Flying from Johannesburg to Margate Airport (MGH): What you need to know
Your travel story starts at one of Johannesburg's main airports, O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) or Lanseria International Airport (HLA). Check out your options for booking a flight from Johannesburg to Margate Airport (MGH) taking off from either of these bases.
The average duration of a direct Johannesburg to Margate Airport flight is 1 hour 35 minutes.
Johannesburg and Margate (where Margate Airport is located) share the UTC+2 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch on arrival.
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Margate Airport (MGH) is the most popular route, with 7 direct services each week. You can get from JNB to MGH on CemAir's 9am departure.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Johannesburg to MGH. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Johannesburg to Margate Airport (MGH) leave from this terminal.
When departing from JNB, you can catch a direct flight from Johannesburg to Margate Airport with CemAir.
CemAir is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from JNB to MGH.
The journey from central Johannesburg to JNB takes around 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 29 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near O.R. Tambo International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Johannesburg to Margate Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Of all flights departing from O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77.1% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
HLA is roughly 48 kilometres from central Johannesburg. It takes 50 minutes or so to reach the airport when driving from the city centre.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Johannesburg to MGH flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Lanseria International Airport:
About Margate Airport (MGH)
Have a late flight from Johannesburg to Margate Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near MGH and be in snooze mode sooner:
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Margate Airport (MGH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Margate Airport is Rs35,476. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs71,928. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Johannesburg to MGH if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
Affordable Johannesburg to Margate Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Margate Airport (MGH)
December is the busiest month for flights from Johannesburg to Margate Airport (MGH). Visit Margate in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
When booking your Johannesburg to MGH flight ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. February is the warmest month in Margate, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC to 27ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Johannesburg to Margate Airport in July when temperatures are between 12ºC and 23ºC.
More about Margate
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Margate right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Johannesburg to Margate Airport:
Whale watching deck and KZN South Coast are a couple of major attractions to put on your Margate travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Margate Beach.
Explore more of South Africa
You've seen Margate, now it's time to explore other parts of South Africa. Travel around 129 kilometres north-east to Durban to check off its top sights. From Durban Beach to Ushaka marine and Moses Mabhida Stadium, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Pietermaritzburg is another essential stop in South Africa and is around 137 kilometres north of Margate. No journey is complete without experiencing Sri Siva Soobramoiniar And Marriamen Temples, KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden and Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife.
