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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Amsterdam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 10:10 and lands at 21:00
• Latest: departs at 10:10 and lands at 21:00.

The flight takes about 10h 50m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Amsterdam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

A direct flight from Amsterdam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 10h 50m, covering 14,500 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Amsterdam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from €693 to €1,056, with an average of €856 over the past 12 months. Anything below €693 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 0% below the route average of €856. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €681 return via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH), compared with €978 for direct.

KLM is the only airline operating Amsterdam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights. 79% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €87–€90 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by KLM and Scandinavian Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-200/200ER variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Amsterdam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Amsterdam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €674, which is 17% above the typical average for this route.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around €4 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Europcar
• Sixt
• Budget

Flights from Amsterdam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually depart from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Amsterdam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 3h 30m.

One-stop flights from Amsterdam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport most commonly connect through:

• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 29% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Madrid Barajas (MAD) – 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Amsterdam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at €804 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at €904, a difference of €100.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only KLM operates flights between Amsterdam and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 34m, compared to 14h 06m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 15h 03m via London Heathrow (LHR).

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 1 hour ahead of Amsterdam (South Africa Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Amsterdam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights:

• KLM: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• KLM: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.