Flight Centre South Africa Reviews 

14,212
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Looking at 338 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the exceptional staff for their professionalism, helpfulness, and willingness to go the extra mile, making the booking process seamless and stress-free. Many reviewers appreciate the excellent customer service, noting agents provide thorough, thoughtful assistance and keep them updated throughout their travel journey. However, some people were dissatisfied with the lack of proactive communication, mentioning unexpected flight changes and unfulfilled promises for information. A few other people also felt that the service could be incompetent or unresponsive, leading to frustration and a reluctance to use the company again.

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Staff

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Service

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Customer service

Users describe positive interactions with customer service, highlighting the exceptional support,... See more

Booking process

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Holidays

Customers consistently note positive experiences with holidays, often praising the professional and attentive... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would like to take this opportunity to send my gratitude to Pearl Napo in Greenstone. Her service is excellent and she is always available to assist anytime, even on weekends or evenings. Most of... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mornay Carstens at the Cavendish, Cape Town office, is the most helpful agent. He provides documentation, advice, seat bookings and also assists with refund collections etc. This is WAY BEYOND his cal... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve dealt with travel agents before but my experience at the Cavendish branch with Mornay Carstens was the best I’ve ever had. He worked tirelessly to find a program to fit my needs as a granny hosti... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Schalk Van Heerden was so helpful with my last minute arrangements for travel. Without his advice and recommendations I'd probably have endured a lot of disappointment, and visa denials... eish! But h... See more

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Company details

  1. Travel agent
  2. Airline ticket agency
  3. Cruise Travel Agency
  4. Tour Agent
  5. Travel deals

About Flight Centre South Africa

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Flight Centre - Your centre for travel. | Flights, hotels, cruise, tours & more. At Flight Centre we know all there is to know about travel. From airfares and cruises to amazing holiday deals. View Deals

Flight Centre South Africa

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Your centre for travel!
Flight Centre is the most recognised and trusted mass travel retailer in South Africa, with a wide range of travel products for every type of traveller. From flights, holiday packages, tours, cruises, car hire and more, we cater for all travel needs and open up the world to those who want to see.

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick and excellent service

I needed to make last minute travel arrangements and need quick service. Anziscke responded almost immediately to my request. Thrity-two minutes after I sent my request to her, my flights were booked, I paid and had my receipt in hand. Makes me wonder why I have never used them before.

3 June 2026
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Reply from Flight Centre South Africa

We love to see this wonderful review, and how they've taken such great care of your last-minute booking! Thanks so much for sharing 😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Honeymoon booking

Angelique Cronje was an absolute pleasure to deal with, so helpful. If I could give more than 5 stars I would. 10/10 service!

3 June 2026
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Reply from Flight Centre South Africa

We love to see this excellent review, and to hear they made your booking process so easy! Thanks for sharing 😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Efficiently processed my refund request.

26 May 2026
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Reply from Flight Centre South Africa

Hi,thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that the team made your booking experience smooth, efficient, and enjoyable. We appreciate you sharing your feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We just want to express our gratitude…

We just want to express our gratitude to Jaco Van Staden for your exceptional service. From our booking to accommodation and flights you delivered. Thank you!!Thank you!!! Will surely make use of your services for our
next holiday. ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Till next time..🫡🫡
Boneta &Hilton Smitsdorff

2 June 2026
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Reply from Flight Centre South Africa

Thanks for the great review 😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Booking of flight tickets and visa

We have been dealing with Hermarie at Flight Centre Kimberley for many years and her services are outstanding. She is always prepared to walk the extra mile.

26 May 2026
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Reply from Flight Centre South Africa

Thanks for this amazing review. We love seeing how the team went above and beyond to share their expertise and tailor a trip perfect for you!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unethical business

Unethical business. We paid upfront for a hire car in France. None of the documentation stated Debit Cards coils not be used. We arrived in France and were denied a vehicle.

We managed to get a vehicle through another provider but Flight Centre would not give us a refund. Their agent Rachel Naidoo was rude and unprofessional.

I attempted legal action but was told ti go through an Ombadsman but my mum took ill and I wasn't able to continue.

I will see if there's a statute of limitation.

5 June 2025
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Reply from Flight Centre South Africa

Dear Colleen
We are terribly sorry that you have been disappointed. Our Customer Experience team would be happy to look into this and provide you with feedback. Please send your concerns to customer@fctg.co.za.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful friendly knowledgeable

29 May 2026
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Reply from Flight Centre South Africa

We’re so happy to see this glowing feedback! It's great to hear how their knowledge and dedication made your planning process simple and enjoyable. Thanks for sharing such a positive review with us! 😍

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional service from start to finish!

From the very first call, it was clear I was in excellent hands. As someone using a travel agent for the first time, I had plenty of questions - and not once did Danielle make me feel like a burden for asking. She jumped on my inquiry immediately, got to work searching flights straight away, and handled all the back and forth with such patience and warmth.

Within 3 hours, my flights and travel insurance was booked without a single hiccup. What could have been an overwhelming process for a first-timer was made completely stress-free by Danielle's friendly, accommodating approach and willingness to help.

If you're new to booking through a travel agent - or even if you're not - I couldnt recommend Danielle more highly. Exceptional service from start to finish!

28 May 2026
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Reply from Flight Centre South Africa

Thank you for this awesome review. We love to hear their expertise and experience truly shone through in taking excellent care of your travels. Thanks for sharing!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service received from Klara Spangenberg (Cresta Flight Centre). She has a beautiful personality, treated me professionally and made me feel comfortable. A real asset to the company.

27 May 2026
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Reply from Flight Centre South Africa

We love to see this excellent review, and how their patience and professionalism made your complex booking easy and simple for you! Thanks so much for sharing, 🙂

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Planning a Trip? Ask for Maxine

Maxine was an absolute joy to work with. Her warmth, expertise, and enthusiasm made her a perfect fit for us. We truly hope other travellers have the opportunity to work with the lovely Maxine as well.

23 May 2026
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Reply from Flight Centre South Africa

Thank you for this awesome review. We love to hear their expertise and experience truly shone through in taking excellent care of your travels. Thanks for sharing!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Flight Possible Breach of Reasonable Consumer ExpectationsCentre informed us in writing…

Flight Centre informed us in writing that once our consent form was received, the refund would reflect within 5–10 days. We submitted the form at the end of April. Only after following up telephonically were we suddenly told the process could take 12–18 weeks instead.

This contradiction is extremely frustrating and raises serious concerns about transparency and customer communication. If the refund has already been received from Qatar Airways, customers deserve a clear explanation as to why funds are still being withheld for months thereafter.

At this stage, we simply want honest communication, accountability, and clarity regarding our rights as consumers.

25 May 2026
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Reply from Flight Centre South Africa

Dear Joey,

Thank you for raising your concerns, and we sincerely apologise for the confusion and frustration.

Please allow us to clarify: when the original refund request to the airline is submitted, that process can take up to 12 weeks for the airline to process the funds back to us. However, once the funds are received and the refund form is completed, this would generally mean we have already received the funds and can process this back to the original form of payment, which then takes about 5-10 days, depending on the bank, to reflect back onto the account.

We will investigate this with the team to ensure the correct feedback is provided to you and that the refund is actioned.
~Ang

Update
Dear Joey,
Thank you for allowing us to look into this and assist. We can confirm that the refund has been processed to the details provided.

Once again, please accept our sincere apologies for the confusion and frustration.
~Ang

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ayanda was very polite and helpful

Ayanda was very polite and helpful. Understood what I required. It is always a pleasure dealing with Flight Centre Farrarmere

25 May 2026
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Reply from Flight Centre South Africa

We love to see this excellent review, and to hear they made your booking process so easy! Thanks for sharing 😊

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Nightmare booking through Flight Centre

I want to thank the management of Flight Centre for their swift response after lodging this complaint, therefore I'm changing my review to 4 stars.
Warm regards
M Small

We (6pax) booked our holiday through Megan Matian and Theresa de Beer from Bedford Square but we get no reaction. None of our mails send were acknowledged or replied on.
We are truly disgusted in the (supposed) service.
We still waiting for our transfer vouchers.
Kindly respond to sort our transfers in Mauritius. We are leaving for Mauritius on 1 June and return flights are booked for return flight on 11 June 2026.
I trust we can sort this asap.
Contact Mrs D Erwee

21 February 2026
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Reply from Flight Centre South Africa

Dear Mannie
We are concerned to learn of the difficulties you've experienced with your booking and the lack of communication. We are actively investigating this matter with the team to ensure we provide feedback and assist.

We appreciate you bringing this to our attention.
~A.D

Update

Dear Mannie
Thank you very much for updating your review. We appreciate it.
We're glad we managed to assist and get everything sorted for you. We wish you safe travels.
~A.D

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

TRAVEL AGENT ASSISTANCE AT FLIGHT CENTRE, FARRAMERE

Meagan went above and beyond to help me cancel an air ticket to change travel dates. I spent a long time with her, asking her so many questions that I could have easily frustrated her. She, however, took it in her stride, and we were able to finalise travel plans that were the most suitable.

21 May 2026
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Reply from Flight Centre South Africa

Thanks for this amazing review. We love seeing how the team went above and beyond to share their expertise and tailor a trip perfect for you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing service from Shreshta

Amazing service from Shreshta. She was ever willing to assist with my various queries. It was our first international trip and she ensured that the booking was done smoothly and effortlessly.

5 December 2025
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Reply from Flight Centre South Africa

Thank you for this amazing review, We love seeing how the team went above and beyond to share their expertise and tailor a trip perfect for you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

During my booking to sun city i was in…

During my booking to sun city i was in contact with Phumla. Phumla is a very attentive woman who made sure that everything was arranged for our vacation stay, but also during our stay we we’re able to contact her for the smallest things.
Phumla, thank you for your service!

17 May 2026
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Reply from Flight Centre South Africa

Thanks for the great review 😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Xobani Brooklyn branch

Xobani, a professional, polite, and friendly consultant from the Brooklyn branch, guided me patiently and efficiently. He answered all my questions, even when I changed my travel dates. I am extremely grateful for his exceptional service. .

18 May 2026
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Reply from Flight Centre South Africa

Hi there, thanks so much for your amazing feedback! We love hearing how they were friendly and helpful throughout your booking 😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wow,wow

Wow,wow, wow what an awesome experience from Ayanda at the Farrarmere branch of Flight Centre. From our first encounter and us giving her our specific wish list, she did not disappoint. She has been my right hand from the beginning up until now yet our journey is not yet finish. A massive Thank you for her friendly, helpful service. She is for sure a real assett to the company and is evident that she loves her job. Thank you. Mr & Mrs Samuelson

17 May 2026
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Reply from Flight Centre South Africa

We love to see this awesome review for your agent, and how they used their expertise and experience to take such great care of your travels! Thanks for sharing!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

fast response

fast response, professional approach

15 May 2026
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Reply from Flight Centre South Africa

Hi Rainer
We appreciate your kind words. We are glad we could help.
~Ang

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing service from Pearl Napo

Amazing service from Pearl Napo - Flightcentre Greenstone !
Choose her - every time ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Setting up a flight gift for my fiance seemed scary but she helped me through the process confidently and still assisted with urgent changes we needed! Super grateful 🙏

13 May 2026
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Reply from Flight Centre South Africa

We love to see this wonderful review, and how they've taken such great care of your last-minute booking! Thanks so much for sharing 😊

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