Johannesburg: €543 / £474 Swiss Premium Economy Flights from London (with Zurich Stopover)

Star Alliance members SWISS and Lufthansa offer premium economy flights from London to Johannesburg in South Africa starting at £474 (~€549) with an overnight stop in Zurich. If you aren’t keen on paying for a hotel night in Zurich, you can still fly for £618 (~€716). In either case, you can bring two checked bags of up to 23 kg.

Unfortunately, the lowest prices only apply to four departure dates in June 2023. However, the fare without a stopover is available from late November to next Summer.

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Here are the travel dates for the fare with the stopover for stays up to 28 days:

Departure on June 5:
Fly back on June 25, 26, July 2, 3, 4 (£522 (~€605) on all other dates from June 15)
Departure on June 12:
Fly back on June 25, 26, July 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11 (£522 (~€605) on all other dates from June 22)
Departure on June 19:
Fly back on July 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 17 (£522 (~€605) on all other dates from June 29)
Departure on June 26:
Fly back on July 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 17 (£522 (~€605) on all other dates from June 29)

You would first fly an Airbus A320 (3-3 seating) or A220 family (2-3 seating) aircraft in economy class to Zurich. Then you would fly SWISS’ Airbus A340 to Johannesburg, which has a 2-3-2 configuration.

Search & Book

The fare rules don’t specify any expiration date. A minimum 8-night stay applies, and so does a maximum one-year stay. Availability isn’t great, with only four departure dates for the lowest prices. However, if you can spare a bit more and would avoid a stopover, you can find plenty of dates for under €750.

You can use our links above to check the dates. They will redirect you to Lufthansa’s website where you can book your trip safely. You can also check dates on Google Flights, although it’s a bit harder as it considers the route as round-trips.

Mileage

The airlines issue the long-haul flights in booking class N and the short-haul ones in booking class Y. This trip would get you the following mileage:

11,962 Miles on Aegean Miles+Bonus
11,932 Award Miles + 1,794 PQP on United MileagePlus
11,688 Miles on Egyptair Plus
11,662 Points on SAS EuroBonus
11,540 Miles on Thai Royal Orchid Plus
11,442 Miles on Asiana Club
11,442 Miles on Copa ConnectMiles
11,442 Miles on EVA Infinity MileageLands
11,442 Miles on TAP Miles&Go
11,386 Award Miles + 200 Points on Miles&More
2,000 Miles on Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
980 Miles on ANA Mileage Club
980 Miles on Avianca LifeMiles
980 Miles on Ethiopian ShebaMiles
980 Award Miles on LATAM Pass
980 Miles on Singapore KrisFlyer
490 Miles on Air Canada Aeroplan

Data provided by miles.travel-dealz.com. Without guarantee on correctness.

Destination

Hotel prices in Johannesburg usually start at roughly €50, 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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