Following is the weekly schedule of airlines operating flights to Johannesburg from UK airports:
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There are two daily direct flights of British Airways from Heathrow Airport. Its connecting flights are also available on daily basis from main UK airports.
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Virgin Atlantic offers 1 daily direct flight from Heathrow Airport.
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South African Airways also offers two direct flights from Heathrow Airport every day. Daily connected flights are available at Manchester Airport.
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Emirates Airlines offer daily connecting flights from main UK airports. Three flights depart from Gatwick and Heathrow every day.
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2 connecting flights are available at Heathrow on daily basis.
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Qatar Airways has three daily flights from Heathrow Airport. Connecting flights are also available at other main UK airports.
Most travellers want to take everything on their journey. So they can spend their time just exploring. For those travellers, large baggage allowance is essential. Here is a list of airlines with their respective baggage allowance:
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South African Airways allows its economy class passengers to take 1 piece of 23kg whereas passengers for business class flights to Johannesburg can take 2 pieces of 32kg each.
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With Ethiopian Airlines, you are allowed to take 1 piece of 23kg in economy class and 1 piece of 32kg in business class.
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When you fly with British Airways, you can take one piece of 23kg in economy class, two pieces of 32kg each in business class and three pieces of 32kg each in first class.
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Virgin Atlantic has baggage allowance of 1 piece of 23kg for economy class, 2 pieces of 23kg each for premium economy and 3 pieces of 32kg each for upper class.
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Kenya Airways allows you to take 2 bags of 23kg each in economy class and 2 bags of 32kg each in premier world.
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With Etihad Airways, you can take one bag of 23kg in economy class, 2 bags of up to 32kg each in business and first class.
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KLM has baggage allowance of 12kg in economy class and 18kg in business class.
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Emirates Airlines allows you to take 35kg in economy class (depending on fare type), 40kg in business class flights and 50kg in first class.
The best time to book flights for Johannesburg depends on what kind of activities you want to do. Johannesburg's seasons run opposite to ours so Christmas is in summers. If you are interested to be a part of wildlife safaris then summer season is the best time to visit. The vegetation is thick and green due to summer rain. Also as UK holidays are during these months, it is peak season for visiting Johannesburg.
If you want to avoid crowds, then months from August to October are recommended. For whale watching, you have to book flights between June to December as for surfing months from April to September are best. You can cut your travelling cost by booking in advance.
Johannesburg is the most thriving and the largest city of South Africa. It offers accommodation options to suit every traveller's needs and budget as well. Most local hotels are present in center of the city. Staying in one of these hotels will enable you to experience the city in its full pace. Also you can view its wonderful architecture.
Johannesburg has really good transportation system so you can choose any part of the city for your stay. If you want to live in boutique styled guesthouses and hotels then Sandton and Rosebank are the best areas. They have best restaurants and shopping malls. If you want to go for a cheaper option then staying with locals can be considered.
Johannesburg has many natural and man-made tourists’ attractions. Few of them are must to visit for every visitor:
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Lion Park - Wildlife Safari
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Cradle of Humankind - UNESCO listed archaeological site
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Apartheid Museum - Concrete apartheid exhibit space
No exploration is complete without trying out the cuisine of the place. Here are few good restaurants with delicious food:
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The Bannister Hotel Bar and Restaurant - African cuisine
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Mr. Big Stuff - Fast Food
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Flames Artisan Braai and Craft Beer - African cuisine
Johannesburg is a bustling city with lots of events, celebrations and festivals taking place annually. Following are few of them must to attend:
Dance Umbrella:The main events of the festival are related to contemporary dance and choreography. The festival takes place in February. Many local and international dancers perform at the event.
Standard Bank Joy of Jazz:This annual festival occurs in August and is perfect for families on vacations. There are different styles of the music played in the event but main emphasis on Jazz.
Arts Alive:Started in September 1992, this annual festival has music, dance, poetry and visual arts events. International superstars perform at its main concert. The festival lasts for four days with over 600 artists performing during this period.
