Travelling from Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Victoria Falls Airport to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport.
Victoria Falls and Nelspruit follow the same timezone, UTC+2.
Flights from VFA to MQP start at 10:30 — the earliest with Fastjet Zimbabwe. The latest departure is at 14:00 with Airlink (South Africa). Overall, you can choose from eight weekly Victoria Falls Airport to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your VFA to MQP flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Flying into Nelspruit (and then discovering more of South Africa!) is easy with Airlink (South Africa). This popular carrier offers direct flights from Victoria Falls Airport to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Airlink (South Africa).
With a reliable 80.77% of services arriving as scheduled, Airlink (South Africa) has the best on-time performance for VFA to MQP flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)
At the moment, R 2,930 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Victoria Falls Airport to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 6,093. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book 11 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from VFA to MQP.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Victoria Falls Airport to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)
81.21% of flights departing from Victoria Falls Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of VFA.
Victoria Falls Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Victoria Falls. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Booked an early flight from Victoria Falls Airport to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near VFA:
Arriving at Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Victoria Falls Airport to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MQP instead:
Grab a Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport rental car and explore Nelspruit and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, First - Car Hire and Firefly powered by Hertz are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) to central Nelspruit
From Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, Nelspruit is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Victoria Falls Airport to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Nelspruit. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Victoria Falls Airport to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport for February if you want to explore Nelspruit during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from VFA to MQP in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) on average.
Explore more of South Africa
Nelspruit has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of South Africa you'll want to see. Around 483 kilometres south of Nelspruit, a visit to Durban will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Moses Mabhida Stadium, Golden Mile and Umgeni River Bird Park.
Johannesburg is another favourite destination in South Africa and is around 306 kilometres west of Nelspruit. No trip is complete without experiencing Constitution Hill, Maboneng Precinct and Johannesburg Zoo.