Kinshasa is the capital and largest city in the Democratic Republic of Congo. A tropical climate is what you can expect along with all the interesting plant and animal life that goes with it.
If the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo is your next destination, then book your flight tickets here and fly SAA. Direct flights to Kinshasa from South African Airways include an extensive selection of beverages, which includes a collection of the best wines from the Cape Winelands and an in-flight meal approved by the South African Chefs Association (and so much so that they’ve awarded us an honorary membership). On this page you can also book transport and accommodation for the duration of your stay in Kinshasa and we’ve also included a list of things to do in the capital.
So book your direct flights to Kinshasa with South African Airways and experience a whole new world of air travel.
Check-in for flights to Kinshasa
Check-in times
- Check-in time for all regional flights is 2 hours and 30 minutes prior to departure.
- Online check-in for e-ticket holders opens 24 hours before flight departures and closes 2 hours prior to international flight departures.
Online check-in
SAA offers an internet check-in service. Check-in online
This service enables you to:
- Print your boarding pass up to 24 hours prior to flight departure.
- Select or change your seat.
Mobile check-in
SAA’smobile check-in service allows you to check in from your internet-enabled mobile phone. Go to m.flysaa.com and:
- Submit your e-ticket number or booking reference number on the check-in screen.
- Download your online boarding pass including Apple's Passbook.
- On arrival at the airport show your online boarding pass to security for scanning.
Self check-in kiosks
Our self-service check-in kiosks are available at the O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg and King Shaka International Airport in Durban.
Use these user-friendly touchscreen devices to:
- Print your boarding pass; and
- Select your seat.
Please note that:
- This check-in option is available to all passengers with confirmed flight tickets on South African Airways.
- All self-service check-in kiosks close 90 minutes before departure time.
Bag drop counter
- Bag drop counters are for passengers with checked baggage who have checked in using flysaa.com or a self-service check-in kiosk.
- After you’ve printed your online boarding pass, proceed to the bag drop counter where your baggage will be tagged and sent to the aircraft.
Kinshasa Car Rental and Airports Transfers
Thanks to South African Airways, flying to Kinshasa is as easy as one-two-three! Book your flights and book your vehicle rental or airport transfer in just a few simple steps. All you need to do is follow the link below, select your requirements, and rest easy knowing that your transport needs will be taken care of by Africa’s leading airline carrier.
Car Rental
Airport Transfers
Kinshasa Hotels
Enjoy the splendour of Kinshasa - let SAA help you arrange your stay. Visit Hotels.com® to find the right accommodation for your budget.
Things to do in Kinshasa
- Musee National de Kinshasa (National Museum). For a small entry fee, you'll be granted access to a rich collection of Congolese art and historical artefacts from this region. What makes the trip worthwhile however, are the impressive statues and sculptures.
- Kwilu Bar. Style, class and loads of good music is what Kwilu Bar is all about! For those who want a memorable night out, you'll find it here.
- Lola ya Bonobo. The Bonobo apes in this zoo are highly intelligent and you'll learn a lot of interesting things about them if you visit Lola ya Bonobo. Bring some bananas if you'd like to feed them. Also do the 3km walk around the sanctuary and soak up the beautiful scenery.