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Two cabin classes are available on flights from Manchester to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class

A direct flight from Manchester to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 0h 00m, covering 14 983 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 Manchester to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from R12 682 to R18 517, with an average of R14 811 over the past 12 months. Anything below R12 682 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 1% below the route average of R14 811. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R12 618 to R99 544. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Manchester to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R8 948, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R111 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo
• Sixt

Flights from Manchester to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually depart from Manchester (MAN) and arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

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

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Cairo (CAI) – 10% of one-stop connections

Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Manchester to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 9%. Sunday is the cheapest day at R14 148 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R15 532 – a R1 384 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 02m, compared to 14h 59m via London Heathrow (LHR) and 15h 21m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 1 hour ahead of Manchester (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.

Visitors on flights from Manchester to Johannesburg can use the Rea Vaya public bus as a safe, cheap option. Metred taxis can be found outside the terminals and the trip to the city takes about 30min depending on traffic conditions. There are also plenty of car hire options if you'd prefer to drive yourself.

There is a Travelex office in the International Terminal, while Bidvest Foreign Exchange, American Express and ABSA Bank all have foreign exchange kiosks in the Central Terminal Building at Johannesburg Airport for you to sell sterling and purchase some Rand in case you need to take a taxi or the bus to your final destination.

For passengers who need to make last minute adjustments to their itineraries, there are a couple of travel agencies to help you set your mind at rest. Gateway Travel Services and Airport Travel Hub both have knowledgeable staff on hand to help you make the most of your time in the city.

Out of Africa and Indaba Origins are two stores in the Duty Free Mall at the International Terminal of Johannesburg Airport where you can purchase authentic South African arts and antiques that will make excellent souvenirs or gifts, while Kwazinto Arts & Crafts is a store located in the Central Terminal Building.