Hop onto a flight from London to Johannesburg with South African Airways and lose yourself in the melting pot that is the city of ‘Jozi’. Alive with opportunity, arts and culture and an ever-changing landscape of trends, Johannesburg is the ideal destination for those who are looking for a multi-dimensional holiday. A hub of cultural spaces, top restaurants and colourful attractions, Johannesburg draws thousands of tourists every year.
Search for a holiday package on SAA Holidays and embark on a lively holiday to one of the most diverse cities in the world! Visit the Apartheid Museum, Liliesleaf Farm and the cultural heart of Newtown and Melville. Shop in the streets of Parkhurst and enjoy the local flair of Soweto. Sit down in a shebeen to sip a beer and enjoy a plate of delicious local cuisine. From museums and galleries to hip restaurants and high-end shopping experience, Jozi has something for everyone.
Check-in for flights from London to Johannesburg
Check-in times
- Check-in time for all regional flights is 2 hours and 30 minutes prior to departure.
- Online check-in for e-ticket holders opens 24 hours before flight departures and closes 2 hours prior to international flight departures.
Online check-in
SAA offers an internet check-in service. Check-in online
This service enables you to:
- Print your boarding pass up to 24 hours prior to flight departure.
- Select or change your seat.
Mobile check-in
SAA’smobile check-in service allows you to check in from your internet-enabled mobile phone. Go to m.flysaa.com and:
- Submit your e-ticket number or booking reference number on the check-in screen.
- Download your online boarding pass including Apple's Passbook.
- On arrival at the airport show your online boarding pass to security for scanning.
Self check-in kiosks
Our self-service check-in kiosks are available at the O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg and King Shaka International Airport in Durban.
Use these user-friendly touchscreen devices to:
- Print your boarding pass; and
- Select your seat.
Please note that:
- This check-in option is available to all passengers with confirmed flight tickets on South African Airways.
- All self-service check-in kiosks close 90 minutes before departure time.
Bag drop counter
- Bag drop counters are for passengers with checked baggage who have checked in using flysaa.com or a self-service check-in kiosk.
- After you’ve printed your online boarding pass, proceed to the bag drop counter where your baggage will be tagged and sent to the aircraft.
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Johannesburg Car Rental and Airports Transfers
Find your way around Johannesburg in your own hired car! SAA has partnered with the best car rental and airport transfer companies to ensure that you receive reliable and hassle-free service.
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Things to do in Johannesburg
- Apartheid Museum: Visit the Apartheid Museum to explore the rise and fall of the Apartheid era. The use of film, text, audio and live accounts of prisoners help to tell the stories of those imprisoned during the fight for freedom.
- Neighbour Goods Market: Braamfontein is now home to the Neighbour Goods Market, a market designed for foodies and artisans alike. Enjoy Craft beers, gourmet burgers and many other treats at this hip market.
- Mary Fitzgerald Square: Named after South Africa’s first female trade unionist, the square sees many live performances each year. Lined with a variety of heads made from old railway sleepers, the square acts as a Walk of Fame and a Hollywood Boulevard-style walkway that is dedicate to South Africa's most influential jazz musicians.