R5 118 Find Cheap Flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to Europe

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Cheap Flights from OR Tambo to Europe

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Cologne
Cologne2 stopsR12 565
London
London2 stopsR9 973
Amsterdam
Amsterdam2 stopsR12 185
Paris
Paris1 stopR10 253
Istanbul
Istanbul1 stopR7 991
Rome
Rome1 stopR7 265
Lisbon
Lisbon1 stopR10 105
Athens
Athens1 stopR9 461
Manchester
Manchester1 stopR11 756
Madrid
Madrid1 stopR8 206
Dublin
Dublin1 stopR10 402
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main1 stopR11 376
Zurich
Zurich1 stopR10 336
Munich
Munich1 stopR11 162
Milan
Milan2 stopsR9 775
Copenhagen
Copenhagen2 stopsR10 220
Nice
Nice2 stopsR12 664
Brussels
Brussels1 stopR10 088
Geneva
Geneva1 stopR9 543
Cologne
Cologne2 stopsR12 565
London
London2 stopsR9 973
Amsterdam
Amsterdam2 stopsR12 185
Paris
Paris1 stopR10 253
Istanbul
Istanbul1 stopR7 991
Rome
Rome1 stopR7 265
Lisbon
Lisbon1 stopR10 105
Athens
Athens1 stopR9 461
Manchester
Manchester1 stopR11 756
Madrid
Madrid1 stopR8 206
Dublin
Dublin1 stopR10 402
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main1 stopR11 376
Zurich
Zurich1 stopR10 336
Munich
Munich1 stopR11 162
Milan
Milan2 stopsR9 775
Copenhagen
Copenhagen2 stopsR10 220
Nice
Nice2 stopsR12 664
Brussels
Brussels1 stopR10 088
Geneva
Geneva1 stopR9 543

Book Cheap OR Tambo to Europe Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from OR Tambo to Europe that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to Europe

Tue, Jul 7 - Mon, Jul 20
Air Algerie Logo
20:40 - 13:30
JNB
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FCO
16h 50m
1 stop
Air Algerie Logo
14:30 - 8:30
FCO
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JNB
18h 00m
1 stop
R7 265Air Algerie
Wed, Jul 15 - Mon, Jul 20
Air Algerie Logo
20:45 - 13:30
JNB
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FCO
16h 45m
1 stop
Air Algerie Logo
14:30 - 8:30
FCO
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JNB
18h 00m
1 stop
R7 281Air Algerie
Tue, Jul 7 - Mon, Jul 20
Air Algerie Logo
20:40 - 13:30
JNB
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FCO
16h 50m
1 stop
Air Algerie Logo
14:30 - 8:30
FCO
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JNB
18h 00m
1 stop
R7 298Air Algerie
Mon, Jul 20 - Wed, Sep 2
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 6:25
JNB
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FCO
20h 35m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
11:35 - 8:20
FCO
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JNB
20h 45m
1 stop
R8 966Etihad Airways
Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 15
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 18:15
JNB
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FCO
32h 25m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
23:00 - 8:20
FCO
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JNB
33h 20m
1 stop
R8 999Etihad Airways
Fri, May 8 - Fri, May 15
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 7:00
JNB
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LHR
17h 30m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
21:00 - 13:25
LHR
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JNB
15h 25m
1 stop
R10 072Ethiopian Air
Thu, May 21 - Tue, Jun 9
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:30 - 13:40
JNB
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FRA
24h 10m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:00 - 10:30
FRA
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JNB
15h 30m
1 stop
R11 706Turkish Airlines
Fri, Jun 12 - Thu, Sep 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:30 - 13:40
JNB
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FRA
24h 10m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:30 - 9:40
FRA
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JNB
22h 10m
2 stops
R11 756Turkish Airlines
Fri, Jun 12 - Thu, Sep 10
Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 - 14:35
JNB
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FRA
25h 55m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
17:15 - 4:00
FRA
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JNB
34h 45m
1 stop
R11 789Qatar Airways
Mon, Jun 8 - Mon, Jun 15
Qatar Airways Logo
19:50 - 14:35
JNB
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FRA
18h 45m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
16:10 - 9:00
FRA
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JNB
16h 50m
1 stop
R11 838Qatar Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for OR Tambo to Europe flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from OR Tambo to Europe to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly, and much more.

What is the cheapest Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Europe flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Europe from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport found in the last 72 hours was to Madrid, at R11 902 return. The most popular route is from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was R13 318.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Europe?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of R13 050, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Europe?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Europe, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Europe is February, when tickets cost R11 128 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, when the average cost of return tickets is R13 853 and R13 721 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightR5 118
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (4% more expensive on average)
Flight from Johannesburg to London Gatwick Airport

Flights from OR Tambo to Europe: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from OR Tambo to Europe 
Verified travelerFlew with British Airways
JNB
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LHR
Apr 2025
Allowing three hours for Heathrow transit is a good estimate.
GregFlew with Lufthansa
JNB
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FRA
Apr 2025
Get through security early at Johannesburg, they are rude, aggressive and obstructive. Pathetic.
SihleFlew with Turkish Airlines
JNB
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IST
May 2024
Friendly and helpful staff at Johannesburg Airport, clear signage to terminal and gates
Verified travelerFlew with British Airways
JNB
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LHR
Jan 2024
None really. It’s a long, but straight forward flight. If you can afford premium economy or better, do it for the comfort.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Europe

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to the following destinations at these prices or less: Frankfurt am Main R14 042 one-way - R20 966 round-trip; Istanbul R7 403 one-way - R12 184 round-trip; London R10 359 one-way - R15 266 round-trip

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Europe

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from OR Tambo to Europe? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3568 reviews
8,3Crew
8,2Entertainment
7,9Food
8,0Comfort
8,1Boarding
Airline reviews

The stewardess took a picture as a gift , if you asked for it. Every thing was very good, Especially the food, big and tasty. The service was good, they served water several times, very frequent.

8,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
DXB - LAX
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The stewardess took a picture as a gift , if you asked for it. Every thing was very good, Especially the food, big and tasty. The service was good, they served water several times, very frequent.

Milan airport was bad experience. They should be more polite.

Mostly good and consistent of Emirates service. Christmas menu was great initiative and tasted good. Taking the bus from terminal to the plane spoilt the experience a little.

There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

Warm staff, very responsive service. Well furnished cabin and comfortable seat and amenities. Excellent onboard wifi connection and very large comfortable restrooms.

in today's time, an airline like emirates didnt serve drinks as requested, Excuse was full flight.

the seat is quite narrow compared to others. entertainment and food were very good

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

The flight from Beijing to Dubai was good. The flight from Dubai to Barcelona was excellent because of the staff on board.

Premium Economy was not up to my expectation relaxation wise. The chair doesn’t extend enough. It is not economy but not spacious enough to relax and sleep. Food and services were excellent but I am not very keen about food in general.

As good as you can expect an economy flight from Europe to Australia to be. Nothing agains Qatar, just feels like every new generation of plane gets tighter.

Awesome hospitality, awesome staff, awesome food & awesome travel time. Thanks

Good. It would be great if comfort seats were available

My flight was delayed. I was rebooked twice and even the second flight that was additional connection in London was delayed too, so I ended up spending more than 24 hours flying between four different countries and to be honest I’m not sure whether I ever want to use this airline again. My luggage is still delete. It’s been more than 48 hours now so to be honest, I’m not even sure how to describe the level of frustration I have.

I wish the leg room was better for Economy especially for the outbound flights to India . The outbound flight to US and Qatar was good

The flight was operated by IndiGo and not Qatar, which is a budget airline from India. Nevertheless, the flight was uneventful.

I prebooked a comfort plus seat on this flight and therefore the flight was comfy. I got the correct seat in the correct section of the plane that I have booked, that's this. Flight was comfortable. Staff were average on the flight, appearing to be rushed and short in engagement with travellers, perhaps this to maximise there rest time on the flight.

The staff was great and probably that's the single most thing that distinguished this particular Qatar flight from my average typical experience. They genuinely wanted to please you and do their best.

The Achilles heel of the experience with Qatar Airways is the Doha Airport, especially for travellers arriving into Doha and not transiting. This airport suffers from being ambitiously big and the immigration into Qatar being overly time taking. At the end of my particular flight in which my travel was ending in Doha, the plane parked at a very remote terminal, from where it took me 30 minutes to arrive just at the immigration counter, with fast paced walking and the time on a train inside the airport. Then, at the immigration counter it takes up to a minute or more to process each tourist visitor,due to time taking face and finger scanning processes and langugage barriers if there are questions or information to be exchanged verbally with the officers. If several planes have landed at the same time, it is not unusual that one has to wait 45 to 60 minutes in the immigration queue. In short, the frustration of arriving at Doha takes away all positive vibe of the airline, as the airline and the airport are heavily intertwined and are marketed together.

The space was tight, hardly any leg room and the crew surprisingly were busy and did not take the time to attend to passengers, felt rushed. There was a delay for check in since the systems were down the airport staffs were accommodating

everything was excellent except for the meal on the fight from the Istanbul which was disgusting, the only choice of food available was pasta which was served frozen.

Food wasn’t good but not their fault as I should have pre selected

It was peaceful excited We enjoyed it always Turkish peaceful excited

I have travelled many times on Turkish, but they always board at least 30-40 minutes past the stated time. If informed properly, passengers can choose to spend more time in the .lounge instead of standing around by the gate waiting to board. The new lounge at DFW was a big disappointment. The aircraft itself was a shock. In the past I have flown this sector with regular business class seating configuration of 1-2-1, The 2-3-2 seating is very disappointing after paying such high prices for tickets. The DFW to Istanbul segment was slightly better, but the Istanbul to Delhi segment was no better than premium economy. I will try to travel more on airlines which give business class passengers more value for their money.

two of our bags didn't arrive - this is nonsense given we weren't connecting from anywhere and the flight wasn't full so there shouldn't have been a weight problem. Also, business class and star alliance gold, my bags should have been prioritized.

I am always amazed with the great service they offer on their regional and international flights

To be prepared for being treated with disrespect by the ground crew.

Luggage never made it it’s been 2 days and no proper update

This is not business class. This is premium economy. Total scam to sell this as business class

As a big guy the seats are way too small for me. Would prefer more comfortable seats on these long haul flights.

Flights were delayed and due to a checked hand luggage bag by an overzealous gate agent in Berlin I missed my ground connection costing me another £80. Food was cold and bland, I honestly expect better from a national carrier operating out of one of their major hubs.

Flight was cancelled due to maintenance issues. It was a nightmare to get an alternate flight back home.

The food from Delhi to Frankfurt went bad or something cause I got sick after I ate the meal and felt ill the rest of my travel back to NY

Welp - they boarded us appropriately...then had us sit on the plane for over two hours before cancelling the flight...which meant another night in Munich. I probably had it a little better than most as over 500 people had to be accommodated/re-booked etc. The next day I boarded the same flight (for which I had now been ticketed 3 straight days) and - with "only" an hour delay, managed to finally get home over 2 days later than scheduled. I haven't flown Lufthansa to Europe in years...and I won't be looking to do so again in the future. To be clear, though, the people I interacted with - flight crew, Service Center, check-in were all professional and courteous - management is clearly to blame for their lack of communication and unpreparedness for when things go wrong.

It was a short flight. Plenty of room on the plane. It was also extremely clean.

The crew was very nice. The equipment on the 747 felt old.

Great experience. Flight was on time and reached destination on time

The United Airlines crew that operated this flight was subpar. They didn’t

This is one of the best flights i had. Good boarding, good seats , good food, and nuce stuff and clean toilets I took the Tourist upgrade and indianischer food , the best.

Excellent once on board. Security staff at Johannesburg rude and aggressive.

I was downgraded from business class to economy class with no compensation. American Airlines is absolutely the worst airline for international travel. They treat their business class customers like dogs.

efficient. on time. cabin crew were very professional and very nice to deal with. would definately fly BA again.

Great flight, last one out the air-conditioning was far to hot and the return it was to cold and then issued blankets. On the outward bowned the headset connector didn't work properly. You had intermittent sound from the audio socket.

The staff was extremely friendly and nice. Overall, the flight was pleasant, and the food was good. They asked me to check in my smaller cabin luggage suitcase in Mumbai as the flight was full. Fortunately, I had packed a spare set of clothes in my laptop bag so I was okay.

Very good staff members with sincere passion and responsibility in their job.

The internet was working on both sectors of the flight so hard to take the flight if you are on business.

Short flight operated by Qatar Airways. Excellent service - older aircraft but wonderful crew

Did not like the seating configuration at all with 2+3+2 in business class. Lacking total privacy and comfort

The transit at Heathrow was an absolute and total nightmare. Absolutely gut wrenchingly horrible and scary. Embarrassing that their National air carrier cannot figure a half decent experience for passengers to transit via London. Shameful.

Check-in and boarding were great. On flight staff were rude and disrespectful. Paid for extra room and found it incredibly cramped. Bathrooms kept in poor condition. Overall negative experience.

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