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Among airlines operating Amsterdam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights:

• KLM: offers free seat selection

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

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

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

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

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

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

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average €671 return via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH), compared with €917 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €74–€86 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 Airbus A350-900 variants.

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

• London Heathrow (LHR) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 6% of one-stop connections

London Heathrow (LHR) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Amsterdam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at €741 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at €888, a difference of €147. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 34 minutes.

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%.

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

• Earliest: departs at 10:05 and lands at 20:55
• Latest: departs at 10:35 and lands at 21:25.

The flight takes about 10h 50m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 1% above the route average of €820. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

One-way fares from Amsterdam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about €550.

KLM is the only airline operating Amsterdam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights. 80% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 53m, compared to 14h 11m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 14h 26m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around €6 for economy cars. Top options include:
· GREEN MOTION
· Europcar
· Woodford
· Alamo
· Sixt

Return flights from Amsterdam to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from €679 to €1,012, with an average of €820 over the past 12 months. Anything below €679 counts as a good deal.