Cheap flights from Birmingham to Johannesburg

Johannesburg experiences summer during December, January and February with warmer weather and longer daylight hours, while winter brings colder conditions and shorter days. The cheapest month to purchase tickets is November according to available pricing data spanning October through March. Booking well in advance typically yields better rates regardless of when you plan to travel. Weekday departures often cost less than weekend flights on this long-haul route.

All carriers on this route provide connecting services rather than nonstop options, routing passengers through their respective hub airports. Qatar Airways connects via Doha while Turkish Airlines uses Istanbul as its transfer point. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Swiss both operate connections through Amsterdam or Zurich respectively. Emirates routes passengers through Dubai, offering a Middle Eastern gateway option. Lufthansa and Lufthansa City Airlines provide European connections primarily through Frankfurt. Edelweiss Air and Vueling Airlines offer additional choices with different hub configurations.

You land at O.R. Tambo International Airport which sits approximately fifteen kilometres northeast of central Johannesburg city centre. The airport is well served by road transport including taxi services, ride-hailing applications and bus routes that connect to major areas. Public transport options exist but may require transfers depending on your final destination within the metropolitan area. Allow extra time if arriving during peak traffic hours or when flights arrive simultaneously.

Currency

ZAR (R)

Power sockets

Type C, D, G, N · 230 V

Language

South African Sign Language, Southern Ndebele, Sesotho, Tsonga, Tswana, Swazi, Northern Sotho, Venda, Afrikaans, Xhosa, Zulu, English

Emergency number

112

Calling code

+27

Internet domain

.za

Population of Johannesburg

4.8 M (2022)

Altitude

1,753 m · high altitude — take the first day slowly

Time zone

UTC+02 (Africa/Johannesburg)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Verify passport validity requirements for South African entry before making any booking decisions.
• Check whether baggage allowances apply differently across carriers offering connection services.
• Confirm that connection airports match your preferred routing when comparing separate airline options.
• Review seasonal pricing patterns since November typically shows lower fares than surrounding months.
• Ensure you understand customs and immigration procedures upon arrival at O.R. Tambo International.