Flying from Johannesburg to Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Johannesburg. O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Johannesburg to Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) out of here.
2 hours 20 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Johannesburg to Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport flight.
Ndola (where Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport is located) and Johannesburg share the UTC+2 timezone. You can plan your trip without factoring in timezone differences.
You can choose from 7 direct services a week between O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA). This is the most popular route, with Airlink (South Africa) offering a 10:15am departure from JNB to NLA.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Johannesburg to NLA.
Travelling during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Fly without interruptions from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). Nonstop flights from Johannesburg to Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) are available from here.
When jetting out of JNB, you can catch a direct flight from Johannesburg to Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport with Airlink (South Africa).
The most frequently booked airline between JNB and NLA is Airlink (South Africa).
With a reliable 90.0% of services landing on schedule, Airlink (South Africa) leads the way in punctuality on this route.
JNB is about 29 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near O.R. Tambo International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Johannesburg to Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Of all flights leaving O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77.1% land on schedule at their destination.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
HLA is about 48 kilometres from central Johannesburg. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Lanseria International Airport the day before your Johannesburg to NLA flight:
About Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA)
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How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport is R 3,895. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 7,978. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
To snap up cheap flights from Johannesburg to NLA, book your plane ticket 11 months ahead of your departure date.
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The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Johannesburg to Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA). July is when most people travel to Ndola. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in February.
Before locking in your Johannesburg to NLA plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. October is the warmest month in Ndola, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Johannesburg to Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport in July when temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Ndola
Start your Ndola trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Johannesburg to Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Copperbelt Museum, Hindu Hall - Ndola and Minsundu Recreational Park are attractions you won't want to skip in Ndola.
Explore more of Zambia
You've done Ndola, now it's time to discover other corners of Zambia. Journey around 274 kilometres south to Lusaka to check off its top sights. From The Lilayi Elephant Nursery to Batoka Gorge and Southern Africa Freedom Trail, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Kabwe is another essential stop in Zambia and is around 161 kilometres south of Ndola. No journey is complete without visiting Sacred Heart Cathedral, The Big Tree National Monument and Paradise Park - Kabwe.