South African Airways SA2489 Flight Status
According to the latest from Trip.com for South African Airways Flight SA2489 from Istanbul to Cape Town (IST–CPT): Great news — Flight SA2489 has landed safely at Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT) at 11:10 AM local time, arriving about 40m early.
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 23m early
11h 5m
Check-in Counter
E-F
Boarding Gate
D10
Arrival Gate
A4
Baggage
4
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 40m early
11h 5m
Check-in Counter
E-F
Boarding Gate
D9
Arrival Gate
A4
Baggage
3
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
11h 5m
Check-in Counter
E-F
Boarding Gate
F14
Arrival Gate
A4
Baggage
4
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SA2489 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the SA2489 flight flying from Istanbul to Cape Town on 10/22/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A350-900. This aircraft has been in service for 6y. The aircraft is equipped with 229 seats.
Airbus A350-900
Punctuality (Departure)
60
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
97
%
Early on average
17 minutes
Age
6y
Seats
229
Flight Distance
--
Economy
Business
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port
Seat Information
79 cm
Legroom
46 cm
Seat width
99°
Reclining Angle
3-3-3
Seat layout example
In-Flight Services
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (free)
USB port and power outlet
Seat Information
112 cm
Legroom
56 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
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Flight History for SA2489
Trip.com historical records show that the last SA2489 flight departed on Wed, Oct 21 from IST at approximately 2:07 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in CPT at 11:27 AM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Oct 17 | Istanbul (IST) | Cape Town (CPT) | 359 | 2:38 AM | 11:52 AM | Arrived |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Istanbul (IST) | Cape Town (CPT) | 359 | 2:10 AM | 11:28 AM | Arrived |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Istanbul (IST) | Cape Town (CPT) | 359 | 2:12 AM | 11:27 AM | Arrived |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Istanbul (IST) | Cape Town (CPT) | 359 | 2:15 AM | 11:25 AM | Arrived |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Istanbul (IST) | Cape Town (CPT) | 359 | 2:07 AM | 11:27 AM | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Istanbul (IST) | Cape Town (CPT) | 359 | 2:04 AM | 11:10 AM | Arrived |
| Fri, Oct 23 | Istanbul (IST) | Cape Town (CPT) | 359 | 1:45 AM | 11:50 AM | Scheduled |
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SA2489 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of SA2489 is 60% (Late on average 31 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 97% (Early on average 17 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
60
%
Late on average
31 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
60
%
30 mins late
37
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
3
%
Canceled
0
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
97
%
Early on average
17 minutes
Early
83
%
On time
13
%
30 mins late
0
%
60 mins late
3
%
90 mins late
0
%
Canceled
0
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight sa2489?
Flight sa2489 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 11:10 AM (updated Oct 22, 2026).Is flight sa2489 on time today?
Flight sa2489 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 11:10 AM; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.Has flight sa2489 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight sa2489 is scheduled to depart at 1:45 AM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 2:04 AM, and the current status is Arrived (updated Oct 22, 2026).When is flight sa2489 scheduled to arrive?
Flight sa2489 is scheduled to arrive at 11:50 AM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 11:10 AM. Status is Arrived as of Oct 22, 2026.What route does flight sa2489 fly?
Flight sa2489 is operated by South African Airways from Istanbul (IST) to Cape Town (CPT). Typical flight time is about 11 hours5 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.How can I check real-time status for flight sa2489?
Track flight sa2489 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 sa2489 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If sa2489 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Oct 22, 2026). Contact South African Airways or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.Has flight sa2489 departed from Istanbul?
Flight sa2489 has already left Istanbul and completed its journey. Departure was 2:04 AM; actual arrival 11:10 AM.What is the seat configuration for flight sa2489?
Flight sa2489 usually flies a Airbus A350-900 with seat layout 3-3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
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