How to find cheap flights to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport is $2,446. A round-trip plane ticket to MQP right now is $2,918.
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To get the best price on tickets to Nelspruit, where Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport is located, book eight months before you travel. That's the general recommendation for landing the biggest deals.
Broaden your search for cheap flights to Nelspruit by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' option. This will allow you to compare fares for all the airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help keep costs down.
If you aren't in a hurry to get to Nelspruit, think about going the long way round. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport if you book a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Nelspruit
The cheapest month to jump on a flight to Nelspruit is usually January.
To find the month with the cheapest flights to MQP, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
Fly to Nelspruit in July if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to MQP, but also when tickets are likely to cost more.
Travel in January if you'd prefer to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Nelspruit are usually cheaper.
Check the weather conditions before travelling. December is the warmest time of year in Nelspruit, averaging between 16ºC and 31ºC.
Temperatures are lowest in July, when they range from 7ºC to 26ºC.
With one day of rain on average, June is the driest month in Nelspruit.
It's rainiest during December, which gets around 11 days of wet weather.
Flying to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and get to Nelspruit in a single journey. Book a direct flight to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport with one of these top airlines:
Airlink is the leading carrier for on-time performance. Up to 88% of its flights into this hub land without being late, making it a smart pick when booking your MQP plane ticket.
MQP is located in the UTC+2 timezone.
Eager to catch up on sleep after your flight to MQP? These hotels close to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport offer the ideal place to relax and recharge:
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport has an on-time rating of 75%, which reflects how reliably departing flights reach their destination. This can be useful to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or have to be somewhere shortly after landing.
Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport is located in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa.
Getting to central Nelspruit from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)
MQP is located about 27 kilometres from central Nelspruit.
You'll get to the centre in around 30 minutes if you're taking a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to MQP.
The trip when using public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Nelspruit makes it easy to find your perfect base. Here's a roundup of comfortable hotels to consider for your visit:
Nelspruit highlights
Hop off your flight to Nelspruit and make your way to these popular attractions:
Cascades Waterfall: The perfect place to begin your tour of the city, this landmark is around 3 kilometres north of the city centre.
Nelspruit Shiva Vishnu Temple: This will also make the highlight reel of your holiday. A memorable landmark, it's around 3 kilometres east of the heart of Nelspruit.
How to get to Barberton from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)
The nearby city of Barberton is about 72 kilometres from MQP. Heading into the centre by ride-share or taxi usually takes around 1 hour.
Travelling from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) to Lydenburg
Lydenburg is around 72 kilometres from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport if your trip takes you in that direction.
By car, the trip will take you roughly 1 hour 40 minutes.
Explore more of South Africa
Up for more adventures? Pretoria is an essential stop in South Africa. It's around 290 kilometres west of Nelspruit and features Statue of Nelson Mandela, Museum of Natural History and Idube Game Reserve.
Benoni is another standout destination in South Africa and is roughly 290 kilometres west of Nelspruit. Zero in on some of the best places like Korsman Bird Sanctuary, OR Tambo Cultural Precinct and Korsman Conservancy.
