Explore the latest CemAir (5Z) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Last updated: October 2026
IATA: 5ZFounded 2005HQ: Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa
About CemAir
Explore the latest CemAir (5Z) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
CemAir is a private airline operating in South Africa. It was established in 2005. The company serves popular tourist destinations and important business cities. In addition, CemAir leases aircraft to other airlines in Africa and the Middle East. The airline is based in Johannesburg. South Sudan, Botswana and Juba, Mali, and Gaborone are the central overseas deployments. As of January 2021, the CemAir fleet includes 21 aircrafts.
Fees and allowances vary by route, fare and status.
Baggage
Every passenger can take one cabin bag with a maximum of 7 kg per person on board. Carry-on baggage should not exceed 55cm x 35cm x 25cm for dimensions. The maximum weight of checked baggage is 23 kg, size - up to 158 cm (sum of all dimensions).
Small pets can travel in the cabin. However, animals weighing over 32 kg must be confirmed for travel at least 48 hours before your departure time. Carriers must be rigid, lockable, and have no wheels for pets traveling as checked baggage.
Infants are defined as children under two years of age. Infants may fly without a seat on the plane. If one adult travels with two infants, one seat must be purchased for one child, and the other can be held on your lap.
Registration can be done online (via the website or mobile app) or at the airport. Check-in desks open two hours before departure and close 30 minutes before departure. Online check-in begins 24 hours before departure and closes 60 minutes before departure.
Children over the age of six can travel alone. A minors' escort service is compulsory for children 6-12 years old. For children over 12 years old, the minors' escort service is not compulsory and can be booked at the parents' request.
Find quick answers to the most common questions about flying with CemAir.
When do CemAir domestic and regional check-in counters close?
Domestic counters open 90 minutes before departure and close 45 minutes before departure. Regional counters open 3 hours before departure and close 1 hour before departure. Proceed directly to the gate after checking in.
When does CemAir online check-in open, and can I go directly to the gate?
Online check-in opens 24 hours before departure and includes seat preselection. Passengers without checked baggage may go directly to the gate. Passengers needing special assistance should follow the counter procedures for that service.
What baggage allowances apply to an ordinary CemAir ticket?
Cabin baggage is limited to 7 kg and 36×23×56 cm including handles, pockets and wheels, plus a small personal bag or slim laptop bag. Checked allowance is 21 kg domestically and 30 kg regionally, including SkyCheck items. Interline tickets have separate conditions.
Can separate international and CemAir bookings share the international airline baggage allowance?
No. The partner-issued allowance applies when both flights are on one interline ticket. Separate CemAir and international bookings do not qualify, and additional baggage charges apply when the CemAir allowance is exceeded.
Must I collect baggage when connecting from an international arrival to a CemAir domestic flight?
Yes. Collect baggage and complete immigration and customs at your first South African entry point, then recheck it with CemAir, even on an interline ticket. CemAir recommends allowing at least 2 hours between international arrival and domestic departure.
Does CemAir infant baggage allowance include a stroller or car seat?
Infants aged 0–24 months receive an additional 10 kg allowance. A pram or car seat is excluded and is charged at the excess-baggage rate per kilogram.
Can sports equipment use the free CemAir checked baggage allowance?
No. Arrange it with Reservations in advance. A handling fee of R250 per flight applies, with an allowance of up to 15 kg per item. Items above 15 kg may incur excess charges and must be suitably packed.
How do I arrange a cat or dog on a CemAir domestic flight?
Book and obtain confirmation through [email protected] at least 72 hours before departure, providing a carrier photo. Present the rabies vaccination card and completed Animal Travel Indemnity Form on the travel date. Owner-accompanied small cats or dogs may travel in the cabin subject to space.
Can I arrange CemAir unaccompanied-minor service at the airport without advance booking?
Book and confirm the service with CemAir Reservations at least 3 days ahead. The published age range is 6–12 years, with only one unaccompanied minor accepted per flight. Children under 6 must travel with an adult.
What must the guardian do at the airport for a CemAir unaccompanied minor?
Accompany the child and check in at least 1 hour before departure. Sign the consent form, provide identification and contact details for the delivering and nominated collecting guardians, and hand the child’s documents to the ground agent in a secure bag. Staff verify the nominated collector’s photo ID before release.
CemAir Flights, Routes & Travel Guide
Explore the latest CemAir (5Z) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Last updated: October 2026
IATA: 5ZFounded 2005HQ: Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa
About CemAir
Explore the latest CemAir (5Z) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
CemAir is a private airline operating in South Africa. It was established in 2005. The company serves popular tourist destinations and important business cities. In addition, CemAir leases aircraft to other airlines in Africa and the Middle East. The airline is based in Johannesburg. South Sudan, Botswana and Juba, Mali, and Gaborone are the central overseas deployments. As of January 2021, the CemAir fleet includes 21 aircrafts.
Fees and allowances vary by route, fare and status.
Baggage
Every passenger can take one cabin bag with a maximum of 7 kg per person on board. Carry-on baggage should not exceed 55cm x 35cm x 25cm for dimensions. The maximum weight of checked baggage is 23 kg, size - up to 158 cm (sum of all dimensions).
Small pets can travel in the cabin. However, animals weighing over 32 kg must be confirmed for travel at least 48 hours before your departure time. Carriers must be rigid, lockable, and have no wheels for pets traveling as checked baggage.
Infants are defined as children under two years of age. Infants may fly without a seat on the plane. If one adult travels with two infants, one seat must be purchased for one child, and the other can be held on your lap.
Registration can be done online (via the website or mobile app) or at the airport. Check-in desks open two hours before departure and close 30 minutes before departure. Online check-in begins 24 hours before departure and closes 60 minutes before departure.
Children over the age of six can travel alone. A minors' escort service is compulsory for children 6-12 years old. For children over 12 years old, the minors' escort service is not compulsory and can be booked at the parents' request.
Find quick answers to the most common questions about flying with CemAir.
When do CemAir domestic and regional check-in counters close?
Domestic counters open 90 minutes before departure and close 45 minutes before departure. Regional counters open 3 hours before departure and close 1 hour before departure. Proceed directly to the gate after checking in.
When does CemAir online check-in open, and can I go directly to the gate?
Online check-in opens 24 hours before departure and includes seat preselection. Passengers without checked baggage may go directly to the gate. Passengers needing special assistance should follow the counter procedures for that service.
What baggage allowances apply to an ordinary CemAir ticket?
Cabin baggage is limited to 7 kg and 36×23×56 cm including handles, pockets and wheels, plus a small personal bag or slim laptop bag. Checked allowance is 21 kg domestically and 30 kg regionally, including SkyCheck items. Interline tickets have separate conditions.
Can separate international and CemAir bookings share the international airline baggage allowance?
No. The partner-issued allowance applies when both flights are on one interline ticket. Separate CemAir and international bookings do not qualify, and additional baggage charges apply when the CemAir allowance is exceeded.
Must I collect baggage when connecting from an international arrival to a CemAir domestic flight?
Yes. Collect baggage and complete immigration and customs at your first South African entry point, then recheck it with CemAir, even on an interline ticket. CemAir recommends allowing at least 2 hours between international arrival and domestic departure.
Does CemAir infant baggage allowance include a stroller or car seat?
Infants aged 0–24 months receive an additional 10 kg allowance. A pram or car seat is excluded and is charged at the excess-baggage rate per kilogram.
Can sports equipment use the free CemAir checked baggage allowance?
No. Arrange it with Reservations in advance. A handling fee of R250 per flight applies, with an allowance of up to 15 kg per item. Items above 15 kg may incur excess charges and must be suitably packed.
How do I arrange a cat or dog on a CemAir domestic flight?
Book and obtain confirmation through [email protected] at least 72 hours before departure, providing a carrier photo. Present the rabies vaccination card and completed Animal Travel Indemnity Form on the travel date. Owner-accompanied small cats or dogs may travel in the cabin subject to space.
Can I arrange CemAir unaccompanied-minor service at the airport without advance booking?
Book and confirm the service with CemAir Reservations at least 3 days ahead. The published age range is 6–12 years, with only one unaccompanied minor accepted per flight. Children under 6 must travel with an adult.
What must the guardian do at the airport for a CemAir unaccompanied minor?
Accompany the child and check in at least 1 hour before departure. Sign the consent form, provide identification and contact details for the delivering and nominated collecting guardians, and hand the child’s documents to the ground agent in a secure bag. Staff verify the nominated collector’s photo ID before release.