Fly to Johannesburg to escape the winter weather

Johannesburg, or Jo’Burg as it is often called, is the largest city in South Africa. It is the provincial capital of the Gauteng province which is the wealthiest province in South Africa. Although not one of South Africa’s official capital cities, it does house the highest court in the country, the Constitutional Court.

Although South Africa is classed as a long haul flight from the United Kingdom with a flight time of around ten hours, the minimal time difference of just one or two hours depending on the time of year means that there is no uncomfortable jet lag to get used to. This factor helps in making Johannesburg a very popular destination with British travellers.

South African Airways and British Airways are the major carriers who operate flights between the UK and Johannesburg but you may prefer to consult a price comparison website for cheaper deals. Since the UK winter is summertime in South Africa, flight prices can be at a premium as many choose to escape to the sun. We recommend you do your research and book as early as possible to try and get the best deal.