Flying from London City Airport (LCY) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): what you need to know
The timezone in Johannesburg is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of London.
Your LCY to JNB flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak month like February? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London City Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. These are the top stopovers between LCY and JNB:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Zurich Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London City Airport (LCY) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
$841 is currently the best price for a one-way London City Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,033. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LCY to JNB, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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Handy information about London City Airport (LCY)
74.57% of flights taking off from London City Airport land at their destination on schedule.
London City Airport is about 11 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near LCY. Whether you have an early flight from London City Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a London City Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near JNB instead:
Travel at your own speed with an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and discover more of Johannesburg and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from O.R. Tambo International Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport to central Johannesburg has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 29 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
July is the most popular month for flights from London City Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Johannesburg in February.
Lock in your flight from London City Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport for January if you want to go to Johannesburg during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 30ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LCY to JNB in July. Average temperatures are between 4ºC and 20ºC then.
Explore more of South Africa
Johannesburg has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of South Africa just waiting to be discovered. About 18 kilometres west of Johannesburg, a visit to Soweto will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Mjebha Park, Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean.
If you're eager to discover another corner of South Africa, head for Pretoria, about 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall are key highlights.