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You can get to London Heathrow Airport by public transport using the Heathrow Express train. Tickets cost between 22 GBP and 25 GBP for a single trip if purchased in advance, or 30 GBP if purchased on board. If you prefer driving, you can park your car in the long term car park. Make sure you book your spot in advance to save on the regular rates.

You can travel to the Johannesburg city centre using buses, both public transport and faster transit buses however, it is advised to use a taxi. Metered taxis with yellow taxi lights placed on the roof of cars are available at the taxi rank outside of Arrivals, the trip to the centre is about 30 to 45 minute.

Protea Hotel Transit OR Tambo Airport is a hotel located in the International Terminal, and if you are in transit there is no need to clear customs to access the hotel. You can book day rooms for up to 6 hours or overnight stays. Alternatively, Intercontinental Hotel Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is located 70m from the International Terminal Arrivals, day rooms are available from 9am to 5pm. Southern Sun OR Tambo Airport is 500m from the airport and offers a free shuttle bus service every 15 minutes. City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo Airport is located above Parkade 2 on level 5 and offers day rooms from 8am to 5pm.

Passengers who need special assistance need to call the airline they’re travelling with to book that service. The Johannesburg OR Tambo airport has disabled parking spaces at all levels of the car park, and the airport is equipped with ramps and lifts. Wheelchairs are available for use, and all restrooms are able to accommodate passengers with disabilities.

Among airlines operating London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights:

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

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

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

• British Airways
• Virgin Atlantic

Flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

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

• Virgin Atlantic: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• British Airways: 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 London to Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 $582 round-trip via Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG), compared to $991 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $65–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Kigali Intl (KGL) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) - 10% of one-stop connections

Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $863 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $978, a difference of $115. 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 London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 57 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on London to Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 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 London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 6:30 pm and lands at 5:34 am
• Latest: departs at 10:25 pm and lands at 9:29 am.

The flight takes about 11h 04m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 1% below the route average of $908. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A nonstop flight from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 11h 04m, covering 5,630 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 London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $563, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

Afternoon 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 14h 12m, compared with 15h 04m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 15h 59m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

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

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 London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from $731 to $1,165, with an average of $908 over the past 12 months. Anything below $731 counts as a good deal.