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Which airlines fly from Auckland to Johannesburg?
There are no direct flights from Auckland to Johannesburg, but you can get to Johannesburg's O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) with just 1 stop when you fly with Air New Zealand, Qantas or LATAM Airlines.
These flights connect in Sydney or other Australian airports, and sometimes involve a change of airline.
Flights to Johannesburg's second airport, Lanseria International (HLA), require at least 2 stops and are much less convenient.
Is there a time difference between Auckland and Johannesburg?
Johannesburg doesn't change its clocks for summer, so it's 12 hours behind Auckland during the summer and 10 hours behind in the winter.
What is the weather like in Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is warmer and more humid than Auckland, but its high elevation means it's noticeably cooler than South Africa's other big cities. Summer is the wettest season, with thunderstorms a common occurrence.
How expensive is Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is a much cheaper destination than Auckland, with alcohol, transport and accommodation costing less than half the price in the South African city.
The local currency is the South African rand. There are approximately 8 rand to the NZ dollar.
Auckland |
Johannesburg |
|
Average cost of a meal |
NZ$15.00 |
NZ$13.60 |
Average cost of a coffee |
NZ$4.50 |
NZ$2.85 |
Average cost of a taxi from the airport to the CBD |
NZ$38-NZ$75 |
NZ$28-NZ$35 |
Essential travel information for Johannesburg
A visa is required to visit South Africa. You must apply in person at a South Africa Visa Application Centre in either Auckland or Wellington. Once granted, the visa allows up to 3 months' travel in the country. Find out how to apply here.
All visitors to Johannesburg and South Africa generally are advised to be mindful of their safety and that of others, due to the crime risk. See the latest travel advisories.
Departing from Auckland
Auckland Airport (AKL) is 21km from Auckland CBD. Ground transport connects the airport to the city 24 hours a day, via the SkyBus, taxis and shuttle transfers. You should aim to get to the airport 3 hours before an international departure.
Flights to Johannesburg leave from the International Terminal, with check-in counters on the ground floor. A wide variety of shopping and dining options can be found before and after security screening, along with other facilities such as lounges, family rooms and limited free Wi-Fi.
Arriving in Johannesburg
Nearly all flights to Johannesburg arrive at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), the busiest in all of Africa. A small number of connecting flights use Lanseria Airport (HLA) instead.
O.R. Tambo Airport has 6 terminals, which are all part of the same complex and easy to walk between. You can exchange your dollars for rand, get something to eat and make use of the other facilities before heading to your hotel.
Public transport in Johannesburg is often confusing for newcomers, so it's advisable to use taxis. It takes 30-45 minutes to get into the city centre and should cost 250-300 rand. You can also hire a car at the airport.
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Please note: all information is correct as of January, 2018.
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