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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Heathrow to Johannesburg that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Heathrow to Johannesburg

Fri, Oct 3 - Fri, Oct 10
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9:20 pm - 2:20 pmLHR-JNB
16h 00m1 stop
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4:50 pm - 2:05 pmJNB-LHR
22h 15m2 stops
$712RwandAir
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Thu, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 24
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8:55 pm - 8:20 amLHR-JNB
33h 25m1 stop
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9:50 am - 6:10 pmJNB-LHR
34h 20m1 stop
$713Etihad Airways
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Wed, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 29
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9:00 pm - 1:05 pmLHR-JNB
15h 05m1 stop
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10:50 pm - 5:00 pmJNB-LHR
19h 10m1 stop
$718Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 13
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10:00 pm - 7:10 amLHR-JNB
31h 10m1 stop
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9:45 pm - 9:00 pmJNB-LHR
25h 15m1 stop
$720Egyptair
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Fri, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 13
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10:00 pm - 7:10 amLHR-JNB
31h 10m1 stop
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9:45 pm - 8:40 amJNB-LHR
36h 55m1 stop
$723Egyptair
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Thu, Sep 25 - Sun, Oct 19
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6:30 am - 9:20 pmLHR-JNB
13h 50m1 stop
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11:30 pm - 5:35 pmJNB-LHR
19h 05m1 stop
$726KLM
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Thu, Sep 18 - Thu, Sep 25
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7:00 am - 9:20 amLHR-JNB
25h 20m2 stops
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7:35 pm - 7:55 amJNB-LHR
13h 20m1 stop
$732SWISS
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Tue, Sep 30 - Fri, Oct 24
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9:00 pm - 1:05 pmLHR-JNB
15h 05m1 stop
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2:30 pm - 7:00 amJNB-LHR
17h 30m1 stop
$744Ethiopian Air
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Sat, Oct 25 - Tue, Nov 18
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6:35 pm - 10:05 pmLHR-JNB
26h 30m1 stop
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11:59 pm - 1:50 pmJNB-LHR
15h 51m1 stop
$746KLM
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Thu, Sep 18 - Thu, Sep 25
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8:55 am - 9:20 amLHR-JNB
23h 25m2 stops
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7:35 pm - 1:40 pmJNB-LHR
19h 05m2 stops
$779SWISS
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Expert advice for your flight from Heathrow to Johannesburg

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
British Airways

Upgrade to premium economy for more space, wider seats, and seven inches of extra legroom.


BA's premium economy offers priority boarding, bigger baggage allowance, and more legroom for long-haul comfort.

Virgin Atlantic

Virgin's Upper Class offers fully flat beds, private suites, and gourmet dining for ultimate comfort.


Enjoy priority boarding and extra legroom with Virgin's Economy Delight for a more comfortable journey.

Airports
LHR

Heathrow's security queues can be long. Arrive two hours early for carry-on only, longer if checking bags. Avoid peak times for a smoother experience.

Read more about LHRby Duncan Madden
JNB

For safe transport from JNB, use the Gautrain to Sandton or book secure airport transfers. Avoid public transport and unaffiliated taxis.

Read more about JNBby Jessica Macdonald
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Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Heathrow to Johannesburg flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Heathrow to Johannesburg to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg?

The average price of all round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Johannesburg back to London Heathrow Airport, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is May, where tickets cost $751 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,290 and $1,177 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $2,216, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 7% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 2 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$507
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 43% increase in price.
Flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg

When to book flights from Heathrow to Johannesburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Heathrow to Johannesburg based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from Heathrow to Johannesburg: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Heathrow to Johannesburg 
GerhardFlew with British AirwaysApr 2024
dont rely on the departure boards in the BA lounge. And prepare to have to tag and check in your own bag, even when flying business class
GregFlew with British AirwaysDec 2023
Leave at least an hour for luggage to arrive at JNB.

FAQs for booking London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg flights

  • Are there any direct flights from LHR to JMB Airport?

    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.

  • Are there any hotels that I can stay at in JMB Airport?

    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.

  • Can I hire a car from JMB Airport?

    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.

  • What lounges can I use when I fly from LHR to JMB Airport?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was $507 for a one-way ticket and $712 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between London Heathrow Airport and Johannesburg?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in London Heathrow Airport and on arrival in Johannesburg.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg?

    When flying out of London Heathrow Airport you will be using London Heathrow. You will be landing at Johannesburg, also known as Johannesburg OR Tambo.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg?

    Only Lufthansa offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between London Heathrow Airport and Johannesburg, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg?

    There are nonstop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Johannesburg, KLM or RwandAir?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Johannesburg are KLM and RwandAir. With an average price for the route of $822 and an overall rating of 7.8, KLM is the most popular choice. RwandAir is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $729 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from London Heathrow Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back to London Heathrow Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between London Heathrow Airport and JNB can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Johannesburg from London Heathrow Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $933 or less one-way and $1,205 or less round-trip.
  • Once you have landed at Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) you’ll find several currency exchange offices where you can change your sterling for the local rand. There are many within the central terminal building and one Travelex in International Arrivals.
  • At JNB Airport you can catch the fast train service to Sandton and beyond to Johannesburg and Pretoria, allowing you to travel hassle-free from the airport.
  • You can hire baggage trolleys at JNB Airport and there are also porters who are available to help you with your luggage if you need it. You can expect to tip the porters around R10 (£0.50) for their help.
  • There are several information kiosks throughout JNB Airport if you ever find that you need help. You’ll find one located in Terminal A by the international arrivals and departures areas.
  • If you find that you need medical attention after landing at JNB Airport then you can go to the first aid point at the travel clinic. It is open 24h and can offer emergency care, first aid, and immunisations.
  • There are several airlines that you can choose to fly with when travelling from London Heathrow to JMB, such as Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways, Emirates, and KLM. These airlines don’t generally offer direct flights, but rather routes with one stopover.

Prefer to fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from London Heathrow to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
Find which airlines fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

London Heathrow to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +5 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +6 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +5 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +6 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +5 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +6 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +5 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +6 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +5 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +6 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +5 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +6 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +5 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +6 more

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Direct returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to London Heathrow

Monday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +5 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +6 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +5 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +6 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +5 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +6 more

Thursday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +5 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +6 more

Friday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +5 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +6 more

Saturday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +5 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +6 more

Sunday

American Airlines, British Airways, China Eastern, +5 more

American Airlines, British Airways, +6 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Heathrow to Johannesburg

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Johannesburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Heathrow to Johannesburg? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
RwandAirOverall score based on 36 reviews
7.7Comfort
7.2Food
7.8Crew
7.7Boarding
6.8Entertainment
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Pleasant, relaxed flight. I had 2 seats to myself, which was a bonus. I couldn't find a flight tracker ap so I could know where we were but that's a minor complaint. On the plus side, the passenger announcements did not come through my earphones but were on main speakers only. That was a nice touch.

8.0 ExcellentIan, Aug 2024KGL - LHR
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Pleasant, relaxed flight. I had 2 seats to myself, which was a bonus. I couldn't find a flight tracker ap so I could know where we were but that's a minor complaint. On the plus side, the passenger announcements did not come through my earphones but were on main speakers only. That was a nice touch.

Flight delayed by 3 hours 45 mins and no explanation given or apology. Rebooked on a flight departing to final destination 48 hrs later and baggage not delivered.

My outbound flight was grounded in Lusaka so we never made it to Paris. DO NOT fly this airline you will be stranded and your plans will be completely disrupted

Inflight entertainment with electronic charging stations can help during a long flight.

The flight was delayed with no notice. No inflight entertainment. Communication is vital in any business.

Poor communication: Flight come directly to kigali , didn’t come via mumbasa. Favouring to Rwandan passenger to move from economic to bussiness class after flight depart. Where they don’t asked other older passenger who need more comfort. Rude staff : chekin airport at Mumbai. Talking in local language (marathi) while serving and no sorry no thank you attitude.

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

Premium economy more comfortable than economy, but not by much. Did was awful, do not try the omelette. Flight crew were helpful. Flight was delayed by over an hour. Overall but bad, arrived safely and thank God.

Food was excellent. Service was very good. Staff was very helpful to all passengers.

The crew was excellent as ever on Virgin. The special meal was poor unfortunately. More significantly when we arrived at Manchester Airport there was no air bridge provided and we had to exit the plane down a rickety stair case. This is unacceptable for a transatlantic flight. Whilst I understand that this is the airport’s fault at the end of the day the airline is responsible for our transportation and needs to do something.

Super friendly and helpful staff, from check-in desk to cabin crew.

Following a paid seat upgrade for enhanced comfort, I encountered an unacceptable odor in my assigned area. It took three hours for the crew to relocate me, and the replacement seat was unacceptably close to the lavatory, offering no improvement.

Good overall. Cannot fault the airlines. I have had better entertainment systems before ie ice in Emirates but it was not too bad. Food was decent and staff were friendly.

Delayed flight made my day very long, but other than that KQ got me to my destination in good shape.

The nice treatment and lovely pilots who accepted my son inside for a photo.So lovely of them

Got delayed for over 24 hours. Fight was cancelled. Was put up at a nice hotel whose kitchen was unfortunately not prepared for the sudden influx of guests The headphone jacks on the seat were loose and sound kept getting dropped over the headphones. Food was good though. Certain items (Amarula) were not available for purchase over the on-plane duty free. Had been told i would pick my luggage at my final destination*wrong* had to pick it up in JFK and recheck it and then got charged for it**** too tired to argue with the Delta staff on the issue.... after a 15 hr flight.

This one is not bad even it is late, but they apologize and every time they announced the update.

I’m very disappointed for this trip and I will never travel again in this airline. In addition, I don’t recommend to any human being to travel to Kenya Airways. They keep me at Nairobi for 4 days without care. I was at Nairobi from 6 a.m Morning up to 10 a:m Thursday. For that reason, I have trouble for my work and may be I will lose my job. During for those 4 days I didn’t have my medicine, I didn’t have clothes to change because all my clothes were in my checked bags. On Thursday, when I got flight, they don’t even apologize for all consequences I had. During for those 4 days, I learned many things for this airline. It is their system to treat passengers like this because they had hundreds or thousands passengers around Nairobi waiting for their flights after their original flights cancelled. If I lose my job, I planned to file claim to the airline. This is not airline to travel with.

They weight duty free goods at check in and count the weight as carry on luggage. Results : for 4 bottles I had to opay $150. rip off. Be careful to avoid any duty free shopping at Dubai airport

The boarding was fast, the food was great; however, the seats & leg space were tight.

I enjoyed my flight I arrived safe with all my luggage

No complaints just improve on the food service. Provide enough dinner. People are complaining about that.

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

Flight was delayed but my previous flight was as well so It worked to my advantage. This was my first time in first class. I don't think they ever stopped feeding us. The seating area was very spacious and comfortable. The attendants were wonderful, warm, friendly and very personable.

First time on BA but will fly with them from now on! Everything about the flight was superb!!!

Horrible experience. They broke the handle of my checked in suitcase and then refused pay for damages

We had a pretty good experience. Enjoyed both the flights. Crew was very good and helpful.

The flight was very delayed in taking off - which was out of control of the crew, but then the pilot worked hard so we only arrived about 30 minutes late. Everyone was very friendly and accommodating!

They issued seat assignments and sat my 2 year-old in the row behind me, separate from me and my daughter. Communication/ customer service was terrible. They told me to change it in London, then in London, they told me to talk to the cabin crew, then a supervisor came and stuck us in the back of the plane when we were supposed to be in row 25. Overall, they need to really work on their customer service. Additionally the food was terrible and they ran out of meals and didn’t have any kid options. To top it off there was no in-flight entertainment for the first hour of the trip.

We missed the connection because we had to wait for a shuttle from the plane to the Terminal. Also, we needed assistance and none was available.

When we arrived at the airport - 1st step - printing out your boarding pass - no issue. Not long lines as these machines. 2nd step - processing your bag drop off. There was only one associate there to help 10 kiosks. We had a family in front of us for 20 minutes trying to work on the machine and figure out every step for 4 pieces of luggage. My husband alerted the associate who was able to assist the family. Highly suggest that there are more associates to assist in this process. Besides this issue, security check went very quickly. Our flight was direct to Philadelphia. We had to carry our bags down two flights of steps, then out to the tarmac to a bus, then carry our bags up two flights of stairs to the plane. No one on the flight was expecting that long trek. I could see some people were struggling a bit. All in all - great flight crew, plane was clean and food was great!

The space is tight. Either you sit straight up the whole time, but the minute you relax, your knees hit the back of the seat in front of you. My seat would not recline so I was quite uncomfortable. Didn’t use my tray table bc it was stained and sticky and nasty. I was also seating in one of the last rows and one crew member and people going to the bathroom kept hitting my elbow resting on the armrest.

Flight was delayed for 2h. Announcements were poor and I was given 1 biscuit and a bottle of water as consolation. Not happy.

Nice flight, friendly crew, and a decent in-flight meal.

Check in was madness. Boarding was madness. The flight itself was OK, and the flight attendants were nice. Connection to my next flight was two hours. But based on my arrival gate in Cairo, and next departure gate in Cairo, the whole two hours were needed given the inefficient procedures. At the end of my journey (connected to Lufthansa after Egyptair), my checked luggage did not arrive, and after 4 days, has still not arrived.

Everything was ok except cleanliness of the plane, it was poor.

It was appalling! Using small aircraft for 5 hour flights is ridiculous! No legroom, terrible food, no drinks apart from water, tea and coffee (once only) makes it a terrible experience. The cabin staff really badly handled the behaviour of an extremely obnoxious woman who insisted on fully reclining her seat for the duration of the flight with a very tall man behind her. She abused his and the staff and they were not able to deal with her at all other than to tell the man that they are reclining seats and they could not prevent her from doing so. They were also very slow to react when a large nu of passengers stood up and started taking their luggage out of the overhead bins whilst the aircraft was still taxiing at Heathrow. I will never fly Egypt Air again! I know this isn’t the airline’s fault but the security at Cairo airport was a joke. With the terrible security record on flights out of Egypt, they really need to take it seriously. Scanners weren’t working, liquids were allowed on, only one person operating the cray machine and searching bags caused a massive backlog of people…I’m convinced you could have got anything onto that plane if you were determined enough. By the way, it was the same story in Aswan airport.

The plane was old and several things were broken including my seat. The sinks in the restrooms didn’t drain. The armrest on my seat was broken so the seat was constantly reclined. The tray table was broken. The fabric was coming off the seats. The overhead bin doors wouldn’t stay locked. The hotel accommodation was disgusting.

Boarding was chaotic and disorganized, and the foot rest to my seat was broken. But the food was good and the flight attendants were kind and attentive.

So bad we never travel with Egypt air bad service smells bad food bad Ching my sets to back

Food was terrible (I tried the beef plate). Service is improved. The plane is new so it was good enough

Horrible old filthy airplane with brooking seat and entertainment system

Boarding was a nightmare. Still the B773s don’t have WIFI and are a something from the 90s in terms of comfort.

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