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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 18:30 and lands at 5:35
• Latest: departs at 22:25 and lands at 9:30.

The flight takes about 11h 05m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 11h 05m, covering 14 593 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 London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from R12 748 to R19 286, with an average of R15 241 over the past 12 months. Anything below R12 748 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 0% above the route average of R15 241. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R9 960 return via Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG), compared with R16 237 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R1 118–R1 639 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Virgin Atlantic and British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A380-800 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, Morning flights for 1%, and Afternoon flights for 0%.

One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R8 504, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R112 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo
• Sixt

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

Afternoon 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.

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 London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 2 minutes.

One-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport most commonly connect through:

• Kigali Intl (KGL) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 7% of one-stop connections

Kigali Intl (KGL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at R14 622 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R16 212, a difference of R1 590. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between London Heathrow Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• British Airways
• Virgin Atlantic

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 03m, compared to 14h 19m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 15h 00m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 1 hour ahead of London Heathrow Airport (South Africa Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

Among airlines operating London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights:

• Virgin Atlantic: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• British Airways: 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:

• Virgin Atlantic: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Lufthansa: a cabin bag in Economy class class

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

British Airways and Virgin Atlantic offer direct flights to Johannesburg from LHR, and many other airlines fly with only one stopover, minimising the flight hours. You’ll find that airlines like Kenya Airlines, Egypt Air, Lufthansa, and Turkish Airlines often fly with only one stopover, generally at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, or in Cairo, Frankfurt, or Istanbul.

There are six hotels for you to stay at in JMB Airport, all located within a 10min walk of the airport. The Garden Court Hotel – OR Tambo International Airport is only a few minutes’ walk from the airport and is located near to Rhodesfield metro station, ideal for travelling around the city. There is also the Southern Sun Hotel – OR Tambo International Airport, which is again only a few minutes from the airport. This accommodation offers a free shuttle service from the main terminal every 15min if you prefer not to walk.

Yes, the airport has several companies for you to hire from, such as Hertz, Avis, Sixt, and Thrifty. You can collect your hire car outside the airport entrance in the car hire drop-off and collection car park, behind the Intercontinental Hotel. You’ll find the car hire companies at the north end of the car park, in front of the terminals.

If you chose to fly with Virgin Atlantic then you can enjoy the Clubhouse at LHR, where you can try a complimentary a la carte menu, order drinks from the bar, or freshen up with a shower before your flight. You’ll find it in the Upper Class Wing in Terminal 3, open from 06:00 to 22:00.