South African Airways SA2486 Flight Status
Status: Flight SA2486 Landed Safely | Early. According to Trip.com's latest status for South African Airways flight SA2486 from Johannesburg to Istanbul (JNB-IST): Landed: Istanbul Airport (IST) at 04:22 (local time) Early: Approximately 18m early.
Sat, Sep 19
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 18m early
9h 45m
Check-in Counter
A98-A103
Boarding Gate
A3
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
9
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SA2486 Aircraft Details
Plane model info unavailable
Punctuality (Departure)
89%
Punctuality (Arrival)
96%
Early on average
22 minutes
Age
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Seats
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Distance
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Economy
Onboard Amenities
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Seating Plan
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Legroom
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Seat width
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Reclining Angle
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Seat layout example
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Flight History for SA2486
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Type | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Sat, Sep 5 | Johannesburg (JNB) | Istanbul (IST) | 359 | 18:09 | 04:15 | Arrived |
| Tue, Sep 8 | Johannesburg (JNB) | Istanbul (IST) | 359 | 18:02 | 03:55 | Arrived |
| Thu, Sep 10 | Johannesburg (JNB) | Istanbul (IST) | 359 | 18:03 | 04:11 | Arrived |
| Sat, Sep 12 | Johannesburg (JNB) | Istanbul (IST) | 359 | 17:56 | 03:50 | Arrived |
| Tue, Sep 15 | Johannesburg (JNB) | Istanbul (IST) | 359 | 18:05 | 03:57 | Arrived |
| Thu, Sep 17 | Johannesburg (JNB) | Istanbul (IST) | 359 | 18:07 | 04:17 | Arrived |
| Sat, Sep 19 | Johannesburg (JNB) | Istanbul (IST) | 359 | 18:08 | 04:22 | Arrived |
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SA2486 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of SA2486 is 89% (Late on average 23 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 96% (Early on average 22 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
89%
Late on average 23 minutes
Early
0%
On time
89%
30 mins late
4%
60 mins late
4%
90 mins late
4%
Cancelled
0%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
96%
Early on average 22 minutes
Early
93%
On time
4%
30 mins late
0%
60 mins late
0%
90 mins late
4%
Cancelled
0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight sa2486?
Flight sa2486 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival 04:22 (updated Sep 20, 2026).Is flight sa2486 on time today?
Flight sa2486 has arrived (status: Arrived). Actual arrival was 04:22; follow airport screens for the baggage carousel.Has flight sa2486 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight sa2486 is scheduled to depart at 17:55. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 18:08, and the current status is Arrived (updated Sep 20, 2026).When is flight sa2486 scheduled to arrive?
Flight sa2486 is scheduled to arrive at 04:40. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 04:22. Status is Arrived as of Sep 20, 2026.What is the gate information for flight sa2486?
For flight sa2486, the departure terminal is A and the boarding gate is A3. Gate assignments can change at short notice—confirm on airport screens before heading to security.What route does flight sa2486 fly?
Flight sa2486 is operated by South African Airways from Johannesburg (JNB) to Istanbul (IST). Typical flight time is about 9 hours45 minutes; operating days may include Sunday.How can I check real-time status for flight sa2486?
Track flight sa2486 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 sa2486 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If sa2486 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Arrived, updated Sep 20, 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 sa2486 departed from Johannesburg?
Flight sa2486 has already left Johannesburg and completed its journey. Departure was 18:08; actual arrival 04:22.
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