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R4 636 Find cheap flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London

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10:10 - 22:55JNB-LHR
14h 45m1 stop
18:40 - 10:10LHR-JNB
13h 30m1 stop
R7 033
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Thu, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 27
10:10 - 22:55JNB-LHR
14h 45m1 stop
18:40 - 10:10LHR-JNB
13h 30m1 stop
R7 050
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Thu, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 27
10:10 - 22:55JNB-LHR
14h 45m1 stop
13:50 - 7:05LHR-JNB
15h 15m1 stop
R7 259Lufthansa
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Thu, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 27
10:10 - 22:55JNB-LHR
14h 45m1 stop
13:50 - 7:05LHR-JNB
15h 15m1 stop
R7 536Lufthansa
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Thu, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 27
20:25 - 17:50JNB-LGW
23h 25m1 stop
18:45 - 10:10LGW-JNB
13h 25m1 stop
R8 283SWISS
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Thu, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 27
20:25 - 13:00JNB-LHR
18h 35m1 stop
6:00 - 10:10LHR-JNB
26h 10m1 stop
R8 683SWISS
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Wed, Feb 5 - Wed, Feb 12
16:50 - 6:20JNB-LHR
15h 30m1 stop
21:20 - 14:20LHR-JNB
16h 00m1 stop
R11 027RwandAir
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Sun, Feb 23 - Sat, Apr 12
16:50 - 6:20JNB-LHR
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21:20 - 14:20LHR-JNB
16h 00m1 stop
R11 287RwandAir
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Wed, Nov 6 - Thu, Apr 17
14:35 - 5:40JNB-LGW
17h 05m1 stop
10:00 - 3:55LGW-JNB
15h 55m1 stop
R11 721Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Mar 9 - Sun, Mar 16
14:30 - 6:20JNB-LGW
16h 50m1 stop
10:00 - 3:55LGW-JNB
15h 55m1 stop
R12 329Ethiopian Air
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Flights from OR Tambo to London - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London cost R7 174 and was between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and London Heathrow Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is R12 246.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London?

The average price of all flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from London, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London, 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 London is February, where tickets cost R11 218 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of tickets is R14 118 and R13 336 respectively.

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

The average 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 R36 364, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 147 days before departure.

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February

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December

Cheapest flight

R4 636
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (3% more expensive on average)
Flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London Heathrow Airport

When to book flights from OR Tambo to London

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo to London based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London flights

  • What amenities can I expect when flying from Johannesburg to London?

    If you decide to fly with SWISS Airways then you can enjoy their Premium Economy features such as three hot meals free of charge, as well as a wide selection of alcoholic and soft beverages. And flying Economy Class with Qatar Airways with complimentary blankets and spacious seating, as well as over 4,000 entertainment options.

  • What airlines are recommended for flying with children from Johannesburg to London?

    Booking with Virgin Atlantic will give you the benefit of infants under the age of 2 are only charged 10% of the adult fare. And up to 6 kg per infant and toddler aged between 0 and 23 months is allowed, and children over 2 years old can take the same hand luggage as adults. You will also find a range of kids' meals on their flights.

  • What are the lounges available for my flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to London?

    At Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) there are three premium lounges you can relax in before your international flight. The Bidvest Premier Premium Lounge is located after security on the Mezzanine level, and is open 24/7. You can also take advantage of the The Mashonzha Premium Lounge, located after Immigration at the top of the escalators. And lastly, you can find the Shongolo Premium Lounge on level 1 after Duty Free.

  • What are the recommended public transport services for Johannesburg Airport (JNB)?

    There are five city bus lines that run from Johannesburg city centre to Johannesburg Airport (JNB), operated by Metrobus and Putco. You can expect the journey to take around 1 hour. The airport is also serviced by the Gautrain Yellow Line train that can take you the Red Line for Park Station in the city centre.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London was R267 for a one-way ticket and R405 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London?

    Lufthansa, South African, KLM, and SWISS offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg and London, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London?

    There are direct flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to London, Virgin Atlantic or British Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to London are Virgin Atlantic and British Airways. With an average price for the route of R13 448 and an overall rating of 7,6, Virgin Atlantic is the most popular choice. British Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R13 510 and an overall rating of 6,7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to London with an airline and back to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg to London?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to London from OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R9 247 or less one-way and R14 380 or less round-trip.
  • London offers several airports that you can select for your flight from Johannesburg Airport (JNB). Opting for Heathrow Airport (LHR) is especially beneficial since it provides convenient access to central London. This is facilitated by the presence of direct transportation options, including stops for the Piccadilly Underground line and the Elizabeth train line at the airport.
  • If you prioritise eco-friendly travel, you can choose to use the Less CO2 filter on KAYAK while searching for your tickets. When flying from Johannesburg to London, British Airways offers flights that contribute to reduced CO2 emissions.
  • When you make a reservation for Economy Class on Swiss Airlines for your journey from Johannesburg to London, you are allowed to carry one piece of hand luggage measuring under 55 x 40 x 23 cm and weighing less than 8 kg. Additionally, in Economy Class, you can bring one checked baggage item weighing up to 23 kg and with a maximum size of 158 cm.
  • The Protea Hotel by Marriott Transit O.R. Tambo Airport hotel and the Intercontinental Johannesburg O.R Tambo Airport, An IHG Hotel are both practical options if you would prefer to stay overnight at an airport hotel, located opposite the International Arrivals Hall.
  • If you are travelling with infants and children, then Emirates will be provided with a bassinet for infants up to 2 years old. They also offer a collection of take-home toys and bags, including soft toys and blankets, to keep your little ones entertained during the long flight.
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Flights from OR Tambo to London: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from OR Tambo to London 
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysApr 2024
This is a busy flight, be prepared to be sat near other passengers that haven't flown before.
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysJan 2024
None really. It’s a long, but straight forward flight. If you can afford premium economy or better, do it for the comfort.

Prefer to fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo to London?

Find which airlines fly direct from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Johannesburg OR Tambo to London

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

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Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

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Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

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Direct returns

London to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +3 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +4 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from OR Tambo to London

 
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7,6
RwandAirOverall score based on 38 reviews
7,6Comfort
6,9Entertainment
7,7Boarding
7,7Crew
7,1Food
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Pleasant, relaxed flight. I had 2 seats to myself, which was a bonus. I couldn't find a flight tracker ap so I could know where we were but that's a minor complaint. On the plus side, the passenger announcements did not come through my earphones but were on main speakers only. That was a nice touch.

8,0 ExcellentIan, Aug 2024KGL - LHR
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Pleasant, relaxed flight. I had 2 seats to myself, which was a bonus. I couldn't find a flight tracker ap so I could know where we were but that's a minor complaint. On the plus side, the passenger announcements did not come through my earphones but were on main speakers only. That was a nice touch.

Flight delayed by 3 hours 45 mins and no explanation given or apology. Rebooked on a flight departing to final destination 48 hrs later and baggage not delivered.

My outbound flight was grounded in Lusaka so we never made it to Paris. DO NOT fly this airline you will be stranded and your plans will be completely disrupted

Inflight entertainment with electronic charging stations can help during a long flight.

The flight was delayed with no notice. No inflight entertainment. Communication is vital in any business.

Poor communication: Flight come directly to kigali , didn’t come via mumbasa. Favouring to Rwandan passenger to move from economic to bussiness class after flight depart. Where they don’t asked other older passenger who need more comfort. Rude staff : chekin airport at Mumbai. Talking in local language (marathi) while serving and no sorry no thank you attitude.

Pros: "Seat reclining was good. Fleece blankets were warm"
Cons: "Blankets had a really bad smell Food options were very limited - even bread was eggless"
Pros: "Helpful friendly crew, reasonable ticket prices."
Cons: "Luggage was delayed by 24 hours, customer service desk in Johannesburg EXTREMELY helpful, in Kigali they were clueless. Transit area very crowded, humid and stuffy."

It was a pleasant experience accept temperature in the plane It was extremely cold in the airplane that I was shivering I got sick because of the extreme cold temperature on my flight

I never share this kind of things but I have to share this out of respect to myself and how surprised I was I got a shoulder injury so I went to Turkey to get a procedure to my shoulder ( I can prove and provide it with documentation from the hospital to you) and on my way in this flight, I asked one of the crew members who’ s name is j. Muller to help me to lift my carry on to put it up in to cabinet and she told me she can’t do it , and I said I m sorry I m injured , I really need help , then can you please find someone who can help me ? And she gave me this nasty attitude and refused to help me . Then I was shocked because all I asked was for help, i didn’t even ask her to put my carry on bag up for me , all I asked her to help me so we can do it together. Then 5 minutes later another crew member who’s name is Jenny Rutz came and asked me if everything is ok And i explained her what happened and she told me if I create more problem, she will not let me fly i was shocked, all I told her was I was injured and I needed some help to put my luggage up . I am extremely shocked and upset , this was so unprofessional, rude and unnecessary. I thought their job is to help us in our flight. She disrespected me , embarrassed me, made me feel like I m a problem and threatened me to get me out of the plane In front of everyone I am 41 years old mature and kind woman, i have never in my life experienced something this unprofessional and this disrespectful ever They both turned something so simple and normal into this terrible experience for me and for the people sitting around me . So it was so uncomfortable and unfair that the other passengers who were sitting around me and next to me got negatively affected by the event and told me to take their phone number so that they can be my witness for the crew member’ rudeness and unprofessionalism I m still very upset how can people be this rude and heartless I will never ever want to fly with your airline company again

Crew was wonderful, snacks were so good and quite a variety for free, food was mediocre, big selection of movies and they kept lavatories pretty clean throughout the flight

Flight was very full and we had to checkin our carry on. Stuff however promised us that our luggage will be the first one to come out and it did

They rebooked our flight and then canceled our trip halfway through the journey without any explanation. Needed to pay by ourselves for alternative flight options without any help from Swiss.

Everything was great, except for food. It was not good. I think I got a food poisoning from the salad.

It was great. The attention, the fly was on time.

Easy boarding Seats were very uncomfortable no room arm rests didn't even go up all the way

This time I was very unsatisfied, due to the tickets, been overbooked from Zürich to Budapest for my children. All four of us had to get a defender out and arrive to put up past nine hours later than originally participated. They did give us different ticket in Miami however, if I would’ve seen this ticket on the Internet I would have never purchased it. We took this because we had no choice. At the airport in Miami during check-in, we were informed that my children’s tickets were sold to someone else and their tickets were canceled. They basically give us no choice but to go with booking.

I have been traveling with visa for 25 years and this was the first time when we find out in Miami that my children’s connecting flight were overbooked and been canceled by Swissair from Zürich to Budapest. The results of that they re booked us at the Miami airport. The new route was Miami to Zürich ,Zürich to Amsterdam, Amsterdam to Budapest. We had over six hours layover in Zürich and arrived to Budapest nine hours later. There should never be in a situation where a ticket that I purchased over 7 months ago was sold to somebody else and instead of removing those two people we had to do this journey, I’m contacting customer support and requesting a refund shortly.

My only complaint is that the pocket in front of me was ripped and my things, like iPad and airline magazines, kept slipping to the floor.

Flight delayed yet again. Crew apathetic and unhelpful re affect on connecting flight.

I think Virgin is one of the best flying experiences, especially from/to the UK. The staff are so helpful and fun, the food is good, seats comfortable, goof entertainment and great value. Check in and boarding is pretty pain free. I also find that the other passengers are generally so kind and considerate than when I've flown other airlines.

Cabin crew on our flight showed lack of any customer service gruff and acting annoyed if you asked anything and I mean anything Example a man on the seat over dropped his beer on my husbands blanket We asked if we could switch out blankets cabin crew Said. No we don’t have any extras OK well can you take the wet one Cabin crew looked disgusted and annoyed Took it no OK or yes just a growl

Quick flight. But cabin crew were very noisy and talking too much, especially when we were seated at the back of the plane trying to sleep through the night .

My ticket was for Premium Economy and all the seats were taken, I was placed in Economy class and I’m looking for a refund.

Unfortunately delayed 2 hrs due to faulty tyre.. which had to be changed, but better safe than sorry.

The delay was an issue. Other than that. Every thing good

Hi vergin Atlantic service was good but the flight ticket agent travel up charge me extra 57 pounds as a airport charges, actually I refuse to pay but they say if I not pay £57 then they say you will not be able to travel from Heathrow to goa ,so for me there was no option and it was just 3 day before my departure so i paid, so please look in to the matter. And I have a receipt of £ 57 as well .thanks

Staff didn’t check cabin well for landing seemed more interested in chatting to each other. Food was poor and differed from pre order.

Boarding was delayed and people were just sitting there like lost.

Good was great, but no vegetarian option: only beef or chicken. In business class please add a vegetarian option. Thanks

The boarding area was too small with only one agent checking passengers into their standing bus

My experience was with Ethiopian airlines was pathetic. I would not recommend anyone to travel with Ethiopian air. Customer Service was very poor, rude stuff and flight attendants. Unwilling to offer help when asked either not able to articulate English properly or adamantly rude. Bole airport is dirty and unpleasant. Many passengers going through the airport but inadequate staff to offer service. Passengers in the flight very unkempt. Noisy flight. flight attendants unable to make order during flight. Passengers with kids unable to control their kids. The kids kept screaming, and shouting during the flight making everyone uncomfortable. Overall the flight was not comfortable.

The experience was amazing! Many thanks to the pilot who informed us that we were passing mt Kilimanjaro and we had the chance to see it !

I like the leg room. I did not like the plane from Chicago to Addis. It was dirty and smelly and toilet area filthy. My screen was not working and kept saying loading. The plane from Addis to Harare was clean , more modern and food looked much fresher and tasted better. Boarding at Addis was a nightmare, long queues and lots of confusion,International space has no seating are and one is standing all the time.

Very bad, flying business but have no benefit of it. the crew was rude and I was not offered any food at all. I called them 3 times but none of them came. I was sick at that time and none of them helped me. an hour before landing they came to offer me food. it was too late because my stomach was already very painful and I was vomiting. I nearly can’t walk to immigration. I was forced to cancel my connecting flight and had to stay overnight in stockholm to recover my health.

It’s good alternative flight out from Mogadishu, especially for the timing

I took 4 Ethiopian Airlines flights on my trip. Each flight was one of the worst experiences I have had flying. The interior was filthy on each flight, the seats, the floors, the bathrooms. All were filthy. At 5-10, my knees touched the seat in front of me. The person in front of me declined their seat, basically making eye contact with me should they look up. My seat did not recline, so I was trapped in my seat, unable to use the bathroom or get up from my seat unless I woke up the person laying in my lap. My tv and seat were broken, as well as my friends seat and tv for our 14 hr flight. The bathroom closest to us was already clogged before we took off, so the backed up bathroom smells wafted out and into our row the entire 14 hr flight. Out of 4 flights, they were out of vegetarian food options for each meal. Flight staff was fairly rude and unapologetic, finally agreeing to give me a second roll and butter instead of no substitute offered for most of the meals. Flight crew had zero control over the passengers, allowing adults to congregate by exit doors and talk loudly during sleeping hours. Children were allowed to be completely ignored as they played outside of their seats and screeched for the ENTIRE 16 hr return flight. Forcing passengers to try and shush the children. Passengers then got up and got their bags the second the flight touched down, ignoring all safety and exit protocols. I will NEVER fly another Ethiopian Airlines flight as long as I live.

Lost our bags. They didn’t make it to Lilongwe

It is becoming a habit for British Airways flights to be delayed. This flight was delayed 12 hours before its scheduled take off. The delay got longer as the day progressed. Our 20.30 flight finally departed at 23.33. The flight experience was okay however the cabin was freezing and I was told that the heating was broken. If the plane is not able to provide good conditions for the flight then it should have been grounded. Furthermore, when I requested coffee, I was told that I could only have a cold drink despite a couple seated directly behind me being served coffee and biscuits.

The flight from London to Thessaloniki was great. The return flight was not. Many issues with flight attendants and not having proper products to eat and drink.

British airways has the most uncomfortable coach seats for international travel i have ever experienced. There is no leg room and when the person in front of you reclines their seat it nearly hits you in the face. There is not enough room for you to open a laptop in front of you or eat a meal. It’s ridiculous and i hope to not fly them in the future.

No gate was assigned until 5mins before boarding so left us running to find it. Then over 2 hours on runway. First due to weather, which was understood, but then over 1 hour for something that wasn't really a problem. Poor communication between ground control and flight crew. The flight crew was wonderful. British airways will be on list of airlines to travel again.

I just have to say everything was ok, nothing special, and business class is not as good as it used to be, business class sets are the same seats as the rest of the plane including leg room, only difference is no one is sitting in the middle row, they put a janky little table in there to give you somewhere extra for the free drink to sit

First flight was 2 1/2 hours late. Had to wait in line on the tarmac for 45 minutes to finally board. Missed connection. Had to wait in line another 2 1/2 hours to get booked on another connection the next day. Another hour wait to get a hotel room for the night. 1 1/4 hour wait in 55 degree temperature for hour bus ride to hotel. Hotel ran out of food. Miserable performance by BA. This is being written while waiting for bus back to Heathrow.

British Airways is fantastic. I am low-vision and they were so helpful and accommodating. The food was all surprisingly delicious. That was an unexpected treat. The best of everything though was how helpful and friendly the service team was.

Business class in Club Europe is basically a slightly larger seat, with the middle seat blocked off. Not really business class, except for the free food/drink - which was also delicious!

Our first flight was cancelled. We later hear from London security that it is common for British airways. My wife’s return flight was delayed as well. Seems like there are operational issues with them. This makes me reconsider flying w them in the future.

If I have to decide again definitely I will pick another Airline…..British Airways NO MORE.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Johannesburg to London found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
14/10Mon
1 stopEtihad Airways
21h 50mJNB-LHR
R4 636
11/10Fri
1 stopEtihad Airways
21h 50mJNB-LHR
R4 966
12/11Tue
directVirgin Atlantic
11h 20mJNB-LHR
R6 755
21/1Tue
directVirgin Atlantic
11h 20mJNB-LHR
R6 998
10/12Tue
1 stopRwandAir
15h 30mJNB-LHR
R7 050
12/12Thu
1 stopRwandAir
15h 30mJNB-LHR
R7 276
9/10Wed
1 stopSWISS
13h 20mJNB-LHR
R8 196
4/11Mon
directBritish Airways
11h 15mJNB-LHR
R8 266
9/10Wed
directBritish Airways
11h 10mJNB-LHR
R8 335
11/11Mon
1 stopSWISS
14h 10mJNB-LCY
R8 335

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These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Johannesburg to London that are departing in the next 10 days.
3/10Thu
multi-stopEtihad Airways
33h 50mJNB-LHR
9/10Wed
multi-stopEtihad Airways
16h 45mLHR-JNB
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3/10Thu
multi-stopRwandAir
18h 50mJNB-LHR
9/10Wed
multi-stopRwandAir
16h 40mLHR-JNB
R11 565
7/10Mon
multi-stopRwandAir
30h 50mJNB-LHR
15/10Tue
multi-stopRwandAir
17h 00mLHR-JNB
R12 746
6/10Sun
directBritish Airways
11h 10mJNB-LHR
3/11Sun
directBritish Airways
11h 05mLHR-JNB
R14 205
6/10Sun
multi-stopSWISS
26h 55mJNB-LHR
3/11Sun
multi-stopSWISS
49h 10mLHR-JNB
R14 361
6/10Sun
directVirgin Atlantic
11h 05mJNB-LHR
3/11Sun
directVirgin Atlantic
11h 00mLHR-JNB
R14 795
7/10Mon
multi-stopSWISS
26h 55mJNB-LHR
10/10Thu
multi-stopSWISS
25h 10mLHR-JNB
R18 893
4/10Fri
directBritish Airways
11h 20mJNB-LHR
11/10Fri
directBritish Airways
11h 00mLHR-JNB
R19 015
6/10Sun
directVirgin Atlantic
11h 05mJNB-LHR
13/10Sun
directVirgin Atlantic
11h 00mLHR-JNB
R20 699

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