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London LGWJohannesburg JNB
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Mon, Sep 7
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How much do flights to Johannesburg cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£422

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£1,003

Cheapest round-trip

£443

Average round-trip

£854

Nonstop flights in July

£1,223 – £1,260

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
Gatwick
Arrive to
O. R. Tambo International
Average flights per week
346
Flight distance
9085 km

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from London to Johannesburg in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
Virgin Atlantic Airways
---------------11
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Saturday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Virgin Atlantic Airways
1111---------
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
Virgin Atlantic Airways
1---11111
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
Virgin Atlantic Airways
1111111
Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from London to Johannesburg

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
EmiratesUAEEKNo
LufthansaDLHLHNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
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
4 Jul
16°C8°C
11 Jul
18°C11°C
Sunday
5 Jul
18°C9°C
12 Jul
18°C10°C
Monday
6 Jul
19°C10°C
13 Jul
18°C11°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
19°C11°C
14 Jul
18°C9°C
Wednesday
8 Jul
18°C10°C
15 Jul
16°C6°C
Thursday
9 Jul
18°C10°C
16 Jul
18°C9°C
Friday
10 Jul
18°C10°C
17 Jul
19°C12°C
Travelers usually depart from Gatwick, Heathrow, London Stansted, Luton, or London Southend when they travel from London to Johannesburg. Book your trip to arrive at O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International. The distance between London and Johannesburg is 9085 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Lufthansa, easyJet, and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. London and Johannesburg have 346 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from London to Johannesburg?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between London and Johannesburg takes around 11 hours.
What is the flight distance between London and Johannesburg?
The flight distance between London and Johannesburg is 9085 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between London and Johannesburg?
Several carriers operate flights between London and Johannesburg. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Virgin Atlantic Airways.
What are the most popular routes to and from London?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as London and Istanbul, Tirana, Barcelona, Jeddah, Tel Aviv, Prague, Paris, Athens, Bucharest, Málaga, Marrakesh, Bangkok, Rome, Chișinău, Madrid, Budapest, Edinburgh, New York, Oslo, Agadir.
What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, Cape Town, Manchester, Gaborone, Durban, Edinburgh, Belfast, Bulawayo, Nairobi, Victoria Falls, Lusaka, Manzini, Bangkok, Windhoek, Dar es Salaam, Lagos, Dubai, George, Bloemfontein, Maun.
Which airports are there in London?
London is mainly served by Gatwick. But there are other airports nearby, including Heathrow, London Stansted, Luton, London Southend, London City, RAF Northolt.
What airports are near London?
The main airport in London is Gatwick. It is also served by Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Southampton, Exeter, Norwich, Humberside.
Which airlines fly between London and Johannesburg?
Currently, you can fly between London and Johannesburg with Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Lufthansa, easyJet, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between London and Johannesburg?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between London 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.
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