Question 1

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to London?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight from Johannesburg to London typically takes around 11 hours 20 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, you should allow more time. Typical one-stop journeys take around 34 hours 55 minutes. For the quickest journey, a direct flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to London?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are direct flights from Johannesburg to London, although not necessarily every day. On average, around 7 flights per week are available. If you have flexibility with your travel dates, you will find it easier to secure a suitable direct connection.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from Johannesburg to London?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Johannesburg to London are operated by, among others, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. There are also connecting flights with one stop, for example with Etihad Airways (via Abu Dhabi) and Qatar Airways (via Doha). If a short travel time matters to you, a direct flight is usually the most convenient option. Connecting flights often give you more choice of departure times and airlines.

Question 4

On which days are there direct flights from Johannesburg to London?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Johannesburg to London operate daily. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day has no direct service, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

Question 5

How many flights are there per day from Johannesburg to London?

Accepted Answer

On the route from Johannesburg to London there are on average around 1 flight per day. The number of services can vary by day of the week and season. If you are flexible with your dates, it is worth comparing several departure days.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from Johannesburg to London?

Accepted Answer

On the route from Johannesburg to London there are around 7 flights per week. The number of services can vary depending on the season and day of the week. If you have flexibility, it is worth looking at several departure days to find the best option.

Question 7

When does the first flight from Johannesburg to London depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest direct flight from Johannesburg to London usually departs at 19:25. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are particularly useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in London.

Question 8

When does the last flight from Johannesburg to London depart?

Accepted Answer

The last direct flight from Johannesburg to London usually departs at 22:00. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a direct flight, as a connecting service could push the arrival time significantly later.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Johannesburg London	Outbound 03/08/26 1 Stopover (AUH) EY0748, EY0061 22h 10min	Return 20/08/26 1 Stopover (AUH) EY0068, EY0747 33h 35min	Etihad Airways		£438
Johannesburg London	Outbound 03/08/26 1 Stopover (DOH) QR1378, QR0327 17h 30min	Return 20/08/26 1 Stopover (DOH) QR0328, QR1363 17h 05min	Qatar Airways		£588
Best option Johannesburg London	Outbound 03/08/26 direct BA0054 11h 15min	Return 20/08/26 1 Stopover (DOH) BA7002, BA6194 16h 25min	British Airways	?	£719
Johannesburg London	Outbound 03/08/26 1 Stopover (AUH) EY0748, EY0061 22h 10min	Return 20/08/26 1 Stopover (AUH) EY0068, EY0747 33h 35min	Etihad Airways		£444
Johannesburg London	Outbound 03/08/26 1 Stopover (AUH) EY0748, EY0061 22h 10min	Return 20/08/26 1 Stopover (AUH) EY0064, EY0747 16h 35min	Etihad Airways		£447
Johannesburg London	Outbound 03/08/26 1 Stopover (AUH) EY0748, EY0061 22h 10min	Return 20/08/26 1 Stopover (AUH) EY0062, EY0747 21h 50min	Etihad Airways		£459
Johannesburg London	Outbound 03/08/26 1 Stopover (AUH) EY0748, EY0067 33h 55min	Return 20/08/26 1 Stopover (AUH) EY0068, EY0747 33h 35min	Etihad Airways		£473
Johannesburg London	Outbound 03/08/26 1 Stopover (AUH) EY0748, EY0061 22h 10min	Return 20/08/26 1 Stopover (AUH) EY0062, EY0747 21h 50min	Etihad Airways		£475
Johannesburg London	Outbound 03/08/26 1 Stopover (AUH) EY0748, EY0061 22h 10min	Return 20/08/26 1 Stopover (AUH) EY0064, EY0747 16h 35min	Etihad Airways		£497
Johannesburg London	Outbound 03/08/26 1 Stopover (AUH) EY0748, EY0061 22h 10min	Return 20/08/26 1 Stopover (AUH) EY0064, EY0747 16h 35min	Etihad Airways	?	£515

Outbound and return from	£437.99
Flight duration	min. 11:10 / max. 11:35
Return flight duration	min. 11:00/ max. 11:20
Distance	9079 km
Flights per week	45
Departure airport	Airport Johannesburg O.R. Tambo (JNB)
Departure country	Flights from South Africa
Arrival airport	Airport London (LCY, LGW, LHR, LTN, STN, SEN) (LON)
Destination country	Flights to United Kingdom
Departure country - Arrival airport	South Africa - London (LCY, LGW, LHR, LTN, STN, SEN)
Departure airport - Destination country	Johannesburg O.R. Tambo - United Kingdom

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