Gulf carrier Etihad Airways has launched some attractive business-class fares from Copenhagen to Johannesburg. If you don’t mind having a 7-hour layover in Abu Dhabi, you can reach South Africa’s transport and business hub for as little €1,373 (~DKK 10,249) in a lie-flat seat.
Please note that the lounge access is not included in the lowest fare. If this is important to you, it is best to book the corresponding fare directly with the airline starting at €1,584 (~DKK 11,824).
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to Eithad’s website with your preselected flight dates. You can also check what OTAs on Skyscanner have to offer, as they sell these tickets up to €60 cheaper.
Etihad uses Boeing 787 aircraft on all flight segments. Their business class cabin features lie-flat seats in a 1-2-1 seating pattern, with half of the seats facing the rear of the plane.
Etihad’s Business Class
Etihad offers one of the best business-class products worldwide. The seats are excellent (aligned in a 1-2-1 formation), the service is outstanding, and you get many amenities that are definitely not part of the global standard, such as being able to dine on demand. You can read a full review here.
Most Europeans do not need a visa to enter South Africa, as long as their stay does not exceed 90 days. You merely need a passport with 2 empty pages, and a ticket to leave South Africa.
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The fare is valid until July 31, 2025. A minimum stay requirement of two days applies. You may not stay longer than three months to get this offer.
Google Flights helps you find additional flight dates. You can either book the tickets through Skyscanner or pay roughly €60 more on Etihad’s website.
Miles & Points
Etihad issues tickets for all flight segments in booking class Z. You can earn the following mileage with affiliated frequent flyer programs:
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- 18,018 Award Miles on Hainan Fortune Wings Club
- 18,018 Award Miles on Oman Air Sindbad
- 18,018 Award Miles on Royal Air Maroc Safar Flyer
- 18,018 Award Miles on Saudia Alfursan
- 18,018 Award Miles on Flying Blue
- 18,018 Points on JetBlue TrueBlue
- 18,018 Miles on Air Europa Suma
- 17,326 Award Miles on ANA Mileage Club
- 17,326 Extra Points on SAS EuroBonus
- 17,326 Award Miles on Air Canada Aeroplan
- 17,326 Points on Air Canada Aeroplan 2026
- 15,938 Award Miles on SriLankan FlySmiLes
- 15,938 Award Miles on Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles
- 15,938 Award Miles on TAP Miles&Go
- 13,860 Miles on Etihad Guest
- 13,860 Points on Malaysia Airlines Enrich
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Destination
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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