Lufthansa Group expands summer 2026 flights to South Africa and Namibia!

The Lufthansa Group has unveiled its Summer 2026 flight schedule, offering enhanced connectivity to South Africa and Namibia. Travellers can now enjoy more frequent departures, nonstop intercontinental access, and seamless travel opportunities, making Europe-to-Southern Africa trips easier than ever.

Munich > Johannesburg: Three weekly nonstop flightsLufthansa continues its popular nonstop route from Munich to Johannesburg, operating three flights per week on the Airbus A350-900. Passengers benefit from fuel-efficient travel, lie-flat Business Class seats, and state-of-the-art inflight entertainment on the 10.5-hour journey. 

Frankfurt > Cape Town: Expanded weekly serviceFrom Frankfurt, Lufthansa increases Cape Town flights from three to five weekly departures for Summer 2026. The modern widebody aircraft provide comfort, flexibility, and world-class service, while multiple departure days make planning easier for travellers.

Zurich > Windhoek: Edelweiss Air introduces twice-weekly routeEdelweiss Air introduces a Zürich–Windhoek route, flying twice weekly (Monday & Friday) on the Airbus A350. This new service gives Swiss and European travellers direct access to Namibia's deserts, national parks, and vibrant capital city, opening exciting leisure and adventure opportunities.

Zurich > Cape Town: Edelweiss Air extends Cape Town season into early June 2026Edelweiss Air will extend its seasonal Zurich – Cape Town  service into early June, marking its longest-ever South Africa  season. Flights will then resume again in early September 2026, offering even more flexibility for European visitors planning late-season trips to Cape Town.In addition, Edelweiss Air will increase its winter 2025/26 frequencies on the Zurich > Cape Town  route from four to five flights per week, ensuring smoother connectivity and more travel options between Europe and Cape Town.