South African Airways SA2490 Flight Status
Based on Trip.com’s real-time data, the SA2490 flight operated by South African Airways on Nov 14, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Cape Town (CPT) to Istanbul (IST). The flight is expected to depart at 17:32 (local time in Cape Town, UTC+2) and land at 04:43 (local time in Istanbul, UTC+3) .
Fri, Nov 13
Sat, Nov 14
Sun, Nov 15
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Arrived
The flight has arrived 55m early
11h 15m
Check-in Counter
A24-A30
Boarding Gate
A4
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
16
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
11h 15m
Check-in Counter
A24-A30
Boarding Gate
A6
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
11h 15m
Check-in Counter
A24-A30
Boarding Gate
A5
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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SA2490 Aircraft Details
According to Trip.com real-time data, the SA2490 flight flying from Cape Town to Istanbul on 11/14/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Airbus A350 XWB. This aircraft has been in service for 2y, 4m. The aircraft is equipped with 229 seats.
Airbus A350 XWB
Punctuality (Departure)
93
%
Punctuality (Arrival)
100
%
Early on average
52 minutes
Age
2y, 4m
Seats
229
Distance
--
Economy
Business
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (additional charge)
USB port
Seating Plan
79 cm
Legroom
46 cm
Seat width
99°
Reclining Angle
3-3-3
Seat layout example
Onboard Amenities
Meal included
Seatback entertainment system
Wi-Fi (free)
USB port and power outlet
Seating Plan
112 cm
Legroom
56 cm
Seat width
180°
Reclining Angle
Fully reclinable
1-2-1
Seat layout example
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Flight History for SA2490
Trip.com historical records show that the last SA2490 flight departed on Fri, Nov 13 from CPT at approximately 17:10. This flight is expected to arrrive in IST at 04:35.
| Date | Airport | Aircraft Type | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Departure | Arrival | |||||
| Mon, Nov 9 | Cape Town (CPT) | Istanbul (IST) | 359 | 17:16 | 04:22 | Arrived |
| Tue, Nov 10 | Cape Town (CPT) | Istanbul (IST) | 359 | 17:17 | 04:45 | Arrived |
| Wed, Nov 11 | Cape Town (CPT) | Istanbul (IST) | 359 | 17:29 | 04:40 | Arrived |
| Thu, Nov 12 | Cape Town (CPT) | Istanbul (IST) | 359 | 17:30 | 04:55 | Arrived |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Cape Town (CPT) | Istanbul (IST) | 359 | 17:10 | 04:35 | Arrived |
| Sat, Nov 14 | Cape Town (CPT) | Istanbul (IST) | 359 | 17:32 | 04:43 | Scheduled |
| Sun, Nov 15 | Cape Town (CPT) | Istanbul (IST) | 359 | 17:15 | 05:30 | Scheduled |
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SA2490 On-Time Performance
Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of SA2490 is 93% (Late on average 4 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 100% (Early on average 52 minutes).
On-Time Departures
Punctuality
93
%
Late on average
4 minutes
Early
33
%
On time
60
%
30 mins late
7
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
1
%
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
100
%
Early on average
52 minutes
Early
100
%
On time
0
%
30 mins late
0
%
60 mins late
0
%
90 mins late
0
%
Cancelled
1
%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of flight sa2490?
Flight sa2490 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 17:15, arrival 05:30 (updated Nov 14, 2026).Is flight sa2490 on time today?
Flight sa2490 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 17:15, with arrival at 05:30. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.Has flight sa2490 departed yet? What is the departure time?
Flight sa2490 is scheduled to depart at 17:15. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 17:32, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 14, 2026).When is flight sa2490 scheduled to arrive?
Flight sa2490 is scheduled to arrive at 05:30. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 04:43. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 14, 2026.What route does flight sa2490 fly?
Flight sa2490 is operated by South African Airways from Cape Town (CPT) to Istanbul (IST). Typical flight time is about 11 hours15 minutes; operating days may include Saturday.How can I check real-time status for flight sa2490?
Track flight sa2490 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 sa2490 is delayed or canceled, what should I do?
If sa2490 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 14, 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 sa2490 departed from Cape Town?
Flight sa2490 has not departed from Cape Town (CPT) yet and is currently on schedule for 17:15.What is the seat configuration for flight sa2490?
Flight sa2490 usually flies a Airbus A350 XWB with seat layout 3-3-3. Layouts can differ by aircraft subtype and cabin product—confirm your seat map in Manage Booking after you purchase.
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