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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 5:37
• Latest: departs at 21:15 and lands at 8:22.

The flight takes about 11h 07m.

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 07m, 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 R13 124 to R19 841, with an average of R15 690 over the past 12 months. Anything below R13 124 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 1% above the R15 690 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R10 946 return via Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG), compared with R16 778 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R1 666–R1 666 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 R9 306, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R495 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Europcar
• Sixt
• Budget

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, while evening 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 London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 02m.

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

• Kigali Intl (KGL) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at R15 146 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R16 612, a difference of R1 466.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three 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 01m, compared to 14h 09m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 14h 50m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 2 hours 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 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
• Scandinavian Airlines: 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.

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.