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GLA → JNB

Glasgow to Johannesburg

Route
GLA → JNB
Distance
5,984 miles
Non-stop flying time
around 12h 15m
With one stop
usually 16h 15m–18h 15m
Arrive at
O. R. Tambo International Airport
Local time
UTC+2

Leaving from Glasgow

West of the city near Paisley, with regular express buses to the centre. Emirates connects Glasgow to its Dubai hub; other itineraries route through London or a European hub.

Arriving in Johannesburg

South Africa’s biggest city and busiest airport, and the gateway to Kruger.

Connections and timing

Typical connecting points on this route: Istanbul, Dubai, Doha, Addis Ababa, Nairobi and major European hubs such as Amsterdam and Paris. Best time to go: may to September for safari; the city is pleasant most of the year.

Fares on this route are usually lowest when booked well ahead and outside UK school holidays, Eid and Christmas. Being flexible by a day or two, or flying mid-week, often helps — your consultant will tell you what moves the price on your dates.

Other UK airports to Johannesburg

Questions people ask

How long is the flight from Glasgow to Johannesburg?
The two airports are about 5,984 miles apart. A non-stop flight, where one operates, takes around 12h 15m. With one connection, most journeys take 16h 15m to 18h 15m door to gate, depending on the layover.
Are there direct flights from Glasgow to Johannesburg?
It depends on the season and the airline — non-stop services start, stop and change frequency through the year. Most travellers on this route connect via Istanbul, Dubai, Doha, Addis Ababa, Nairobi. Call us and a consultant will check what is flying on your dates.
Which airport will I land at?
O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
How can I get the cheapest fare?
Book early, avoid peak holiday weeks, and be flexible by a day or two if you can. Send us your dates and we’ll compare fares across the airlines for you — or call 020 3137 8781, open 24/7.