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— UTT
Oct 20 — Oct 271
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R4 208
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When is the best time to book a flight to Mthatha?

Booking 63 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Mthatha. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Mthatha

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Airlink to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
91 reviews
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Comfort

8,3

Food

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,4

Crew

8,9

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
91 reviews
Airlink
8,4
Very Good
91 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,3

Food

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

6,4

Overall

8,4

Crew

8,9

Reviews

1 / 1
10,0
Excellent

Mikateko,Jan 2022

PLZ - JNB

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

FAQs about flying to Mthatha

What is good to know if travelling to Mthatha?

  • Mthatha is home to one of three museums dedicated to Nelson Mandela and should definitely be visited whilst you are here.
  • Once you’ve secured your flight tickets you can look into things to do once you arrive. Plan a day to visit Qunu which is a few kilometres south of Mthatha and is the home village of Mandela.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Mthatha?

    For a flight to Mthatha, you will be flying into Umtata. Mthatha Umtata (UTT) is just 11,4 km from the centre of the city. On average, Mthatha Umtata has 8 flights from Johannesburg per day from 1 airline.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Mthatha if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Mthatha on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Mthatha?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Airlink is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Mthatha.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Mthatha?

    Mthatha Umtata is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Mthatha. One-way flights to Mthatha Umtata typically cost R1 995, while return flights cost around R2 261.

  • Does Mthatha Umtata have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Mthatha Umtata can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Mthatha Umtata?

    Yes. Mthatha Umtata has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Chumluyatha Airport Bnb is the closest property to Mthatha Umtata (0,0 km away from Mthatha Umtata).

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