Affordable flights to Bloemfontein are a given with SAA. But that’s not all we’ll do for you. We’ll also help you arrange transport and accomodation for your stay, and, because we believe in going the extra mile for our customers, we’ve also included a list of things to do while in Bloemfontein. So, book your flights to Bloemfontein with us and discover why we’re Africa’s most awarded airline.
You can also use this page to learn about all available check-in options.
Check-in for flights to Bloemfontein
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
Bloemfontein Car Rental and Airports Transfers
South African Airways has partnered with all major car rental companies to ensure you get the type of transport you want. So complete your flight booking on flysaa.com and click on the links below to arrange your transport. We’ve done all the work and selected the best for you.
Car Rental
Airport Transfers
Bloemfontein Hotels
It doesn't matter if you're in Bloemfontein for a short business trip or whether you're going there for a leisurely getaway, SAA will help you find and book a Hotel to meet your needs.
Things to do in Bloemfontein
- Franklin Game Reserve. This is the only game reserve in the world that is located in the middle of a city. Here you will find abundant African wildlife including zebras, blesbokke, giraffes, and a great assortment of birds. Entrance is free and while you are there be sure to visit Navel Hill, which will give you a panoramic, 360 degree view of Bloemfontein.
- Oliewenhuis Art Museum. This art gallery is housed in a 1941 Neo-Dutch style mansion. Here you’ll find a collection of the best African art and an outdoor sculpture park whose premier attraction is a working carousel.
- Bagamoya Wildlife Estate. See the king of the Big Five, the African lion, up close and personal. You’ll also be able to play with lion cubs.
- Free State National Botanical Garden. Arguably the best Botanical Garden in South Africa. There are paved walkways and an abundance of plant life. You’re also allowed to take moonlit walks –a perfect couple’s activity.
- Anglo Boer War Museum. Experience this part of history like you’ve never experienced it before. This unique museum uses interesting and unconventional methods to tell the story.
Learn more about Bloemfontein at South Africa Tourism