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Among airlines operating Amsterdam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights:

• KLM: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only KLM operates flights between Amsterdam and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

Flights from Amsterdam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually depart from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• KLM: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Amsterdam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $780 round-trip via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH), compared to $1,066 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $86–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by KLM and Scandinavian Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

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

• London Heathrow (LHR) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 6% of one-stop connections

London Heathrow (LHR) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Amsterdam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $861 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,032, a difference of $171. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Amsterdam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 33 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Amsterdam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Sandton Convention Centre, Nelson Mandela Square and Eastgate Shopping Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 10:05 am and lands at 8:56 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:35 am and lands at 9:26 pm.

The flight takes about 10h 51m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 1% above the route average of $953. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Amsterdam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 10h 51m, covering 5,599 miles.

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.

One-way fares from Amsterdam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $605, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.

KLM is the only airline operating Amsterdam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights. 79% of its flights are on time.

Morning 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.

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 53m, compared with 14h 11m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 14h 26m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $7 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• Woodford
• Alamo
• Sixt

Round-trip flights from Amsterdam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from $789 to $1,176, with an average of $953 over the past 12 months. Anything below $789 counts as a good deal.