1. Introduction to Lodge Link

2. Connecting the City to the Bush
Experience the heart of the African bush with daily direct flights from Johannesburg and Cape Town to Nelspruit KMIA as well as the iconic Skukuza Airport, gateway to the Sabi Sand, The Kruger National Park, Timbavati, Phinda and the private game lodges.
A short apron transfer connects you onward to the doorstep of your Safari destination on Airlink’s lodge link service to the Ulusaba, Arathusa, Londolozi, Ngala and Phinda Airstrips. You also have the freedom to enjoy a short open safari vehicle transfer from the Airstrips to adjoining private game lodges in the reserves. 
A short air transfer from the lodge airstrips or Skukuza Airport to Nelspruit KMIA connects you conveniently to Livingstone (Zambia) and Vilanculos (Mozambique), gateway to the Bazaruto and Benguerra Islands.

3. Lodge Link Network Map

4. Lodge Link Airstrips Codes
LDZ - Londolozi Airstrip
ULX - Ulusaba Airstrip
ASS - Arathusa Airstrip
NGL - Ngala Airstrip
PZL - Phinda Airstrip

5. Lodge Link Airstrips
Londolozi Airstrip is an exclusive service for Londolozi guests only
Ulusaba Airstrip services Ulusaba, Leadwood, Exeter River, Inyati, Leopard Hills, Dulini, Savanna and Idube
Arathusa Airstrip services Arathusa, Djuma, Cheetah Plains, Simbambili, Nkorho, Chitwa Chitwa and Elephant Plains
Ngala Airstrip services Ngala Safari and Ngala Tented
Phinda Airstrip services Phinda, Thanda and Rocktail

6. Grand Cessna Caravan Aircraft
New Grand Cessna Caravan 208BEX
Four caravans in the fleet
Operated by two pilots
Seats twelve passengers
Glass cockpit
State of the art navigation systems minimising weather disruptions
Two one seat confiruration
Leather interior

7. Lodge Link Schedule

8. Lodge Link Information
Bookable via the GDS and electronic booking platforms
Single contract in conjunction with SAA longhaul
E.g.: Perth to Phinda or New York to Ngala
These exclusive services are restricted to applicable lodges and their respective guests
Airside lounges at Skukuza Airport and Nelspruit KMIA with refreshment and restroom facilities
Short apron transfers providing seamless connectivity
Minimum connecting time at Skukuza Airport and Nelspruit KMIA is 20 minutes - please note that this is a legal IATA connecting time
Charter Flights on request – contact Airlink’s Group Department

9. Baggage Policy Checked baggage 20kgs (soft bag)
Cabin baggage 8kgs (soft bag)
Free baggage storage facilities at Skukuza Airport and Nelspruit KMIA
Free baggage transfers between Skukuza Airport and Nelspruit KMIA for passengers utilising a minimum of 2 consecutive lodge link flights

10. Websites
The websites are import tools and a point of reference therefore please utilise them to refresh and update yourselves with the various aspects of the Lodge Link Programme:
Airlink –
Skukuza Airport –

11. Lodge Link Schedule Frequency Aircraft Configuration Departs Origin
Destination
Arrives
Daily
CNC
Y12
09:45
ASS
LDZ
09:55
10:05
SZK
10:20
11:15
SKZ
11:30
11:40
11:50
12:00
MQP
12:40
13:00
13:30
13:40
13:50
14:00
14:10
14:20
14:35
14:55
15:10
15:20
15:30
ULX
10:10
10:30
11:05
12:55
13:25
14:15
14:45
15:00
10:00
PZL
11:10
NGL
12:15
13:05
14:30
15:35