Fastjet has announced that it will commence flights to Victoria Falls from Johannesburg on 25 March 2016 in response to strong passenger and tour operator demand. Services between Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport and Victoria Falls International Airport will operate using fastjet’s modern Airbus A319 jet aircraft with seating for up to 156 passengers. Initially operating twice a week on Fridays and Sundays, fastjet’s flights will depart Victoria Falls at 12:40 and land in Johannesburg at 14:15. The return flight from Johannesburg departs at 14:55 and lands in Victoria Falls at 16:35. Tickets for the Victoria Falls flights from Johannesburg are on sale now, with fastjet advising passengers to book early to take advantage of its lowest priced fares.

Currently, prices range in the vicinity of around R1 939 for a one-way ticket, which includes all government and airport taxes.