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Among airlines operating Amsterdam to Johannesburg flights:

• KLM: offers free seat selection

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

Only KLM operates flights between Amsterdam and Johannesburg.

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).

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

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

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R12 708 return via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH), compared with R17 359 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R1 401–R1 628 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• London Heathrow (LHR) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 6% of one-stop connections

London Heathrow (LHR) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Amsterdam to Johannesburg route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at R14 021 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R16 805, a difference of R2 785. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 33 minutes.

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%.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 10:05 and lands at 20:56
• Latest: departs at 10:35 and lands at 21:26.

The flight takes about 10h 51m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 1% above the route average of R15 518. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Amsterdam to Johannesburg takes 10h 51m, 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.

One-way fares from Amsterdam to Johannesburg are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R8 098, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 53m, compared to 14h 11m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 14h 26m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

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 from around R111:

• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo
• Sixt

Near Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA) – daily rates from around R65:

• Europcar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Bluu
• Woodford

Return flights from Amsterdam to Johannesburg range from R12 849 to R19 157, with an average of R15 518 over the past 12 months. Anything below R12 849 counts as a good deal.