Airlink adds Nacala to Mozambique destinations
30 October 2025, Johannesburg – Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline, will add Nacala to its Mozambican destination portfolio from February 2026. The coastal town will be Airlink’s seventh Mozambican destination and will initially be served with twice-weekly return flights from Johannesburg operating on Mondays and Fridays. Airlink will operate its comfortable and efficient Embraer regional jet aircraft on the route. “By adding Nacala to our network, Airlink is able to provide additional vital connectivity for business and leisure travellers to and from Mozambique’s economically important north-eastern region, complementing our current services to Nampula,” explained Airlink CEO, de Villiers Engelbrecht.
From 02 February 2026 Airlink flights between Johannesburg (JNB) and Nacala (MNC) will operate twice a week. The JNB to MNC flight will operate on Monday and Fridays departing at 10h30 and arriving at 13h10 on flight 4Z 236. The MNC to JNB flight will operate on Monday and Fridays departing at 13h45 and arriving at 16h35 on flight 4Z 237 Customers wanting to travel on this and other Airlink routes can book and manage their trips on flyairlink.com, Airlink’s smartphone app or through travel agents. Airlink currently operates 64 return flights a week to Mozambique serving Maputo, Beira, Pemba, Nampula, Tete and Vilanculos.
Airlink flights are scheduled to provide convenient connections with our other domestic and regional services as well as with long-haul flights provided by our global airline partners. Discounted economy class tickets attract a 20kg free luggage allowance, with 30kg allocated for full-fare economy travellers. All passengers receive a free 15kg sports equipment allowance. Onboard, our customers are treated to a complimentary light meal, refreshments, generous leg room and a choice of aisle or window seat (Airlink’s aircraft do not have middle seats).
About Airlink Airlink was established in 1992 and is Southern Africa’s premier privately-owned regional airline. With its fleet of over 65 modern jetliners, Airlink serves these cities and other destinations throughout Southern Africa as well as Madagascar and St Helena Island. It offers worldwide connections through its partners, which include many trusted and well-known inter-continental brands and its FlyNamibia franchise.
