Angolan flag carrier TAAG has an interesting offer for poeple travelling from Lisbon to Johannesburg, South Africa. The airline offers roundtrips at €398, a fare that includes two pieces of checked luggage and board service. Flight times are convenient as well, as the whole trips takes just about 15 hours at max.
A Boeing 777-300ER operates flights between Lisbon and Angola. Its legroom (86 cm according to Google Flights) and seat alignment (3-3-3) make this a very comfortable economy class. Onward flights to Johannesburg are operated either by Boeing 777-200 or Boeing 737-700 aircraft. While some aircraft of TAAG are banned from European airspace, none of the planes in this flightplan rises safety concerns.
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The only restrictions given by fare rules are a generous maximum stay of one year. Further information is not given, so this offer is much likely based on availability. As of now, flights in Autumn 2019 and February through April 2020 show daily availability.
Sadly, Google Flights does not display this fare. The airfare matrix is your best friend in this case, as you can check travel dates conveniently (instructions). Select the “advanced controls” search and enter the following parameters:
Roundtrips starting at €446 will be displayed. But choosing the same traveldates on skyscanner will see the price drop to €398.
A stopover in Luanda can be added in both directions and is free of charge.
Information & Tips for South Africa
South Africa is the touristically most visited country in the south of Africa. Whether its Safaris, tours of wine regions or the Table Mountain – visitors won’t be disappointed!
Traditionally, flights from Europa to South Africa have been quite expensive. In recent years however, airlines such as Iberia, Egyptair and British Airways have been offering cheaper and cheaper flights – even in premium cabins! If you are flexible in regards to your point of departure, the array of airlines with cheap tickets becomes even greater.
Best Time to Visit
South Africa is a huge country and therefore doesn’t have a single best time to visit. It really depends on what you want to see. The cities Johannesburg and Cape Town have the best weather in Fall (March – Mai) and Spring (September – November).
Immigration & Visa Requirements
If you have a valid EU passport and a valid return ticket, you will be given a visitor’s visa with a validity of 90 days. Turn to the ministry of foreign affairs of your country for more information.
Currency
The currency used in South Africa is the Rand (ZAR). One Euro are approximately 16 ZAR. Make sure to use a credit card that does not charge high fees for withdrawals or payments in foreign currencies.
Finding the Best eSIM Plan
We’ve compared various eSIM providers, such as Airalo and BNESIM. To see which plan is best for your travel needs, and which network offers the best coverage, feel free to read our detailed guide:
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Information & Tips for Johannesburg
Johannesburg has 9,6 million inhabitants and is the largest city and most important business and financial center in Africa south of the Sahara. The city is well connected to Europe by air, flights for under 500€ (round trip) are becoming increasingly more common.
Best Time to Travel
The best times to visit Johannesburg are during fall (March – May) and during spring (September – Novemver). Temperatures are warm but pleasant and rainfall is comparatively rare.
From the Airport to the City
One possibility is taking the Gautrain, a type of local commuter rail. A trip to the city center takes about 25 minutes and costs approximately 12€. Taking a cab or an Uber runs you about 18€ to 24€.
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