London to Johannesburg flights

How long is the flight from London to Johannesburg?

The trip duration on a direct flight path from London to Johannesburg is about 11 hrs 15 minutes.

What are the most common stopovers?

Possible stopovers on a flight to Johannesburg include Frankfurt, Paris, Amsterdam, Zurich, Addis Ababa, and Cape Town.

What documentation do I need to fly to Johannesburg from London?

A valid passport is required for your entry into South Africa. For many nationalities including the UK, visa-free entry is granted for stays up to 90 days.

Is there a time change from London to Johannesburg?

London is on Greenwich Mean Time (UTC), which is 2 hours behind Johannesburg's South African Standard Time (UTC+2).

Several airlines provide cheap flights between London and Johannesburg, including:

• British Airways, the country's national air operator
• Virgin Atlantic, a British airline based in Crawley
• South African Airways, the flag carrier airline of South Africa
• Air France, the French flag carrier
• Lufthansa, the largest German airline

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• March to May are some of the best times to travel to Johannesburg. The weather is still relatively warm and dry and crowds begin to decrease, making this a great time for city breaks and other outdoor-oriented trips.
• September to December are some of the cheapest times to go to Johannesburg. This is part of the low season, and spring means that temperatures are warming.

London has four airports providing direct and connecting flights to Johannesburg: Heathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport, Stansted Airport, and London City Airport.

Useful information about Heathrow Airport

Heathrow Airport is located 15 miles west of Central London.

How to get to the airport:

• By train - Piccadilly line to Heathrow terminal stations, about 45 minutes.
• By taxi - about 1 hour.
• By bus - National Express, runs every 15-30 minutes from Central London.

Services: open 24/7, free Wi-Fi access 24 hours a day, baby care facility, outdoor smoking areas, cafes, duty-free shops, restaurants, numerous pubs and bars.

Useful information about Gatwick Airport

Gatwick Airport is located near Crawley, 29 miles south of Central London.

How to get to the airport:

• By train - Gatwick Express from Victoria station in Central London, runs every 15 minutes.
• By taxi - 1 hour 40 minutes.
• By bus - easyBus offers airport transfers from London Victoria Coach Station, runs every 15 minutes.

Services: open 24/7, 90 minutes free Wi-Fi access, baby changing facilities, kids zones, airport lounges, and a number of restaurants, cafes and bars.

Useful information about London Stansted Airport

London Stansted Airport is located 42 miles north-east of Central London.

How to get to the airport:

• By train - Stansted Express from London Liverpool Street station, departs every 15 minutes.
• By taxi - 1 hour 10 minutes.
• By bus - National Express coaches run 24 hours.

Services: open 24/7, free Wi-Fi service, lounges, shopping, prayer rooms, restaurants and cafes

Useful information about London City Airport

How to get to the airport:

• By train - DLR trains, every 8 to 15 minutes, journey time 7 minutes from Canning Town Underground interchange.
• By taxi - 28 minutes.
• By bus - Buses 473 from Stratford and 474 from Canning Town.

Services: open 24/7, free Wi-Fi access in the terminal building, lounges, shopping areas, designated smoking areas, bars and eateries.

Johannesburg has one main airport with international departures and arrivals: O.R. Tambo International Airport.

Useful information about O.R. Tambo International Airport

O.R. Tambo International Airport is Africa's busiest airport, located in Kempton Park, 17 miles from Johannesburg.

How to get from the airport to the city:

• By train - Gautrain, service to central Johannesburg, intervals 12 minutes apart.
• By taxi - 24 minutes.
• By bus - various private express bus services serving central Johannesburg.

Services: open 24/7, free Wi-Fi access, foreign exchange, retail and duty-free shopping.

• Walk through ultra-modern Sandton City and Nelson Mandela Square.
• Visit Lion & Safari Park, or Croc City Crocodile & Reptile Park.
• Have a grand time at the Gold Reef City amusement park, and visit the neighbouring Apartheid Museum.
• Spend a day at Lesedi Cultural Village.
• Take a tour through the historic Soweto township.