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FA523 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the FA523 flight operated by Flysafair on Nov 12, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Cape Town (CPT). The flight is expected to depart at 12:50 PM and land at 2:15 PM .
Thu, Nov 5
Thu, Nov 12
PLZ-CPT

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 4m early
Port Elizabeth(PLZ)
12:59 PM
Scheduled: 12:50 PM, Nov 5
Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 25m
Cape Town(CPT)
2:11 PM
Scheduled: 2:15 PM, Nov 5
Cape Town International Airport
Check-in Counter
A6-A11
Boarding Gate
6
Arrival Gate
A7
Baggage
1
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PLZ-CPT

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Port Elizabeth(PLZ)
12:50 PM
Scheduled: 12:50 PM, Nov 12
Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 1h 25m
Cape Town(CPT)
2:15 PM
Scheduled: 2:15 PM, Nov 12
Cape Town International Airport
Check-in Counter
A6-A11
Boarding Gate
6
Arrival Gate
A12
Baggage
5
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FA523 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the FA523 flight flying from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town on 11/11/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Boeing 737-800. This aircraft has been in service for 19y, 2m. The aircraft is equipped with 189 seats.
flight status
Boeing 737-800
Punctuality (Departure)
91 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
91 %
Late on average
33 minutes
Age
19y, 2m
Seats
189
Flight Distance
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Flight History for FA523

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Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Thu, Oct 22 Port Elizabeth (PLZ) Cape Town (CPT) 738 12:59 PM 2:16 PM Arrived
Thu, Oct 29 Port Elizabeth (PLZ) Cape Town (CPT) 738 12:59 PM 2:00 PM Arrived
Thu, Nov 5 Port Elizabeth (PLZ) Cape Town (CPT) 738 12:59 PM 2:11 PM Arrived
Thu, Nov 12 Port Elizabeth (PLZ) Cape Town (CPT) 738 12:50 PM 2:15 PM Scheduled

FA523 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of FA523 is 91% (Late on average 46 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 91% (Late on average 33 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
91 %
Late on average 46 minutes
Early
4 %
On time
87 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
9 %
Canceled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
91 %
Late on average 33 minutes
Early
57 %
On time
35 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
9 %
Canceled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight fa523?

    Flight fa523 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 12:50 PM, arrival 2:15 PM (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight fa523 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 12:50 PM, with arrival at 2:15 PM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight fa523 is scheduled to depart at 12:50 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 12:50 PM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 11, 2026).
  • Flight fa523 is scheduled to arrive at 2:15 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 2:15 PM. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 11, 2026.
  • Flight fa523 is operated by Flysafair from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Cape Town (CPT). Typical flight time is about 1 hour25 minutes; operating days may include Wednesday.
  • Track flight fa523 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 fa523 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 11, 2026). Contact Flysafair or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight fa523 has not departed from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) yet and is currently on schedule for 12:50 PM.
  • Flight fa523 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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