Star Alliance carrier Egypt Air is offering great prices from Amsterdam to Johannesburg again, both in business and economy class. Fares start at €1,120 in business class and €397 in economy class (including checked baggage).
Business class tickets at this price have become hard to find, but you can still find the economy class tickets on various dates.
Please note: Some of the displayed business class connections feature economy segments between Amsterdam and Cairo. Please be careful to select an all business itinerary to maximize comfort and mileage earning.
A Boeing 737 in a single-aisle 2-2 configuration in business class and a 3-3 configuration in economy class operates flights from Amsterdam to Cairo. Onward flights from Cairo to Johannesburg feature an Airbus A330 with a 2-2-2 configuration in business class and a 2-4-2 configuration in economy class. Business class seats are angled-flat.
A fair warning in advance – Even though the business class fares are fairly cheap, Egyptair’s business class has a rather bad repuation. Main points of criticism are the terrible airport facilities in Cairo and the fact that they are a dry airline, meaning the do not serve any alcohol on their planes. You can read a comprehensive review here.
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According to the fare rules a minimum stay of 5 days is required for the economy class fare. Business class fares do not have a minimum stay requirement. A maximum stay of 12 months is permitted for both fares. No blackout dates apply. There is no expiry date for this deal but we would advise booking rather sooner than later.
Unfortunately, these flights are really hard to find as neither Google Flights nor the Airfare Matrix displays them correctly. You can use the ITA Airfare search (instructions) as an indicator when prices are lowest. However, the lowest fare displayed will usually be around €400 to €600 higher than the cheapest ticket sold via OTAs. On some dates, prices drop below €1,200 when entering the same dates in our Travel Dealz flight search. Otherwise, you can use Google Flights and just go through date by date and check the displayed fares.
Mileage
Tickets in business class are issued in booking class Z. The mileage accrual with most programs is excellent.
- 23,744 Miles on TAP Miles&Go
- 23,744 Miles on Egyptair Plus
- 17,810 Miles on Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- 17,810 Award Miles + 480 Points on Miles&More
- 17,810 Miles on Aegean Miles+Bonus
- 17,810 Miles on Ethiopian ShebaMiles
- 14,840 Miles on Asiana Club
- 14,840 Miles on Air Canada Aeroplan
- 14,840 Miles on EVA Infinity MileageLands
- 14,840 Miles on Copa ConnectMiles
- 14,840 Miles on Thai Royal Orchid Plus
- 14,840 Award Miles + 7,420 Tier Miles on Avianca LifeMiles
- 14,840 Points + 2,968 SQC on Air Canada Aeroplan 2026
- 11,872 Award Miles + 1,982 PQP on United MileagePlus
- 11,872 Miles on Singapore KrisFlyer
- 11,872 Miles on ANA Mileage Club
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If you decide for economy class fares, tickets will be issued in booking class T. Not a good booking class to earn miles in many programs. But you still have a few options as shown below:
- 2,968 Award Miles + 494 PQP on United MileagePlus
- 2,968 Miles on Air Canada Aeroplan
- 2,968 Miles on Copa ConnectMiles
- 2,968 Miles on Ethiopian ShebaMiles
- 2,968 Miles on Egyptair Plus
- 2,968 Points + 594 SQC on Air Canada Aeroplan 2026
- Customize Calculation
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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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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