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This diverse metropolis is bursting with super trendy bars and restaurants, stylish shopping malls, contemporary African art galleries and upmarket entertainment areas. Melrose Arch and Sandton are the places to be seen.

   

   

Essential information for Johannesburg

  1. Time Zone

    UK + 1 hour

  2. Language

    English and Afrikaans

  3. Currency

    Rand (ZAR)

  4. Flight time

    11 hours direct

  1. Flight schedule

    Fly direct to Johannesburg from London Heathrow.

  2. Do I need a visa?

    Your UK passport should be valid for a minimum period of 30 days from the date of exit from South Africa and it should have at least 2 blank pages when you present it at immigration to enter or leave South Africa.

    Find out more about Travel Visas here

  3. Getting around

    We recommend using taxis to get around the city. We also have a selection of tours for those wishing to delve deeper into the history and culture of South Africa.

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