Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Johannesburg: what you need to know
Approximately 11 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg.
The timezone in Johannesburg is UTC+2. The city is 2 hours ahead of London, where London Heathrow Airport is located.
The busiest route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). Take your pick of 30 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from LHR to JNB is the 18:25 British Airways service. If you're planning to fly out later on, the final departure is at 22:30 with Virgin Atlantic.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from LHR to Johannesburg. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Nonstop flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Johannesburg are available for booking. O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) will be where your journey ends.
British Airways is a popular airline that offers direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even explore another city. When searching for flights from LHR to Johannesburg, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
You won't need a visa for South Africa if you have a passport from United Kingdom and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can be subject to change. So before booking your flight tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 57 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 1 hour and 1 minute.
Have an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near LHR:
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Johannesburg
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg is ج.م. 20,735. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 30,587. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from LHR to Johannesburg by booking 9 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg is May. Compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest day to fly.
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Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg is roughly 29 kilometres. It'll take you around 29 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 12 minutes to get there by public transport.
If you have a late flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near JNB:
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
After your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg has landed, you can get to the city centre in around 51 minutes by car. Central Johannesburg is approximately 48 kilometres from Lanseria International Airport (HLA).
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near HLA. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from LHR to Johannesburg:
Best time to go to Johannesburg
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg. July is the busiest month to travel to Johannesburg. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Johannesburg, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap flights from LHR to Johannesburg in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 20ºC on average.
More about Johannesburg
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Johannesburg right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg:
Constitution Hill and Maboneng Precinct are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Johannesburg to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Johannesburg Zoo.
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