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Yes, if you want to exchange money once you land in London, you can do so at one of the many Travelex stores that you can find in each terminal. You can even order your currency in advance and collect it at the airport. There are also numerous ATMs available.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) is the closest airport to central Johannesburg, situated 15.5 miles from the city centre. It takes approximately 32min to get to Johannesburg OR Tambo on public transport from the city centre. In addition to the taxis and shuttle buses, which are freely available, there are five bus routes that run through the airport twice a day and one train, the Gautrain, which departs from Sandton and takes 25 minutes. You can travel to Sandton by train from all over the city.

SAA flies into Terminal 2 at London Heathrow. From there it will take 50min by public transport, on the London Underground to central London. Alternatively, the Heathrow Express (a train) goes direct to London Paddington train station in 15min (trains leave every 15min).

There are two airlines which fly direct, with no stops – British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. Many other airlines operate this route but with one or more stops. For example, Lufthansa has a stop in a German airport and KLM in a Dutch airport.

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

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

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

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

• British Airways
• Virgin Atlantic

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

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

• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Virgin Atlantic: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: 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.

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $560 round-trip via Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG), compared to $888 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $82–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

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

• Kigali Intl (KGL) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 13% 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 6% on the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $799 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $848, a difference of $49. 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport route, 5% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 39 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in London Heathrow Airport are Paddington Station, Central London and London Victoria Station. These are among the most viewed places in London Heathrow Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:25 pm and lands at 6:41 am
• Latest: departs at 10:00 pm and lands at 9:16 am.

The flight takes about 11h 16m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 1% above the route average of $822. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport takes 11h 16m, covering 5,634 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $715 to $6,947. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $392, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

Evening 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 Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 07m, compared with 14h 11m via Zurich (ZRH) and 15h 17m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

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

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $7 for economy cars. Top options include:
· GREEN MOTION
· DRIVALIA
· Europcar
· Alamo
· Hertz

Round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to London Heathrow Airport range from $718 to $976, with an average of $822 over the past 12 months. Anything below $718 counts as a good deal.