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Flights to South Africa from the UK take around 11-12 hours direct. Johannesburg is the main entry point, with O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) handling most international traffic from the UK.
British Airways and Virgin Atlantic fly direct from London Heathrow to Johannesburg and Cape Town daily. The direct flight takes around 11 hours. No jet lag worries since South Africa is only 2 hours ahead of the UK.
UK citizens don't need a visa for visits up to 90 days. Your passport must be valid for at least 30 days after your departure date and have at least two blank pages.
O.R. Tambo International Airport
Africa's busiest airport, located in Johannesburg. Handles over 21 million passengers annually. Two international terminals with excellent facilities including Gautrain rail link to the city.
Cape Town International Airport
South Africa's second busiest airport, serving the Western Cape. Direct flights from London. Located 20km from the city centre with good transport links.
King Shaka International Airport
Serves Durban and the KwaZulu-Natal province. Modern terminal opened in 2010. Direct flights from London available. Good gateway for safari destinations.
British Airways
Virgin Atlantic
South African Airways
Emirates Airways
Ethiopian Airlines
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Turkish Airlines
Qatar Airways
Kenya Airways
Dry season
(May-September)
South African winter. Best for safari as animals gather at water sources. Cooler temperatures around 15-25°C. Cape Town can be rainy.
Wet/Winter season
(October-March)
South African summer. Beach weather in Cape Town and Durban. Game viewing trickier as vegetation is lush. Christmas peak season.
Shoulder seasons
(April, October)
Shoulder seasons offer pleasant weather and fewer crowds. Good prices and conditions for both safari and coastal visits.
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