Travelling from Vilanculos Airport (VNX) to Johannesburg: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Vilanculos Airport to Johannesburg is 1 hour 45 minutes.
Vilanculos (the location of Vilanculos Airport) and Johannesburg are in the same timezone — UTC+2.
The busiest route is from Vilanculos Airport (VNX) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). Take your pick of 14 services every week between these two airports. If you want to get on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from VNX to JNB is the 13:30 Airlink option. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 16:15 with Airlink.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from VNX to Johannesburg. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as June and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
You can book a direct flight from Vilanculos Airport to Johannesburg that lands at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
Check out the deals with Airlink. This airline operates direct flights from Vilanculos Airport to Johannesburg.
You don't need a visa for South Africa if you hold a passport from Mozambique and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can change. So before organising your cheap tickets from Vilanculos Airport to Johannesburg, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
To get to VNX from central Vilanculos, it takes around 7 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Have an early flight from Vilanculos Airport to Johannesburg? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to VNX:
How to find the cheapest flights from Vilanculos Airport (VNX) to Johannesburg
R 4,261 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Vilanculos Airport to Johannesburg. A return flight starts at R 9,059. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Get cheap tickets from VNX to Johannesburg by booking at least 1 month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
September is the cheapest month for tickets from Vilanculos Airport to Johannesburg. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is around 29 kilometres from central Johannesburg. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 29 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour and 12 minutes.
Book a hotel near JNB if you have a late flight from Vilanculos Airport to Johannesburg. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
Central Johannesburg is around 48 kilometres from Lanseria International Airport (HLA). As soon as your flight from Vilanculos Airport to Johannesburg has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 51 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel near HLA. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from VNX to Johannesburg:
Best time to go to Johannesburg
July is the most popular month for flights from Vilanculos Airport to Johannesburg. To skip the crowds, head for Johannesburg in February when it's quieter.
Lock in your flight from Vilanculos Airport to Johannesburg for January to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 15ºC to 30ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 20ºC. Search for cheap flights from VNX to Johannesburg sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Johannesburg
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Johannesburg right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Vilanculos Airport to Johannesburg:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Constitution Hill, Maboneng Precinct and Johannesburg Zoo are leading attractions which should be on every Johannesburg itinerary.
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