Air France brings back popular seasonal Cape Town–Paris route for 2026/27 summer season
Air France is bringing back its popular seasonal direct service between Cape Town and Paris for the 2026/27 summer travel season, giving South African travellers more opportunities to experience the French capital and connect onwards to destinations across Europe and beyond.
The seasonal service will operate from 22 September 2026 through to 27 March 2027, with frequencies increasing as the season progresses.
From 22 September to 31 October 2026, Air France will operate three weekly flights between Cape Town International Airport and Paris-Charles de Gaulle on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. The Cape Town departure will take place shortly after midnight, at 00:15, arriving in Paris at 12:15 the same day. Passengers travelling on these services should take note that they will need to arrive at Cape Town International Airport on the evening before departure.
From 1 November 2026 to 27 March 2027, the service will increase to five flights per week, operating every day except Tuesdays and Thursdays. During this period, flights will depart Cape Town at 08:30, arriving at Paris-Charles de Gaulle at 19:20.
All services will be operated using Air France's Airbus A350-900, one of the airline's flagship long-haul aircraft.
The return of the seasonal route comes as Air France continues to strengthen its long-haul network and respond to demand for travel between South Africa and France. The airline's Paris-Charles de Gaulle hub also provides travellers with convenient onward connections to destinations across Air France's extensive European and international network.
Flight schedule
22 September – 31 October 2026
Days: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
Departure: Cape Town 00:15
Arrival: Paris-Charles de Gaulle 12:15
Frequency: 3 flights per week
Please note: passengers travelling on the 00:15 departure should arrive at Cape Town International Airport on the evening before their flight.
1 November 2026 – 27 March 2027
Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Departure: Cape Town 08:30
Arrival: Paris-Charles de Gaulle 19:20
Frequency: 5 flights per week
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