Easy flight access into Kruger and southern Sabi Sands

Travelling to Sabi Sands has never been more accessible. Arrive in Johannesburg or Cape Town in the morning, and by the afternoon, you could be embarking on your first Sabi Sands game drive. This is made possible thanks to Skukuza Airport (SZK), the only airport located within Kruger National Park. Offering daily non-stop flights directly from both Johannesburg and Cape Town, your African adventure can begin as soon as you touch down.

Access to lodges from Skukuza

Skukuza Sabi Sands Airport (SZK) is the the most convenient access airport for lodges located in the southern sector of the Sabi Sands. We recommend travelling via Skukuza when staying at Notten's Bush Camp, Lion Sands Game Reserve, Sabi Sabi Game Reserve, Kirkman's Kamp, Tengile River Lodge and MalaMala Game Reserve.

Travelling from Skukuza to Sabi Sands

We are happy to assist with road transfers from Skukuza Airport to your Sabi Sands lodge (only in combination with a lodge reservation). Please allow a transfer time of approximately 1 to 1.5 hours one way. Some car rental companies have branch offices at Skukuza Airport.

Skukuza flight schedules and rates

Airlink, the region's largest airline, operates daily flights to and from Skukuza Airport, providing a range of convenient flight options to travellers. The following flight options are available:

Cape Town to Sabi Sands Skukuza flights

Cape Town - Skuzuza Airlink schedule:

Depart Cape Town at 10h35 and arriving at Skukuza at 13h05 (4Z651)

Skukuza - Cape Town Airlink schedule:

Depart Skukuza at 11h40 and arriving at Cape Town at 14h25 (4Z652)

Airlink Cape Town - Skukuza air fare:

Published fare for the Cape Town - Skukuza flight (or vice versa) is set at ZAR 4,889 per person (one way, all inclusive).

Johannesburg to Sabi Sands Skukuza flights

Johannesburg - Skuzuza Airlink schedule:

Depart Johannesburg at 10h05 and arriving at Skukuza at 11h05 (4Z861)

Depart Johannesburg at 13h05 and arriving at Skukuza at 14h05 (4Z865)

Skukuza - Johannesburg Airlink schedule:

Depart Skukuza at 13h35 and arriving at Johannesburg at 14h40 (4Z862)

Depart Skukuza at 14h35 and arriving at Johannesburg at 15h40 (4Z866)

Airlink Johannesburg - Skukuza air fare:

Published fare for the Johannesburg - Skukuza flight (or vice versa) is set at ZAR 2,029 per person (one way, all inclusive).

Skukuza Airport development

The development of Skukuza airport is a unique joint partnership between Lion Sands Game Reserve, Federal Air and Airlink.