Travelling from Milan to Johannesburg: what you need to know
When searching for a flight from Milan to Johannesburg, there's a nice range of airports you can jet off from. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are some of Milan's main terminals.
Touch down at Johannesburg's major arrival point, O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
Johannesburg is one hour ahead of Milan and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your Milan to Johannesburg flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Johannesburg
To find cheap Milan to Johannesburg flights, book ahead. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
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Flying from Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Milan to Johannesburg flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Milano Malpensa Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Located around 40 kilometres from the centre of Milan, MXP can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Milano Malpensa Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Milan to Johannesburg or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Of all flights leaving Milano Malpensa Airport, 68.23% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Visit friends or family or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your Milan to Johannesburg flight, check out these options when leaving from Orio al Serio International Airport:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
With public transport, you can travel from central Milan to BGY in around 2 hours 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 1 hour.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Milan to Johannesburg, take it easy in one of these hotels close to Orio al Serio International Airport:
Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 68%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Lock in a ticket from Milan to Johannesburg out of Milano Linate Airport (LIN) with one or more stops. Popular stopovers between LIN and Johannesburg include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
From the centre of Milan, LIN is around 8 kilometres away. It takes roughly 30 minutes to reach the airport by car and 45 minutes or so on public transport.
Make taking an early Milan to Johannesburg flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to Milano Linate Airport and get to your gate without rushing:
Flights that take off from LIN arrive at their final stop on schedule 79.56% of the time.
Arriving in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is approximately 21 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 30 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Milan to Johannesburg. Check in to one of these accommodation options near JNB instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and experience the lesser-explored corners of Johannesburg and beyond.
Reserving your ride from O.R. Tambo International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
The centre of Johannesburg is about 32 kilometres from Lanseria International Airport (HLA). As soon as your flight from Milan to Johannesburg has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 50 minutes.
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Lanseria International Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from First - Car Hire, Tempest - Car Hire or Firefly powered by Hertz and be on your way in a flash.
Don't pay more than you need to. Securing your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at HLA can land you a better rate.
Best time to go to Johannesburg
July is the most popular month for flights from Milan to Johannesburg. To escape the crowds, head to Johannesburg in February.
The warmest month in Johannesburg is January, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your Milan to Johannesburg ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap flights from Milan to Johannesburg in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 20ºC on average.
More about Johannesburg
Start your Johannesburg trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Milan to Johannesburg, explore our range of hotels including:
Constitution Hill and Maboneng Precinct are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Johannesburg to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Johannesburg Zoo.
Explore more of South Africa
Johannesburg is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of South Africa waiting to be explored. Around 18 kilometres west of Johannesburg, a visit to Soweto will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Mjebha Park, Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in South Africa, consider Pretoria, about 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall are the start of reasons to visit.