Flights from St Helena to Ascension take place monthly, departing St Helena at 14:30 and arriving at Ascension at 16:30.
Flights from Ascension to St Helena take place on the following day, departing Ascension at 11:15 and arriving at St Helena at 13:15.
Check-in time will be provided in the flight confirmation issued or can be obtained by contacting ASI Ops on 63319.
Individuals travelling between Ascension and other destinations will need to make a separate booking via an agent or directly with AirLink. For example, individuals flying to and from the UK will need to book their St Helena to Ascension leg with the Travel and Shipping office, the South Africa to St Helena leg with Airlink and the UK to South Africa leg with an airline of their choice.
Given air access is only available on a monthly basis, it is strongly recommended a layover of one night in South Africa be taken to account for any potential delays.
Please also be aware that during the winter months between June and October, high winds and poor visibility at St Helena may cause delays to the service. If flights are cancelled or delayed, passengers are liable for accommodation and subsistence.
Upon check-in in South Africa or St Helena passengers should be prepared to produce a copy of their contract of employment or entry permit, demonstrating their permission to enter Ascension. Failure to do so may result in boarding being refused.
There are strict rules and conditions for children travelling through South Africa. Passengers should therefore ensure children have the correct documentation with them. This documentation may include an unabridged birth certificate and a notarised permission from absent parents. Further information can be found on the Airlink website.
Flights from the UK to Ascension take place twice weekly, departing the UK on Wednesday’s and Sunday’s at 23:10z and arriving at Ascension on Thursday’s and Monday’s at 08:30z.
Flights from Ascension to the UK take place twice weekly, departing Ascension on Tuesday’s and Friday’s at 22:05z and arriving in the UK on Wednesday’s and Saturday’s at 07:10z.
Check-in times are provided once tickets are issued. Please call the Base Operations recorded message service on +247 63319, which is kept up to date with the latest information on Airbridge times. Additionally, you can visit the RAF Brize Norton and Mount Pleasant Airfield websites to view arrival and departure times from both of these locations as well.
Please note that stopovers on Ascension are not permitted via Airbridge for anyone travelling between the Falklands and UK.
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