Flight FAQs
From OR Tambo to Pietermaritzburg
What days are direct flights available from Johannesburg to Pietermaritzburg?
You can find direct flights on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
How popular is this flight route?
Within the past month, 141 861 users have taken a look at flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Pietermaritzburg.
How long does the flight from OR Tambo to Pietermaritzburg take?
Travellers can expect a direct flight to take approximately 1 hour, flying a distance of about 277 kilometres.
How many flights depart from OR Tambo to Pietermaritzburg on average per day?
Travellers can expect 4 flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Pietermaritzburg on average per day.
Morning (6am - Midday) - 50% of flight departures
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Does it rain more in Johannesburg or Pietermaritzburg?
Johannesburg will have the same amount of rainfall in 1 compared to Pietermaritzburg over the next 21 days.
Is Johannesburg weather warmer or cooler than Pietermaritzburg?
Temperatures around the 31 °Cs can be experienced in February. The weather in Pietermaritzburg is hotter than in Johannesburg. Plan for potential changes in flight availability as peak weather approaches in this location.
What airports serve O.R. Tambo to Pietermaritzburg flights?
Johannesburg’s largest airport, O.R. Tambo International Airport, services flights to the Pietermaritzburg Airport in South Africa. OR Tambo is just over 25 km from downtown Johannesburg, making it a 25-minute journey by car or taxi. There is also public transportation available, with five different bus lines and a train that takes passengers in and out of Johannesburg. On the other side, Pietermaritzburg Airport is just an 11-minute drive from the city of Pietermaritzburg, which is located on the East side of South Africa.
Which airlines fly directly from O.R. Tambo to Pietermaritzburg?
There is a single flight option available that provides a direct flight between the O.R. Tambo International Airport and the Pietermaritzburg Airport. South African Airlines, operated by Airlink. There are no other direct flight options available. Flight schedules may vary, although typically this short flight can be scheduled at any time.
What are the stopover options on flights from OR Tambo Airport to Pietermaritzburg?
Unfortunately, there are no other flights available from the O.R. Tambo International Airport to Pietermaritzburg. No one-stop or two-stop flights are scheduled between the two cities. Due to their close proximity and short flight time, no alternate routes or detours are needed or even possible. Those looking for an alternative way to travel can drive one hour and 20 minutes to the King Shaka International Airport in Durban, where a wider variety of flight times and stopover options are available.
Do I need a passport or visa to fly from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Pietermaritzburg?
Visas and passports are not needed by South African citizens to fly between the two South African cities. Surrounding African countries, such as Mozambique and Botswana, can travel into South Africa without a need for a valid visa or passport. However, all other international travellers will need proof of passport or visa in order to gain entry into South Africa. Those looking to enter Johannesburg will need a visa that does not expire for at least six months after the intended travel date.
