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Mon, Aug 3
Glasgow GLAJohannesburg JNB
£369
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Mon, Aug 3
Glasgow GLAJohannesburg JNB
£385
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Thu, Jul 30
Glasgow GLAJohannesburg JNB
£474
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Tue, Jul 28
Glasgow GLAJohannesburg JNB
£477
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Sun, Aug 2
Glasgow GLAJohannesburg JNB
£477
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Thu, Jul 30
Glasgow GLAJohannesburg JNB
£499
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Mon, Aug 3 – Sat, Aug 8
Glasgow GLAJohannesburg JNB
£621
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Fri, Jul 31 – Thu, Aug 6
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£681
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Mon, Aug 3 – Sat, Aug 8
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£689
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Fri, Jul 31 – Thu, Aug 6
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£701
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Thu, Jul 30 – Tue, Aug 4
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£859
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How much do flights to Johannesburg cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£369

Cheapest round-trip

£621

Average round-trip

£949

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Ryanair

Getting from Johannesburg's airport to the city center

Fastest option: Gautrain rapid rail. Budget travelers often choose airport shuttle buses or metered taxis.

Johannesburg is served by O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), located 24 km east of the city center. As Africa's busiest airport, it offers several airport transfers to city center destinations including the Gautrain rapid rail service, metered taxis, ride-hailing apps, shuttle buses, and private transfers. The Gautrain provides the fastest and most reliable connection to Sandton and central Johannesburg, while road-based options offer flexibility for travelers with heavy luggage or destinations not on the rail network. Journey times by road vary significantly depending on traffic conditions, particularly during peak hours.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15 min

R 185; single fare to Sandton

every 12 min (peak), every 20 min (off-peak)

fastest to Sandton

25-30 min

R 185; single fare; change at Marlboro

every 12–20 min (traffic dependent)

Johannesburg CBD access

30-60 min

R 450 – R 700; metered; varies by destination and traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

30-60 min

R 300 – R 550; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

budget door-to-door option

45-90 min

R 200 – R 400; shared service; varies by provider

scheduled departures (traffic dependent)

budget travelers with time

30-60 min

R 600 – R 1,200; pre-booked; fixed rate

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

business travelers, groups

30-60 min

R 400 – R 1,500; daily rate; excludes fuel

24/7 rental desks (traffic dependent)

flexibility and onward travel

Notes:

  • Prices in ZAR (South African Rand); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Gautrain operates from approximately 05:30 to 20:30 on weekdays, with reduced hours on weekends.
  • Ride-hailing pickups at O.R. Tambo are from designated areas on the arrivals level.
  • Traffic on the N12 and R24 highways can significantly extend journey times during peak hours (07:00–09:00 and 16:00–18:00).
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Johannesburg

Depart from
Glasgow
Arrive to
O. R. Tambo International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Glasgow to Johannesburg

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
KLM Royal Dutch AirlinesKLMKLNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Johannesburg

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January27°C16°C
February27°C16°C
March26°C15°C
April23°C12°C
May21°C10°C
June18°C6°C
July18°C6°C
August21°C9°C
September26°C12°C
October27°C14°C
November26°C15°C
December27°C16°C
Hottest Month
27°C
January
Coldest month
6°C
July
Sunny days
296
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
18 Jul
21°C12°C
25 Jul
21°C14°C
Sunday
19 Jul
20°C12°C
26 Jul
21°C13°C
Monday
20 Jul
19°C11°C
27 Jul
21°C13°C
Tuesday
21 Jul
19°C11°C
28 Jul
18°C10°C
Wednesday
22 Jul
20°C12°C
29 Jul
20°C12°C
Thursday
23 Jul
22°C14°C
30 Jul
21°C13°C
Friday
24 Jul
22°C14°C
31 Jul
21°C14°C
Travelers usually depart from Glasgow, or Glasgow Prestwick when they travel from Glasgow to Johannesburg. Book your trip to arrive at O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International. The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Glasgow and Johannesburg have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Glasgow?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Glasgow and London, Dublin, Budapest, Cork, Belfast, Antalya, Istanbul, Isle of Wight, Tel Aviv, Prague, Jeddah, Saint Peter Port, Amsterdam, Larnaca, Paris, Barcelona, Athens, Kraków, Alicante, Edinburgh.

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and London, Harare, Cape Town, Manchester, Gaborone, Durban, Edinburgh, Belfast, Bulawayo, Nairobi, Victoria Falls, Lusaka, Manzini, Bangkok, Windhoek, Dar es Salaam, Lagos, Dubai, George, Bloemfontein.

Which airports are there in Glasgow?

Glasgow is mainly served by Glasgow. But there are other airports nearby, including Glasgow Prestwick.

What airports are near Glasgow?

The main airport in Glasgow is Glasgow. It is also served by Edinburgh Airport, Newcastle, Aberdeen, Inverness, Dundee, Campbeltown, Durham Tees Valley.

Which airlines fly between Glasgow and Johannesburg?

Currently, you can fly between Glasgow and Johannesburg with Ryanair, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.

When’s the best time to travel between Glasgow and Johannesburg?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Glasgow and Johannesburg, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

What flights operate between Glasgow and Johannesburg?

Traveling between Glasgow and Johannesburg, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

How many airports are there near Glasgow?

There are a number of airports in and around Glasgow. The main one is Glasgow and other nearby airports include Edinburgh Airport, Newcastle, Aberdeen, Inverness, Dundee, Campbeltown, Durham Tees Valley

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Glasgow and Johannesburg depart?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Glasgow, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Glasgow and Johannesburg arrive?

What time do flights between Glasgow and Johannesburg depart?

What time do flights between Glasgow and Johannesburg arrive?

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