If you’re planning a trip to Mthatha (formerly Umtata), the part of the world where global icon Nelson Mandela was born, then be sure to book your flights to Mthatha [Umtata] with SAA. Not only will you get an unbelievably good offer on your flight tickets, but we’ll also help you find and book accommodation and rent a car or get airport transfer. With SAA you’ll get so much more then flights to Mthatha, you’ll get award-winning service in all aspects of your journey.
You can also use this page to find out more about our check-in options.
Check-in for flights to Mthatha (Umtata)
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.
SAA Flights
Mthatha Car Rental and Airports Transfers
With South African Airways there is no need to worry about transport once you’ve landed in Mthatha. Book you’re flight tickets with SAA and then book your transport below. This is just one more way in which SAA is trying to make planning your journey easier.
Car Rental
Airport Transfers
Mthatha Hotels
Finding accommodation in Mthatha is easy when doing it through SAA. With South African Airways, affordable and quality accommodation is a given.
Things to do in Mthatha
- Nelson Mandela Museum. A museum dedicated to the late global icon. Described by visitors as ‘insightful’ and ‘moving’ it’s definitely worth a look and will remind you of what this great man has done for us.
- Qunu. Visit the place where Madiba grew up. It’s only 32km south-west of Mthatha.
Learn more about Mthatha at South Africa Tourism