Belgian leisure carrier Air Belgium is offering discounted tickets for their nonstop service between Brussels and Johannesburg. For €476, you’ll get full board service, a checked bag of up to 30 kg and, of course, two long haul flights to South Africa and back. The prices are available for flights in the first half of 2023.
Our availability calendar shows you all possible flight dates at the lowest fare for trips of 4 to 28 days. It will redirect you to our Travel-Dealz flight search with your preselected flight dates.
Air Belgium operates Airbus A330-900 NEO aircraft between the two cities, the newest generation of long haul aircraft. They offer 2-4-2 seating in economy class, with personal monitors for every passenger.
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This fare is valid until December 4, 2022 for travel from late September through early December 2022. While no minimum stay applies, you are limited by the fact Air Belgium serves Johannesburg twice-weekly. You may not stay longer than two months to get the cheapest fare. Availability is rather good during the entire travel period.
Google Flights helps you find additional flight dates. Booking directly on Air Belgium’s website has the advantage to benefit from their cancellation policy, while OTAs in our flight search sell these tickets roughly €40 cheaper.
Why is booking with an airline better than with an online travel agency?
More often than not, online travel agencies offer lower fares than airlines do. We still recommend booking with the airlines directly. There are two main reasons for that:
Better Customer Service
In case any problems like delays, cancellations or missed connections arise, you can communicate directly with the airline. The airline has to take care of you because you have a contract with them.
If a travel agency issues your ticket, you may have to reach out to them first. You also depend on your OTA to forward information like flight changes instead of receiving them directly from the airline. In many cases, you may get a prime exhibition of responsibility shifting rather than problem-solving.
This especially applies to premium tickets. You don’t want to spend more than €1,000 to wind up with some budget OTA’s telephone hotline in case anything goes wrong.
Baggage and Other Fees
Economy fares not including hold luggage are industry standard by now. In most cases, travel agencies charge much higher baggage fees than the airlines themselves. If bags are not included in your fare, airlines are often the cheaper alternative.
This also applies to other things like food services, insurances or priority treatment. In almost all cases, you pay less for additional amenities when booking on the airlines’ website.
Destination
Hotel prices in Johannesburg usually start at roughly €35, depending on the hotel category. Whichever category and hotel you opt for, make sure to get the best price! Our recommendation is to search on booking.com, or even on our own Travel-Dealz hotel search:
Information & Tips for Johannesburg
Johannesburg is known for its role in South Africa’s history, with key sights like the Apartheid Museum, Constitution Hill, and Soweto’s Vilakazi Street. The local currency is the South African rand (ZAR), and most places accept cards, though cash can be useful in smaller shops and markets. Prices are generally affordable compared to global standards. The city has a mild, high-altitude climate—summers (October to March) are warm with afternoon thunderstorms, while winters are dry and sunny with cool nights.
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Information & Tips for South Africa
South Africa offers a diverse range of attractions, from the iconic Table Mountain and Robben Island in Cape Town to the wildlife-rich Kruger National Park and the scenic Garden Route. The local currency is the South African rand (ZAR), and while credit cards are widely accepted, cash is still commonly used, especially in smaller towns. The cost of travel is generally affordable, with budget-friendly options available for accommodation, food, and activities. The weather varies by region: the coastal areas have mild, Mediterranean-like climates, while the inland areas can be hot and dry in summer and cooler in winter.
South Africa’s transport infrastructure is mixed in quality and convenience. Within cities, public transport is limited, with minibus taxis being common but often confusing for visitors; private cars or ride-hailing apps like Uber are more reliable. Between cities, domestic flights are the fastest option due to long distances, while intercity buses offer affordable travel, though journeys can be long. Trains exist, but are generally slow and not widely used for tourism.
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Comments (4)
Information is a bit outdated, South Africa removed the PCR test requirement a few weeks ago. (I’m South African). I keep refreshing this page for more deals since I want my family to visit me in Germany.
Thanks for the advice, Tabii!
All my sources indicate that unvaccinated travellers still need to present a negative PCR-Test, as stated above. Could you maybe share your source, so I can update the article?
https://sacoronavirus.co.za/2022/03/22/statement-by-president-cyril-ramaphosa-on-progress-in-the-national-effort-to-contain-the-covid-19-pandemic-22-march-2022/ – Official statement from the government
Hi Tabii, thanks for the feedback.
This sentence is part of the very document you shared: “Travellers entering South Africa will need to show proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test not older than 72 hours.”