporting goods if not package properly.

In-Flight

Passengers can sit back and enjoy a selection of tasty, nourishing complimentary meals and snacks that have been carefully prepared including a range of complimentary cold and hot beverages.

Unaccompanied Minors/Special Assistance

Infants fly for free with Fly Blue Crane while children pay half (50%) of an adult fare. Provided prior arrangements have been made, the airline welcomes unaccompanied minors, not younger than five years, pregnant ladies, incapacitated or ill passengers that will all receive the best of care, a comfortable and relaxed flight.
When booking, make known to the airline any special assistance that may be required.

Pets

Pets are not yet permitted for travel.

Methods of Payment

Payment options to travel with Fly Blue Crane comprise ‘Visa’ and ‘MasterCard’ at this stage but payment can also be made at the following airports: ‘OR Tambo’, ‘Kimberley Airport’, ‘Bram Fischer International’ (Bloemfontein) or ‘Kruger Mpumalanga International’ (Nelspruit).

Contact

Call Centre                            : +27(0) 10 060 9700
Monday to Friday                 : 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturdays                              : 8 a.m. to 3 p.m
Sundays/Public
Holidays                                : 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Special Requirements        : [email protected]