Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP): what you need to know
Nelspruit is nine hours behind Sydney and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SYD to MQP flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport flight is R 18,862. A return fare right now is R 27,876. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from SYD to MQP. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Of all flights leaving Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% land on schedule at their destination.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near SYD? If you're catching an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)
If you have a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near MQP:
Grab a Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport rental car and discover Nelspruit and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hertz, First - Car Hire and Firefly powered by Hertz are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) to central Nelspruit
From Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, Nelspruit is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Nelspruit in January.
When booking your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Nelspruit, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SYD to MQP around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of South Africa
Durban is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Nelspruit. Around 483 kilometres away to the south, its top attractions include Moses Mabhida Stadium, Golden Mile and Umgeni River Bird Park.
If there's time to check out another side of South Africa, head for Johannesburg, about 306 kilometres west of Nelspruit. Constitution Hill, Maboneng Precinct and Johannesburg Zoo are key reasons to visit.
