SAA check in

With South African Airways (SAA), it’s never been simpler to check in for your flight. To guarantee a seamless travel experience, SAA provides a variety of check-in options, including online, mobile, and traditional airport check-in. Everything you need to know about SAA check-in will be covered in this article, including where to check in at the airport, how and when to check in, and the advantages of online check-in.

SAA Online Check-in: Quick & Convenient

Online check-in is one of the fastest ways to complete your pre-flight procedures. It allows passengers to select seats, receive boarding passes, and save time at the airport.

✔ When Does Online Check-in Open?
Online check-in opens 24 hours before departure and remains available up to 90 minutes before domestic flights and two hours before international flights.

✔ How to Check-in Online

  1. Visit flysaa.com or use the South African Airways mobile app.
  2. Enter your e-ticket number or booking reference.
  3. Select or change your seat (if applicable).
  4. Receive your boarding pass via email or save it on your phone.
  5. If you have baggage, drop it off at the SAA bag drop counter upon arrival at the airport.

✔ Benefits of Online Check-in

  • Skip the queues and save time.
  • Pick your preferred seat where applicable.
  • Earn Voyager Miles by adding your frequent flyer number.
  • Receive a mobile boarding pass (or print it at home or at the airport kiosk).

SAA Mobile Check-in: Fast & Paperless

If you prefer checking in on the go, mobile check-in is another convenient option.

✔ How to Check-in via Mobile

  1. Open the SAA mobile app or visit the online check-in page.
  2. Enter your e-ticket number or booking reference.
  3. Receive your mobile boarding pass via email or save it to your phone.
  4. At the airport, scan your mobile boarding pass at security and boarding gates.

✔ What’s in It for You?

  • No need to print a boarding pass.
  • Go straight to the bag drop counter (if checking luggage) or directly to the gate.
  • Less time spent at the airport, giving you more time to relax or shop.

SAA Airport Check-in: Traditional Counter Service

For travelers who prefer the traditional check-in method, SAA offers full-service check-in counters at all major airports.

✔ Check-in Counters Open:

  • Domestic flights: From two hours before departure.
  • International flights: From three hours before departure.

✔ Self-Service Kiosks:
If you didn’t check-in online and don’t want to wait in line, you can use an SAA self-service kiosk to print your boarding pass before heading to the bag drop counter.

Online Check-in Availability by Airport

Online check-in is available from several domestic and international airports, making it a convenient option for many travelers.

✔ Domestic Airports

  • Johannesburg (JNB)
  • Cape Town (CPT)
  • Durban (DUR)
  • Gqeberha (PLZ)

✔ International Airports

  • Accra (ACC)
  • Harare (HRE)
  • Kinshasa (FIH)
  • Lusaka (LUN)
  • Maputo (MPM)
  • Lubumbashi (FBM)
  • Victoria Falls (VFA)
  • Windhoek (WDH)
  • Mauritius (MRU)
  • Abidjan (ABJ)
  • São Paulo (GRU)
  • Perth (PER)

Important Notice: For flights from Johannesburg and Cape Town to São Paulo, as well as flights from Accra, Kinshasa, and Lubumbashi, online check-in is permitted, but home-printed boarding passes are not accepted. Passengers must visit the airport check-in counter for bag drop and to collect their boarding passes.

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