What is the cheapest airline that flies from Johannesburg to Europe?

Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from Johannesburg to Europe

How many flights depart from Johannesburg to Europe on average per week?

The number of flights available between Johannesburg and Europe is 219 per week as of June 2026. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 15% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

Which airlines fly to Europe?

British Airways, Qatar Airways and Lufthansa are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Europe from Johannesburg according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 34% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Europe. Keep in mind that there are 20 different airlines that fly to Europe on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from Johannesburg to Europe on average per day?

The number of flights available between Johannesburg and Europe is 31 per day as of June 2026. The most frequent departure time is 19:00, with 100% of daily flights leaving in the evening.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Johannesburg to Europe?

Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Europe are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg to Europe?

As of June 2026, there are 18 operators available to choose from for flights from Johannesburg to Europe.

How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg to Europe?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Johannesburg to Europe.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Europe?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Europe trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

R4 800 Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Europe in 2026

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9:45 - 12:35

JNB

IST

25h 50m

1 stop

13:50 - 8:20

IST

JNB

19h 30m

1 stop

R8 892Etihad Airways

Wed, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 6

9:45 - 12:35

JNB

IST

25h 50m

1 stop

13:45 - 8:20

IST

JNB

19h 35m

1 stop

R9 320Etihad Airways

Sat, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 20

12:45 - 12:10

JNB

SAW

22h 25m

1 stop

13:40 - 3:55

SAW

JNB

15h 15m

1 stop

R9 435Qatar Airways

Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 1

12:45 - 12:10

JNB

SAW

22h 25m

1 stop

13:40 - 3:55

SAW

JNB

15h 15m

1 stop

R9 583Qatar Airways

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 17

13:30 - 18:20

JNB

MUC

28h 50m

2 stops

12:55 - 9:40

MUC

JNB

20h 45m

2 stops

R11 752Turkish Airlines

Tue, Jul 14 - Sat, Aug 22

13:30 - 15:00

JNB

MUC

25h 30m

2 stops

10:40 - 9:40

MUC

JNB

23h 00m

2 stops

R11 769Turkish Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 24

19:10 - 20:05

JNB

FRA

24h 55m

1 stop

11:00 - 16:15

FRA

JNB

29h 15m

1 stop

R11 983Emirates

Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 29

10:05 - 20:05

JNB

FRA

34h 00m

1 stop

15:15 - 10:15

FRA

JNB

19h 00m

1 stop

R12 032Emirates

Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26

8:45 - 21:55

JNB

AMS

13h 10m

1 stop

18:25 - 8:35

AMS

JNB

14h 10m

1 stop

R12 459Lufthansa

Mon, Jul 27 - Wed, Aug 12

19:00 - 8:40

JNB

LCY

14h 40m

1 stop

18:30 - 16:15

LCY

JNB

20h 45m

2 stops

R12 837Lufthansa

Mon, Aug 3 - Tue, Sep 8

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KLM flights from Johannesburg to Europe

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KLM

Jun 23

JNB23:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 40m

1 stop

SAW22:55Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Jun 30

SAW8:50Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

37h 30m

1 stop

JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R11 802

KLM

Jun 23

JNB23:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 50m

1 stop

SAW17:05Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Jun 27

SAW8:50Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

37h 30m

1 stop

JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 048

KLM

Jul 21

JNB23:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 10m

1 stop

MUC13:25Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Aug 18

MUC7:00Munich Franz Josef Strauss

14h 20m

1 stop

JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 377

Lufthansa flights from Johannesburg to Europe

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Lufthansa

Jul 27

JNB8:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

13h 10m

1 stop

AMS21:55Amsterdam Schiphol

Aug 12

AMS18:25Amsterdam Schiphol

14h 10m

1 stop

JNB8:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 459

Lufthansa

Jun 27

JNB8:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 55m

2 stops

LHR7:40London Heathrow

Jun 28

LHR18:30London Heathrow

13h 05m

1 stop

JNB8:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 788

Lufthansa

Aug 3

JNB19:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 40m

1 stop

LCY8:40London City

Sept 8

LCY18:30London City

20h 45m

2 stops

JNB16:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

R12 837

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JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/9

9:45-12:35

1 stop25h 50m

Istanbul

Sun 6/9

13:50-8:20

1 stop19h 30m

R8 892

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - IST

JNBIST

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/10

9:45-12:35

1 stop25h 50m

Istanbul

Tue 20/10

13:45-8:20

1 stop19h 35m

R9 320

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

12:45-12:10

1 stop22h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 1/12

13:40-3:55

1 stop15h 15m

R9 435

JohannesburgIstanbul

JNB - SAW

JNBSAW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/10

12:45-12:10

1 stop22h 25m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 17/11

13:40-3:55

1 stop15h 15m

R9 583

JohannesburgMunich

JNB - MUC

JNBMUC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/7

13:30-18:20

2 stops28h 50m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Sat 22/8

12:55-9:40

2 stops20h 45m

R11 752

JohannesburgMunich

JNB - MUC

JNBMUC

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

13:30-15:00

2 stops25h 30m

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Thu 24/9

10:40-9:40

2 stops23h 00m

R11 769

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

19:10-20:05

1 stop24h 55m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 29/7

11:00-16:15

1 stop29h 15m

R11 983

JohannesburgFrankfurt am Main

JNB - FRA

JNBFRA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/8

10:05-20:05

1 stop34h 00m

Frankfurt am Main

Wed 26/8

15:15-10:15

1 stop19h 00m

R12 032

Fastest return journey

JohannesburgAmsterdam

JNB - AMS

JNBAMS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/7

8:45-21:55

1 stop13h 10m

Amsterdam Schiphol

Wed 12/8

18:25-8:35

1 stop14h 10m

R12 459

JohannesburgLondon

JNB - LCY

JNBLCY

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/8

19:00-8:40

1 stop14h 40m

London City

Tue 8/9

18:30-16:15

2 stops20h 45m

R12 837

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Europe?

In general, November is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Europe. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R11 276. If you’re not able to fly to Europe in November, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from Johannesburg to Europe during February average around R11 391.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Europe?

Our data shows that Sunday is the least expensive day to fly to Europe. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as R15 088. The most expensive day to fly to Europe is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around R16 127.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Europe?

Flying to Europe from Johannesburg in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R15 359 when looking at flights departing in the evening. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Europe is in the afternoon when prices are around R18 008.

What is the cheapest Johannesburg to Europe flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Europe?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Europe from Johannesburg when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Europe for around R13 426 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Europe from Johannesburg for as low as R12 673 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Johannesburg to Europe flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Johannesburg to Europe flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Fastest flight time	9h 45m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Europe	4 107 airports

The fastest flight from Johannesburg to Europe takes 9h 45m

Direct flights go from Johannesburg to Europe every day.

There are 4 107 airports in Europe. From Johannesburg there are direct flights to Istanbul (IST).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Johannesburg to Europe

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Johannesburg to Europe?
Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Europe are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg to Europe?
As of June 2026, there are 18 operators available to choose from for flights from Johannesburg to Europe.
How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg to Europe?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Johannesburg to Europe.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Europe?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Europe trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Johannesburg to Europe

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R1 904	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 007 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R7 098	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 455 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Air Algerie	PriceFrom R7 251	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,5 37 reviews	Search Air Algerie flights
Condor	PriceFrom R7 959	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,5 460 reviews	Search Condor flights
Egyptair	PriceFrom R8 587	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,6 429 reviews	Search Egyptair flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R8 590	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 8 085 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Air France	PriceFrom R9 197	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 613 reviews	Search Air France flights
SWISS	PriceFrom R9 318	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 972 reviews	Search SWISS flights
TAAG	PriceFrom R9 362	Free Cancellation	Rating 5,7 29 reviews	Search TAAG flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R9 784	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 063 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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