Flying from Milan to Johannesburg: what you need to know
Organising your flight from Milan to Johannesburg begins with finding the best airport to start your holiday. Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) and Milan Linate Airport (LIN) are the main terminals in Milan.
Touch down at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB), the major arrival point in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Johannesburg one hour ahead of Milan.
To ensure you catch your Milan to Johannesburg flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a popular month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Johannesburg
To pick up cheap Milan to Johannesburg flights, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
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Flying from Milan
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
We make it simple to find a Milan to Johannesburg flight with a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Milan Malpensa Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
MXP is around 40 kilometres from central Milan. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Milan Malpensa Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Milan to Johannesburg or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
When it comes to Milan Malpensa Airport's on-time performance, 76% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your Milan to Johannesburg flight. Visit family or friends or cross another city off your list. Whatever you choose to do, here's where you can stop between Milan Bergamo Airport and Johannesburg:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Cairo Airport (CAI)
You can reach BGY from central Milan in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your flight from Milan to Johannesburg? Relax in a hotel near Milan Bergamo Airport before your adventure officially starts. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Milan Bergamo Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 75%.
Milan Linate Airport (LIN)
Reserve a ticket from Milan to Johannesburg out of Milan Linate Airport (LIN) with one or more stops. Popular stopovers between LIN and Johannesburg are:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
The journey to LIN from central Milan is around 30 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 20 minutes to cover the 8 kilometres or so.
Make taking an early Milan to Johannesburg flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Milan Linate Airport and get to the check-in counter with time to spare:
LIN has a solid on-time arrivals performance of 83%, so you can count on your flight to stay on track and land as expected.
Arriving in Johannesburg
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) is approximately 23 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Milan to Johannesburg, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near JNB:
Pick up a Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport rental car and explore Johannesburg and beyond with your own set of wheels. Carwiz, Alamo and Green Motion are top outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Lanseria Airport (HLA)
As soon as your flight from Milan to Johannesburg has landed, you can get to the city centre in around 45 minutes by car. Central Johannesburg is approximately 32 kilometres from Lanseria Airport (HLA).
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour 15 minutes or so.
You'll find some great places to lay your head close to HLA. Settle in and get cosy after your Milan to Johannesburg flight at any of these well-located options:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Lanseria Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from First - Car Rental, Tempest - Car Rental or Firefly powered by Hertz and be off and running.
Avoid potential price surges. Securing your ride four weeks before your arrival at HLA will save you money.
Johannesburg Randgermiston Airport (QRA)
After your flight from Milan to Johannesburg has landed, the city centre is likely next on your itinerary. Johannesburg Randgermiston Airport (QRA) is around 11 kilometres from central Johannesburg.
Set your GPS and take off toward your next destination with a Johannesburg Randgermiston Airport rental car. Whether you're searching for an economy car or a family van, you'll find your ideal set of wheels from Avis or Budget.
Booking a couple of weeks in advance of your flight from Milan to Johannesburg is a smart move. Along with better prices, you'll be able to choose the vehicle make and model you prefer at QRA.
Best time to go to Johannesburg
April is the busiest month for flights from Milan to Johannesburg. To travel when it's less crowded, visit Johannesburg in March.
The warmest month in Johannesburg is January, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Milan to Johannesburg ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Milan to Johannesburg in July when temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Johannesburg
After booking your flight from Milan to Johannesburg, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these options your base for exploring Johannesburg:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Apartheid Museum, Nelson Mandela Statue and Top of Africa are top sights which should be on any good Johannesburg itinerary.
Explore more of South Africa
You've visited Johannesburg, now it's time to explore other corners of South Africa. Journey about 21 kilometres west to Soweto to check off its leading attractions. From Soweto to Hector Pieterson Memorial and Mandela's House, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another great destination in South Africa, consider Pretoria, about 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. Nelson Mandela Statue, Ditsong National Museum of Natural History and Idube Game Reserve are key highlights.