Cheap Flights to Johannesburg (JNB)

Johannesburg, also known as Jozi, Jo'burg, Joni, eGoli or Joeys, is an interesting and vibrant city in South Africa. It covers a huge area with a broad range of districts, so you may find that staying in a couple of different Johannesburg hotels is a better way to get to know the place after you flight to Johannesburg arrives.

The city is the wealthiest in South Africa and a great place to experience everything that this country is about - the history of apartheid, the gold rush, and much more. Flights to Johannesburg usually arrive into O.R. Tambo International Airport, which is the busiest airport in Africa, so there are no excuses not to see this fascinating place.

It has also become more tourist-friendly since the huge success of the 2010 World Cup. The city was modernised and the infrastructure vastly improved for the footballing celebrations, and the legacy today is a city even better placed to help the curious traveller have an amazing holiday.

Flights To Johannesburg

Flights to Johannesburg normally arrive into O.R. Tambo International Airport, which has long been the busiest airport in Africa. But it can also be worth looking for a Johannesburg flight that arrives into Lanseria International Airport if you're looking for a cheap deal. This is a new airport constructed to take some of the pressure off OR Tambo International, so it's well worth looking for new cheap Johannesburg flights that arrive here.

The cheapest flights to Johannesburg will involve a stopover along the way. The majority of stopovers on a flight to Johannesburg from the UK are in Frankfurt - so expect a short first flight followed by a longer one. It's a good idea to check your flying time carefully because flight times can be anywhere from around 13 hours to 21 hours using the same route, depending on how long you're waiting along the way.

If you're after a direct flight to Johannesburg, expect to pay around a third to half more than the price for a flight to Johannesburg that involves a stop. You will be there quicker though, with a flying time of just over 11 hours. And since there is only a couple of hours, jet lag is minimal on this journey, meaning you can make the most of your holiday as soon as your Johannesburg flight arrives.

Johannesburg International Airport is only half an hours? drive from the centre of the city, and the new Lanseria Airport is also just outside the city. This makes transfers painless after Johannesburg flights touch down. There are no public transport methods from Lanseria, so expect to take a taxi or get your own hire car. These options are also available from O.R. International, and there is also the Gautrain which will take you into the city centre.

Getting Around Johannesburg

Getting a rental car is the easiest way to get around Johannesburg after your flight - the city's public transport network is very much still in the development stages and most people us private vehicles to travel. Buses are available but we don't advise using them for daily travel - they can be dangerous and confusing as well as not running a regular schedule. Shared minitaxis are popular with the locals but likewise these can be dangerous for tourists, whilst the sedan-style taxis are fine. As a general rule, it's better to be safe than sorry, even if being safe means paying a little more!

What To See In Johannesburg

There is so much to see and do in Johannesburg and nearby, why not check out our Johannesburg Guide for the best of our ideas? One of the most popular pastimes on a holiday here is to enjoy the wide variety of cuisine - from local dishes to internationally renowned restaurants.

Other attractions include Johannesburg Zoo, visiting the Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens, taking a tour of the townships (make sure you use an official tour provider) and discovering the country's distant origins at Origins Centre - The South African Museum of Rock Art, plus much more besides. If you only do one thing, The Apartheid Museum should be it.