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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Amsterdam to Johannesburg:

• Earliest: departs at 10:10 and lands at 21:00
• Latest: departs at 10:10 and lands at 21:00.

The flight takes about 10h 50m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Amsterdam to Johannesburg:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Amsterdam to Johannesburg takes 10h 50m, covering 14 504 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Amsterdam to Johannesburg range from R12 702 to R19 402, with an average of R15 691 over the past 12 months. Anything below R12 702 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 1% above the R15 691 route average. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R12 445 return via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH), compared with R18 292 for direct.

KLM is the only airline operating Amsterdam to Johannesburg flights. 79% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R1 371–R1 648 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Amsterdam to Johannesburg flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Amsterdam to Johannesburg are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R9 280, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

Since Johannesburg is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) – daily rates averaging R489:

• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Europcar
• Sixt
• Budget

Near Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA) – daily rates averaging R446:

• Budget
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Woodford
• Europcar

Flights from Amsterdam to Johannesburg usually depart from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and may arrive at several airports in Johannesburg area, including Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA) and Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Amsterdam to Johannesburg route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 3h 30m.

One-stop flights from Amsterdam to Johannesburg most commonly connect through:

• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 28% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Amsterdam to Johannesburg. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at R14 766 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R16 611, a difference of R1 846.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only KLM operates flights between Amsterdam and Johannesburg.

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 27m, compared to 14h 18m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 14h 54m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Johannesburg is 1 hour ahead of Amsterdam (South Africa Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg are Gold Reef City, Gallagher Convention Centre, and Sandton Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Amsterdam to Johannesburg flights:

• KLM: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• KLM: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.