Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Amsterdam

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From Johannesburg to Amsterdam

What days are direct flights available from Johannesburg to Amsterdam?

Direct flights are available for this route on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How popular is this flight route?

This flight path from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Amsterdam Schiphol was viewed by 13 725 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

How long does the flight from Johannesburg to Amsterdam take?

A direct flight takes up to 12 hours, covering a distance of 5 634 kilometres.

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

Travellers can expect 8 flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Amsterdam Schiphol on average per day.
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 100% of flight departures

Does it rain more in Johannesburg or Amsterdam?

In Johannesburg, there will be greater rainfall in Johannesburg compared to Amsterdam over the next 21 days.

Is Johannesburg weather warmer or cooler than Amsterdam?

Expect the weather to be around 26 °C on average in January. As the temperature peaks, try to get your plans done early, as flight price and availability will have an impact on your travels. The climate in Amsterdam is generally colder than in Johannesburg.

What airports serve Johannesburg to Amsterdam flights?

Travellers will leave from O.R. Tambo International Airport when going to Amsterdam from Johannesburg. This airport is equipped to handle up to 28 million passengers on an annual basis. It is a hub for South African Airways, Kulula, and Mango and had over 21 million passengers in 2017. The airport has six terminals broken down into transit, domestic, and international terminals. After reaching Amsterdam, passengers will disembark at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, which is nine kilometres from Amsterdam. It is a hub for several airlines including KLM, Martinair, and Transavia. The airport has flights to Toronto, Mexico City, and Belgrade among others on a regular basis.

Which airlines fly directly from Johannesburg to Amsterdam?

While there are direct flights into Amsterdam from Johannesburg, they are fairly uncommon. The nonstop flights that do exist are offered by KLM and will typically take place in the evening. Those who manage to get a direct flight will reach Amsterdam in about 11h 10m, which is quicker than any other flight option. There are also several stopover flights from the airport with one or more touch downs on the way to the destination. Airlines offering these flights include EgyptAir, Kenya Airways, Turkish Airlines, and others. These flights are going to be less expensive than a direct flight but even the quickest flight takes 13h 30m to get into Amsterdam.

What are the stopover options between Johannesburg to Amsterdam?

Dozens of flights leave Johannesburg for Amsterdam every day, many of which stop down at one airport along the way. Some of the touch down locations include Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, Dubai Airport, and Frankfurt am Main. There are also many flights that have at least two stops before reaching Amsterdam. Some stop in Abu Dhabi International Airport and Rome Fiumicino Airport, others will come in at Addis Ababa Airport and Vienna Airport, and some will stop in Accra Airport, Washington Dulles Airport, and Toronto Pearson International Airport.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Johannesburg to Amsterdam?

Visiting Amsterdam from Johannesburg requires that passengers have a visa as well as a passport. Visas can be applied for in Durban, Cape Town, Pretoria, or Johannesburg.