Travelling from Johannesburg to King Mswati III International Airport (SHO): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Johannesburg. O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Johannesburg to King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) jetting off from here.
The average time for a direct Johannesburg to King Mswati III International Airport flight is 50 minutes.
Manzini's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Johannesburg. King Mswati III International Airport is located in Manzini.
With 38 direct weekly flights between the two airports, O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) is the most popular route. Airlink (South Africa) operates the earliest flight at 6:35am. If you'd like to make the most of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from JNB to SHO is with Royal Eswatini National Airways at 6:30pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Johannesburg to SHO.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey 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 King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) leave from this terminal.
You can book a direct flight from Johannesburg to King Mswati III International Airport with Airlink (South Africa). This popular carrier operates services from JNB.
Airlink (South Africa) is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from JNB to SHO.
With 75.48% of services landing as planned, Airlink (South Africa) is the highest-rated carrier for punctuality on this route.
Located around 29 kilometres from central Johannesburg, JNB can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Johannesburg to King Mswati III International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays close to O.R. Tambo International Airport:
77.1% of flights that take off from O.R. Tambo International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
The drive from central Johannesburg to HLA typically takes 50 minutes, depending on traffic. The distance from the city centre to the airport is around 48 kilometres.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Lanseria International Airport the day before your Johannesburg to SHO flight:
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to King Mswati III International Airport (SHO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to King Mswati III International Airport is Rs22,706. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs41,610. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
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The best time to fly from Johannesburg to King Mswati III International Airport (SHO)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning your trip dates. February is the quietest month to visit Manzini. July is when most people book flights from Johannesburg to King Mswati III International Airport (SHO), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Lock in a Johannesburg to SHO flight ticket departing in February if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Manzini to range from 16ºC to 31ºC.
July sees temperatures of between 7ºC and 24ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Johannesburg to King Mswati III International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Manzini
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Manzini right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Johannesburg to King Mswati III International Airport:
Your Manzini trip won't be complete without checking out the sights. Top attractions that belong on your itinerary include Masjid Al Huda, Manzini Market and Old Stone Church Museum.
Explore more of Eswatini
Seek out new adventure and experience more of Eswatini. Lavumisa is around 113 kilometres south of Manzini and has plenty of exciting things to do, including Tiger Safaris.
