Travelling from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to London City Airport (LCY): what you need to know
London's timezone is UTC+0, making London two hours behind Johannesburg.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your JNB to LCY flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O.R. Tambo International Airport to London City Airport. These are the top stopovers between JNB and LCY:
Frankfurt Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to London City Airport (LCY)
Rs93,517 is currently the lowest price for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to London City Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs170,161. These prices may change depending on availability.
To score cheap tickets from JNB to LCY, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to London City Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
77.1% of flights leaving from O.R. Tambo International Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Johannesburg to O.R. Tambo International Airport is approximately 29 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to London City Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to JNB:
Arriving at London City Airport (LCY)
Book a hotel near LCY if you're on a late O.R. Tambo International Airport to London City Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a London City Airport rental car and explore London and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from London City Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from London City Airport (LCY) to central London
From London City Airport, London is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to London City Airport (LCY)
February is the busiest month for flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to London City Airport. To skip the crowds, visit London in February.
Before locking in your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to London City Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in London, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from JNB to LCY in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of United Kingdom just waiting to be explored. About 161 kilometres north-west of London, a trip to Birmingham will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 177 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.