Travelling from Johannesburg to King Mswati III International Airport (SHO): what you need to know
Johannesburg's main base, O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Johannesburg to King Mswati III International Airport (SHO).
Expect to be travelling for 50 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Johannesburg to King Mswati III International Airport.
Manzini's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Johannesburg. King Mswati III International Airport is located in Manzini.
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) is the most popular route. There are 94 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, hop on the last flight with Eswatini Air at 18:30. Opt for the first JNB to SHO departure with Airlink at 06:50 if you want to get going earlier.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Johannesburg to SHO.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Johannesburg to King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) operate out of this terminal.
Airlink is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Johannesburg to King Mswati III International Airport leaving from JNB.
JNB is approximately 29 kilometres from central Johannesburg. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy travel app will give you the fastest route and your public transport options.
In search of a handy hotel close to O.R. Tambo International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Johannesburg to King Mswati III International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Getting from King Mswati III International Airport (SHO) to central Manzini
King Mswati III International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from central Manzini. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to King Mswati III International Airport (SHO)
For a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to King Mswati III International Airport, R 1,376 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip from just R 2,466. These are currently the lowest fares and may differ based on availability.
It's a good idea to book 8 months before your planned departure. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to find cheap tickets from Johannesburg to SHO within that timeframe.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Johannesburg to King Mswati III International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Johannesburg to King Mswati III International Airport (SHO)
July is the busiest month for flights from Johannesburg to King Mswati III International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Manzini in February when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Manzini is February, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 31ºC. Book your flights from Johannesburg to SHO in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Johannesburg to King Mswati III International Airport in July when temperatures average between 7ºC and 24ºC.
More about Manzini
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Manzini right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Johannesburg to King Mswati III International Airport:
Manzini Market and Somhlolo Park (Jubilee Park) are a couple of major attractions to put on your Manzini travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Old Stone Church Museum.
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