South African Airways SA2488 Flight Status
Based on Trip.com real-time data, flight SA2488 operated by South African Airways from Durban (DUR) to Istanbul (IST) on Nov 11, 2026 has departed at 15:47 (Local time in Durban, UTC+2) and is expected to arrive at 05:55 (Local time in Istanbul, UTC+3) at Istanbul Airport (IST).
Wed, Nov 11
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En route
Your flight has departed Durban and is expected to arrive in Istanbul at 05:55.
13h 10m
JNB
1h 58m
Check-in Counter
51-54
Boarding Gate
A20
Arrival Gate
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Baggage
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SA2488 Aircraft Details
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Punctuality (Departure)
67
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
93
%
Early on average
17 minutes
Age
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Seats
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Distance
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Economy
Onboard Amenities
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Seating Plan
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Legroom
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Seat width
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Reclining Angle
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Flight History for SA2488
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| Date | Airport | Aircraft Type | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Mon, Nov 2 | Durban (DUR) | Istanbul (IST) | 359 | 15:48 | 05:37 | Arrived |
| Wed, Nov 4 | Durban (DUR) | Istanbul (IST) | 359 | 16:01 | 05:23 | Arrived |
| Fri, Nov 6 | Durban (DUR) | Istanbul (IST) | 359 | 15:49 | 05:27 | Arrived |
| Sun, Nov 8 | Durban (DUR) | Istanbul (IST) | 359 | 15:38 | 05:29 | Arrived |
| Mon, Nov 9 | Durban (DUR) | Istanbul (IST) | 359 | 15:46 | 05:39 | Arrived |
| Wed, Nov 11 | Durban (DUR) | Istanbul (IST) | 359 | 15:47 | 05:55 | En route |
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SA2488 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of SA2488 is 67% (Late on average 28 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 93% (Early on average 17 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
67
%
Late on average
28 minutes
Early
3
%
On time
63
%
30 mins late
23
%
60 mins late
7
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
3
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
93
%
Early on average
17 minutes
Early
87
%
On time
7
%
30 mins late
3
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
3
%
Cancelled
3
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight sa2488?
Flight sa2488 has departed (status: En route). Departure 15:47, estimated arrival 05:55 (updated Nov 12, 2026).Is flight sa2488 on time today?
Flight sa2488 has already departed (status: En route). It took off at 15:47 and is estimated to arrive at 05:55.Has flight sa2488 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight sa2488 is scheduled to depart at 15:45. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 15:47, and the current status is En route (updated Nov 12, 2026).When is flight sa2488 scheduled to arrive?
Flight sa2488 is scheduled to arrive at 05:55. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 05:55. Status is En route as of Nov 12, 2026.What route does flight sa2488 fly?
Flight sa2488 is operated by South African Airways from Durban (DUR) to Istanbul (IST). Typical flight time is about 13 hours10 minutes; operating days may include Thursday.How can I check real-time status for flight sa2488?
Track flight sa2488 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 sa2488 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If sa2488 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (En route, updated Nov 12, 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 sa2488 departed from Durban?
Flight sa2488 has departed from Durban (DUR) at 15:47 (status: En route).
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