Flysafair FA521 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the FA521 flight operated by Flysafair on Oct 22, 2026, flying from East london (ELS) to Cape Town (CPT), departed at 08:37 and is expected to arrive at 10:12 and land at Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
Thu, Oct 15
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 15m early
1h 45m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
2L
Arrival Gate
C4
Baggage
5
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En route
Your flight has departed East london and is expected to arrive in Cape Town at 10:12.
1h 45m
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
2L
Arrival Gate
C10
Baggage
6
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FA520
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Cape Town (CPT)
East london (ELS)
East london (ELS)
Scheduled: 08:00
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17m early
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FA521 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the FA521 flight flying from East london to Cape Town on 10/22/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 25y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with 186 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
100
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
100
%
Early on average
12 minutes
Age
25y, 10m
Seats
186
Flight Distance
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Economy
In-Flight Services
None
In-flight entertainment is unavailable
Wi-Fi is unavailable
No power outlets are available
Seat Information
76 cm
Legroom
43 cm
Seat width
100°
Reclining Angle
3-3
Seat layout example
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Recent Flight History for FA521
Trip.com historical records show that the last FA521 flight departed on Thu, Oct 15 from ELS at approximately 08:30. This flight is expected to arrrive in CPT at 10:05.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Thu, Oct 1 | East london (ELS) | Cape Town (CPT) | 738 | 08:37 | 10:05 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 8 | East london (ELS) | Cape Town (CPT) | 738 | 08:44 | 10:14 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 15 | East london (ELS) | Cape Town (CPT) | 738 | 08:30 | 10:05 | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 22 | East london (ELS) | Cape Town (CPT) | 738 | 08:37 | 10:12 | En route |
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FA521 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of FA521 is 100% (Late on average 5 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 12 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
100
%
Late on average
5 minutes
Early
21
%
On time
79
%
30 mins late
0
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100
%
Early on average
12 minutes
Early
92
%
On time
8
%
30 mins late
0
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
0
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight fa521?
Flight fa521 has departed (status: En route). Departure 08:37, estimated arrival 10:12 (updated Oct 22, 2026).Is flight fa521 on time today?
Flight fa521 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 08:37 and is estimated to arrive at 10:12.Has flight fa521 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight fa521 is scheduled to depart at 08:35. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 08:37, and the current status is En route (updated Oct 22, 2026).When is flight fa521 scheduled to arrive?
Flight fa521 is scheduled to arrive at 10:20. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 10:12. Status is En route as of Oct 22, 2026.What route does flight fa521 fly?
Flight fa521 is operated by Flysafair from East london (ELS) to Cape Town (CPT). Typical flight time is about 1 hour 45 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.How can I check real-time status for flight fa521?
Track flight fa521 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.If flight fa521 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If fa521 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Oct 22, 2026). Contact Flysafair or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.Has flight fa521 departed from East london?
Flight fa521 has departed from East london (ELS) at 08:37 (status: En route).What is the seat configuration for flight fa521?
Flight fa521 usually flies a Boeing 737-800 with seat layout 3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
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