South African Airways (SAA) has evolved into one of the leading carriers in Africa, offering the biggest route network in Africa and flying to more destinations than any other African carriers, serviced by its fleet of 52 aircraft including newA340-600, A340-300e and A319.

Its unrivalled network connections to more than 20 destinations within South Africa, and across the rest of the continent,, makes SAA Gateway to Africa. SAA flies to 32 international destinations in 26 countries across the USA, Europe, Asia, South America and Australia.

On 10 April 2006, SAA became an esteemed member of Star Alliance, a leading global airline network.

Voyager Club members can redeem points for rewards and privileges, including access to private airport lounges, additional baggage allowance and even a chauffeur service for Platinum and Lifetime Platinum members.

Its regional unit, South African Express Airways, part of the trusted SAA alliance, took to the skies in April 1994, and has become one of the fastest growing regional airlines with route networks covering major local and regional cities in Africa.


Passengers can travel from Kuala Lumpur via SAA's Asian gateways Hong Kong, Mumbai, South Africa and making immediate connection to almost African and routes including South America.


SAA offers code sharing flights with Malaysia Airlines on their direct services between Kuala Lumpur and Johannesburg.