Travelling from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
London's timezone is UTC+0, making London two hours behind Johannesburg.
To ensure you get on your JNB to LGW flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from O.R. Tambo International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between JNB and LGW include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Cape Town International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
R 5,075 is the lowest price for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Return flights start at R 9,729. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from JNB to LGW if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across the month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from JNB to LGW.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Of the flights that depart from O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77.1% arrive on time at their destination.
O.R. Tambo International Airport is around 29 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near JNB? If you're catching an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
If you're landing on a late O.R. Tambo International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near LGW:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and experience more of London and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from London Gatwick Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport to central London has a drive time of about 1 hour 20 minutes. It's approximately 80 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
August is the most popular month for flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit London in January.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to London Gatwick Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JNB to LGW in January. Temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've seen London. Around 161 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
Around 177 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another favourite stop in United Kingdom. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.