Etihad Business Class to Johannesburg for €1,482 from Madrid

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Gulf carrier Etihad Airways has freshly launched some attractive business class fares from Madrid 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 in May for as little €1,482 in a lie-flat seat. However, you should be quick because the availability has dropped quite a lot in the past few hours.

Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips of 6 to 28 days. It will forward you to Eithad’s website with your preselected flight dates.

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.

Search & Book

The fare is valid until March 31, 2023 for departures in May 2023 – however, availability is dropping as we speak and may not really last until Friday. A minimum stay requirement of three days applies. You may not stay longer than three months to get cheap tickets.

Google Flights helps you find additional flight dates. We recommend buying your tickets directly on Etihad’s website for a plethora of reasons.

Mileage

Etihad issues tickets for all flight segments in booking class Z. You can earn the following mileage with affiliated frequent flyer programs:

  • 19,284 Award Miles on American AAdvantage
  • 19,284 Award Miles on Asiana Club
  • 19,284 Award Miles + 2,000 Tier Miles on CSA OK Plus
  • 19,284 Award Miles + 22,252 Tier Miles on Etihad Guest
  • 19,284 Award Miles on Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles
  • 19,284 Award Miles on Hainan Fortune Wings Club
  • 19,284 Award Miles on Oman Air Sindbad
  • 19,284 Award Miles on Royal Air Maroc Safar Flyer
  • 19,284 Award Miles on Saudia Alfursan
  • 19,284 Award Miles on Flying Blue
  • 18,544 Award Miles on ANA Mileage Club
  • 18,544 Award Miles on Air Canada Aeroplan
  • 17,058 Award Miles on SriLankan FlySmiLes
  • 14,834 Points on Malaysia Airlines Enrich
Data provided by miles.travel-dealz.com. Without guarantee on correctness.

Destination

Hotel prices in Johannesburg usually start at roughly €20, 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 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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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).

Climate diagram for Cape Town (Source: WMO World Weather Information Service)
Climate diagram for Johannesburg (Source: WMO World Weather Information Service)
Climate diagram for Durban (Source: WMO World Weather Information Service)

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:

The Best eSIM Plans for South Africa 🇿🇦 Compared

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