Flight tickets from Mumbai to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo

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What you need to know before flying from Mumbai to Johannesburg?

Airport information

Getting to Mumbai airport

• Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport is located in Santacruz/Andheri/Vile Parle East, just off the Western Express Highway.
• Travel options from the city to the airport are rickshaws (only from the northern suburbs), private cars, and prepaid/app-based/metered taxis.
• Travel tip: Check traffic on Google Maps before leaving for the airport.

Travelling from Johannesburg airport

• Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport is situated in Kempton Park, 21 km northeast of the city centre.
• Travellers from the airport to the city have the travel options of the Gautrain, door-to-door shuttles, airport transfers, airport-approved taxis, and cars on rent from the airport.

Facilities at Mumbai and Johannesburg airports

• Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport has lounges (membership, pay to use, and single use ones), 45 minutes of complimentary Wi-Fi, currency and foreign exchange services, ATMs and banking services, business and conference facilities, prayer and child care rooms, dining spaces, cafés and restaurants, duty-free shops, etc.
• Johannesburg airport has 6 lounges (membership, pay to use and single use ones), free Wi-Fi for 4 hours or 1 GB, whichever is exhausted earlier, ATMs and banking services, baby and child care facilities, currency exchange and forex services, duty-free shopping spaces, food and drink options, medical services, massage places, observation deck and much more.

Tips on how to make the best out of your flight journey from Mumbai to Johannesburg

The minimum flight time from Mumbai to Johannesburg is 10h 30min via connecting flights. Here are some travel tips that will help you when you are in Johannesburg.

Time difference

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India is 3h 30min ahead of Johannesburg, South Africa.

Weather in Johannesburg

The best time to visit South Africa is during the summers (December-February) when the climate is at its warmest best and the temperatures are between 13-26 degrees Celsius.

Exchange rate

1 South African Rand (ZAR) is equal to 18.30 Indian Rupees (INR). Know the latest exchange rate.

Cost of living in Johannesburg

Airport rides to Johannesburg city centre cost ZAR 240 (taxi), a 1 km taxi ride in the city costs ZAR 15, and a one-way local transport ride costs ZAR 18. Food costs in the city –Budget meals cost ZAR 120, and a hearty meal for two people costs ZAR 500-550 at a mid-sized restaurant.

Mode of payments accepted in Johannesburg

The accepted currency is South African Rand. If you plan to stay in Johannesburg exclusively, credit and debit cards work fine. However, if you're venturing out of the city, especially for safaris, etc., you will need cash on hand. So, it's best to have a combination of cash and cards in Johannesburg.

Best places for your first meal in Johannesburg

Some of Johannesburg's amazing delicacies include Biltong & droewors, Boerewors, Cape Malay curry, Malva pudding, one of the most commonly-eaten dishes of Chakalaka & Pap, the Bunny Chow, Amarula Don Pedro, the Bobotie, and many more. Head to areas such as Parktown, Hillbrow, Orange Grove, Blairgowrie, Rosebank, Houghton Estate and Greenside for the best food in Johannesburg.