How to Book Travel on Airlink Swaziland
Swaziland Airlink flies locally in Swaziland, South Africa and other neighboring countries. Because it partners with South African Airways, it can offer a wide variety of foreign (including the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe) and domestic destinations connected to local flights and tours. North America tourists may travel without a visa in either Swaziland or South Africa for stays less than 2 months. Follow these steps to start planning your trip.
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Things You'll Need
- Valid passport
- Current vaccinations for cholera and typhoid
- Computer with Internet access to book tickets
Instructions
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Book Tickets on Swaziland Airlink
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Book your Swaziland Airlink trip over the phone by calling the Central Reservations line of its partner, South African Airways, at 011 (+27) 11 978 1111, or book tickets on the Swaziland Airlink Web site (see Resources below). On the Web site, enter dates and times in the spaces provided and choose a flight from the schedule shown.
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Pay with a credit card. If you're worried about security, ask at a travel agency or international airport what safety precautions these airlines take to preserve privacy.
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Use a travel agent or book an itinerary on your own. The former choice is better for those who have never visited these countries before; the latter for old hands who know exactly where they are going. To put together an itinerary on your own, call the airline at 011 (+268) 09268 51 86155.
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Enjoy the flexibility of numerous options. Swaziland Airlink and South African Airways have expansive schedules with many flights and destinations.
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Decide what sights and activities you would like to include in your trip. There are plenty of travel sites about Swaziland and South Africa on the Internet. Both locations are known for their natural beauty and wildlife and Swaziland in particular for its mountains and exotic birds.
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Tips & Warnings
Talk to your doctor before you leave to find out exactly what immunizations or medicines you need. Get your shots far enough in advance to assure their effectiveness.
For the most flights to choose from, arrange to travel from Johannesburg to Matsapha International Airport, the centrally located terminal in Swaziland.
It is possible to exchange dollars for Emalangeni, the local currency, but the exchange rate is generally better on South African rand notes, which are also used in Swaziland. American Express, Visa and MasterCard are accepted in most places, as are traveler's checks in U.S. dollars, euros or pounds sterling. Larger cities may even have ATM's.
The aircraft used by Swaziland Airlink are considered unsafe by the European Union. Those used by South African Airways, however, are approved.
