Air France Expands to Daily Flights Between Paris and Cape Town for 2025/26 Summer

Air France will fly daily between Cape Town and Paris during the 2025/26 southern summer. This is a major upgrade from the 2024/25 season, when the airline operated only three weekly flights.

The expanded schedule begins on 15 December 2025 and runs through 12 January 2026, covering the peak holiday travel period.

More Flights, More Freedom

The new daily service gives travellers greater flexibility when flying between South Africa and Europe. It also strengthens connections to the Americas via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.

“For our South African travellers, this expansion provides far more choices and options for your journeys to Europe and the Americas,” said Wilson Tauro, Air France-KLM Country Manager for Southern Africa.

Daily Flight Schedule

From 15 December 2025 to 12 January 2026, Air France will operate the following schedule:

• AF0871: Departs Cape Town at 08:50, arrives in Paris at 19:20
• AF0890: Departs Paris at 18:30, arrives in Cape Town at 06:45 the next day

This daily rotation offers smooth departures and convenient arrival times on both ends.

A Vote of Confidence in South Africa

This move highlights Air France’s confidence in the South African market. It also positions Cape Town as a key hub in the airline’s African network.

Flying daily between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) will serve both leisure and business travellers well. More flights mean easier access to European winter holidays and long-haul connections.