Cheap flights from Tel Aviv to Johannesburg

All you need to know about flights from Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport TLV to Johannesburg O. R. Tambo International Airport JNB

Airlines that fly from Tel Aviv to Johannesburg

EL AL is the only airline operating direct flights from Tel Aviv to Johannesburg, three times a week. Here on Skyscanner.co.il, we will show you cheap flights from Tel Aviv to Johannesburg via stopovers. Popular airlines on this routes are Alitalia via Rome, Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa, KLM via Amsterdam, and Turkish Airlines via Istanbul.

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Terminal Information - Departing

Flights from Tel Aviv to Johannesburg depart from Ben Gurion Airport TLV Terminal 3 - נתב”ג - נמל התעופה בן גוריון. If you are hungry before the over 9-hour flight, relax at any of the restaurants located at the food court or cafes near your gate. If you have a premium credit card don’t forget to bring it with you and upgrade your stay at the airport; you can visit one of the two Dan Lounges. If you have an Elite status of the Matmid Club, check the King David Lounge.

The Duty-Free offers a large variety of stores, such as clothing and shoes, electronics, books, local and international wines and more. You can buy electronics and gadgets that are part of the outstanding $200 tax-free sale, and store it until you return to Israel using the פטור ושמור services. Free Wifi connection is available in most areas of the airport for the whole duration of your stay.

Terminal Information - Arriving

Flights from Tel Aviv to Johannesburg arrive at O. R. Tambo International Airport JNB. This is the primary airport serving domestic and international flights to and from South Africa. There are six terminals at the airport. EL AL operates from Terminal B. If you fly with another airline, check the arrival and departure terminal ahead of your flight. The train station is located on the upper level between terminals A and B. A single ride to the center of Johannesburg costs R152 (around ₪44), and it takes 20 minutes with a change at Sandton station. Outside the international and domestic terminals, you will find several bus services, which are provided by city buses and informal minibuses.

Taxis are a better solution for travelers who don’t know their way in South Africa. There are metered taxis that can be easily recognized by their yellow “taxi” lights, you can find them just outside the arrivals area. A taxi ride from the airport to Johannesburg takes 30-45 minutes. In the parking garage opposite the terminal, you will find several car rental agencies. There is a rail link from JNB airport to the suburbs in Sandton and Pretoria. The station is located on the upper level between terminals A and B. Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, National Car Rental, South Africa Car Hire, Tempest Car Hire Johannesburg, Value Car Hire and other companies. Check the offers we have on Skyscanner Car Rental.

Things you should know

Israeli passport holders do not need to apply for tourist visas to South Africa. A visa will be given for 90 days upon arrival from Tel Aviv to Johannesburg. Your passport must be valid for at least 30 days after your expected departure date from South Africa and must contain two empty pages for stamps.

Useful Information about Johannesburg - יוהנסבורג

The time in Johannesburg the same as in Tel Aviv during wintertime, and one hour behind during summertime, as South Africa doesn’t observe Summer Daylight Saving Time. Flights from Tel Aviv to Johannesburg will take you to a city which is cheaper compared to Tel Aviv: A three-course meal for two in a mid-range restaurant is 40% cheaper, and a combo meal in a fast food chain is almost 70% cheaper than home. Beers are up to 75% cheaper, and clothing & shoes are around 35% lower than in Israel. If you commute by taxis, the start rate is half price compared to Tel Aviv, but each km of the ride costs 25% more.

Must visit in Johannesburg: Apartheid Museum, the UNESCO archaeological area of Cradle of Humankind, Gold Reef City, Lion Park offers safari tours at a nature preserve, Carlton Center for observation of the city, Hector Pieterson Museum, Johannesburg Zoo, Johannesburg Botanical Garden, Wits Art Museum, SAB World of Beer, MuseuMAfricA, Origins Centre Museum, and many other points of interest worth exploring.

How to find cheap flights to Johannesburg

Round-trip flights from Ben Gurion Airport TLV to Johannesburg Airport JNB normally cost around $582 (₪2,060). The fares of Tel Aviv Johannesburg flights are pretty stable year-round, but if you are a flexible traveler, you can find flights cheaper than $550 round-trip (around ₪1,950). Search “whole month” instead of selecting specific dates to find cheaper flights. Set up a Price Alert and let us notify you when there’s a price drop or great deals on cheap flights from Tel Aviv to Johannesburg. But remember, prices change frequently depending on seat availability, the time of the year, time of your booking, and many other factors. Our top tip for you: have you found bargain offers on flights from Ben Gurion Airport TLV to Johannesburg Airport JVB? Book it!

This information is correct as of April 2018