Flying from Johannesburg to Vilanculos Airport (VNX): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Johannesburg. O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Johannesburg to Vilanculos Airport (VNX) out of here.
The average length of a direct Johannesburg to Vilanculos Airport flight is 1 hour 35 minutes.
Vilanculos (where Vilanculos Airport is located) and Johannesburg share the UTC+2 timezone. You can plan your trip without factoring in timezone differences.
The busiest route is from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Vilanculos Airport (VNX). Choose from 9 direct services every week. LAM operates a 10:50am departure between JNB and VNX.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Johannesburg to VNX. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
You can take a direct flight from Johannesburg to Vilanculos Airport (VNX) departing from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
When departing from JNB, you can catch a direct flight from Johannesburg to Vilanculos Airport with Airlink (South Africa).
The preferred airline for passengers flying between JNB and VNX is Airlink (South Africa).
Airlink (South Africa) sets the standard for punctuality. A reliable 83.33% of its services on this route land as scheduled.
Located around 29 kilometres from the centre of Johannesburg, JNB can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Johannesburg to Vilanculos Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels near O.R. Tambo International Airport:
When it comes to O.R. Tambo International Airport's on-time performance, 77.1% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
Depending on traffic conditions, you can drive to HLA from Johannesburg's centre in about 50 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Johannesburg to VNX flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Lanseria International Airport:
About Vilanculos Airport (VNX)
Consider staying in a hotel close to VNX if you have a late flight from Johannesburg to Vilanculos Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and be in bed in no time flat:
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Vilanculos Airport (VNX)
R 4,089 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Vilanculos Airport. Return flights start at R 7,692. These prices can change depending on demand.
Book seven months before your departure date. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Johannesburg to VNX.
December is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Johannesburg to Vilanculos Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Vilanculos Airport (VNX)
June is the busiest month for flights from Johannesburg to Vilanculos Airport (VNX). Visit Vilanculos in February for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Vilanculos is January, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your Johannesburg to VNX plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Johannesburg to Vilanculos Airport in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
More about Vilanculos
Start your Vilanculos trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Johannesburg to Vilanculos Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Your Vilanculos visit should come with a side of sightseeing. Highlights you can't miss include Praia de Vilanculos, Island Safaris and Vilankulo Local Tour.
Explore more of Mozambique
Beira is just one of the many cities in Mozambique waiting to be explored once you've seen Vilanculos. Around 241 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Comunidade Hindu da Beira, Sallam Mosque and Mesquita Central da Beira (Masjid).
Around 209 kilometres south of Vilanculos, Maxixe is another essential stop in Mozambique. No visit is complete without checking out Castelo Do Mar, Mademo and Old Apostolic Church.
