Flying from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to Livingstone Airport (LVI): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Livingstone Airport.
Livingstone's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Johannesburg.
Take your pick of seven weekly Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Livingstone Airport flights. The 08:25 departure with Airlink (South Africa) is the earliest you can take. Airlink (South Africa) operates the last service of the day at 11:00.
Leave enough time to catch your JNB to LVI flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Travelling to Livingstone (and then seeing more of Zambia!) is a cinch with Airlink. This popular airline offers direct flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Livingstone Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Airlink.
Airlink is the most punctual carrier offering JNB to LVI flights, with 70.18% of its services landing on time.
If you'd like to tour another city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Livingstone Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport is a sought-after stop between JNB and LVI.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to Livingstone Airport (LVI)
Right now, R 3,582 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Livingstone Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 6,991. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from JNB to LVI, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Livingstone Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Save time searching for cheap flights from JNB to LVI by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Livingstone Airport.
Handy information about Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
75% of flights leaving from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Johannesburg to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport is approximately 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near JNB? If you're boarding an early flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Livingstone Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Livingstone Airport (LVI)
Consider booking a hotel close to LVI if you're on a late Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Livingstone Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go beyond Livingstone and explore places that don't make every travel guide with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Livingstone Airport rental car from Europcar.
Increase your likelihood of scoring the best deal by booking early. Reserving your ride from Livingstone Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a good move.
Getting from Livingstone Airport (LVI) to central Livingstone
Livingstone Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Livingstone. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Livingstone Airport (LVI)
The quietest month for a flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Livingstone Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Livingstone based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Livingstone is October, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Lock in your flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Livingstone Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from JNB to LVI in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Zambia
You've done Livingstone, now it's time to explore more of Zambia. Travel about 370 kilometres north-east to Lusaka to check off its leading sights. From The Lilayi Elephant Nursery to Batoka Gorge and Kapishya Hot Springs, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Another major destination in Zambia, Kabwe is roughly 467 kilometres north-east of Livingstone. Make time to visit highlights including The Big Tree National Monument.







