At a glance
| Who it is for | Business aviation, charter, cargo, ferry and humanitarian operators |
|---|---|
| What we cover | Permits, handling, fuel, crew logistics, monitoring |
| Where | Routes into, out of and across Africa, via vetted local partners |
| Desk | 24/7/365, named dispatcher per trip |
| Rules | Permit lead times and documents differ by country and are confirmed per request |
Why Africa trips need careful planning
A single trip across Africa can cross several countries, each with its own permit rules, lead times and documents. Fuel supply and services can vary between airports, and a plan that works on one day may need to change the next. That is why one desk keeping permits, fuel and handling together matters.
LFS has supported operators since 2012, with a duty desk that works 24/7/365.
What our Africa flight support covers
Africa flight permits
Overflight and landing permits are filed with each civil aviation authority on your route, and the desk tells you the expected lead time and documents for each country. See overflight permits and landing permits.
Fuel
The desk checks fuel availability along the route and books it where supply is confirmed. See aircraft fuel services and our guide to jet fuel in Africa.
Ground handling
Handling is arranged through vetted local partners and coordinated from the LFS desk. See ground handling.
Crew logistics
Hotels, transport and rest periods for the crew. See crew logistics.
Flights we support in Africa
Business aviation trips, charter flights, cargo charters, ferry flights and humanitarian flights. For long crossings, see our article on ETOPS planning for trans-African ferry flights.
Why operators contact LFS
- One named dispatcher for permits, fuel and handling across every country.
- Clear lead times per country before you commit to dates.
- A 24/7/365 desk when plans change.
How we support your trip
- 01
Request
Send the route, aircraft, dates and purpose of flight.
- 02
Review
The desk checks permit needs, fuel supply and handling at every stop.
- 03
Permits
Overflight and landing permits are filed and tracked country by country.
- 04
Fuel and handling
Fuel and handling are booked where supply and services are confirmed.
- 05
Crew
Hotels and transport are arranged for the crew.
- 06
Monitoring
The desk follows the trip and adjusts the plan if anything changes.
Frequently asked questions
What does Africa flight support from LFS include?
Trip planning, overflight and landing permits, ground handling, fuel, crew hotels and transport, and 24/7 monitoring for flights into, out of and across Africa.
Can LFS arrange Africa flight permits?
Yes. The permits desk files overflight and landing permits with the civil aviation authorities on your route. Lead times and documents differ by country and are confirmed with the LFS ops desk for each trip.
How early should we request permits for Africa?
As early as possible. Some countries process requests quickly, others need more time or extra documents. The desk tells you the expected lead time for each country when you send the route.
Can you plan fuel on African routes?
Yes. Fuel availability can differ by airport, so the desk checks supply along the route and books fuel where it is confirmed. Read more in our guide to jet fuel availability in Africa.
Do you have handling across Africa?
We work through vetted local handling partners and coordinate them from the LFS duty desk, so you have one point of contact for the whole trip.
Which flights do you support in Africa?
Business aviation, charter, cargo, ferry and humanitarian flights. Each request is reviewed for route, aircraft and purpose of flight.
What should we send for an Africa trip?
Aircraft type and registration, full route with dates, purpose of flight, crew and passenger numbers, and any cargo details.