Flysafair FA516 Flight Status
According to Trip.com real-time data, the FA516 flight operated by Flysafair on Oct 22, 2026, scheduled to fly from Cape Town (CPT) to East london (ELS), has experienced a change in flight status: the originally scheduled departure time has been delayed, and the new departure time is 7:35 AM , with a new arrival time of 8:45 AM . Trip.com will continue to keep you updated on the latest flight status.
Thu, Oct 8
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 16m early
1h 35m
Check-in Counter
A75-A90
Boarding Gate
C4
Arrival Gate
2L
Baggage
2
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Delayed
Your flight is about 1h 50m late
Check-in Counter
A75-A90
Boarding Gate
--
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
1
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FA516 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the FA516 flight flying from Cape Town to East london on 10/22/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 23y, 10m. The aircraft is equipped with 189 seats.
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
100
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
100
%
Early on average
8 minutes
Age
23y, 10m
Seats
189
Flight Distance
--
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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Flight History for FA516
Trip.com historical records show that the last FA516 flight departed on Thu, Oct 8 from CPT at approximately 5:57 AM. This flight is expected to arrrive in ELS at 7:04 AM.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Model | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Thu, Oct 1 | Cape Town (CPT) | East london (ELS) | 738 | 6:00 AM | 7:11 AM | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 8 | Cape Town (CPT) | East london (ELS) | 738 | 5:57 AM | 7:04 AM | Arrived |
| Thu, Oct 22 | Cape Town (CPT) | East london (ELS) | 738 | 7:35 AM | 8:45 AM | Delayed |
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FA516 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of FA516 is 100% (Late on average 14 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 8 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
100
%
Late on average
14 minutes
Early
0
%
On time
100
%
30 mins late
0
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Canceled
17
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100
%
Early on average
8 minutes
Early
78
%
On time
22
%
30 mins late
0
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Canceled
17
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight fa516?
Flight fa516 is delayed by about 110 minutes (status: Delayed). Latest estimated departure/arrival: 7:35 AM / 8:45 AM (updated Oct 22, 2026).Is flight fa516 on time today?
Flight fa516 is delayed by about 110 minutes (status: Delayed). The latest estimated departure/arrival times are 7:35 AM / 8:45 AM. Watch for gate changes.Has flight fa516 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight fa516 is scheduled to depart at 5:45 AM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 7:35 AM, and the current status is Delayed (updated Oct 22, 2026).When is flight fa516 scheduled to arrive?
Flight fa516 is scheduled to arrive at 7:20 AM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 8:45 AM. Status is Delayed as of Oct 22, 2026.How can I check real-time status for flight fa516?
Track flight fa516 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 fa516 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If fa516 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Delayed, 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 fa516 departed from Cape Town?
Flight fa516 has not left Cape Town (CPT) yet and is delayed by about 110 minutes. Latest estimated departure: 7:35 AM.What is the seat configuration for flight fa516?
Flight fa516 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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