Flying from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Margate Airport (MGH): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Margate Airport.
Flights from JNB to MGH start at 09:00 — the first with CemAir. The last departure is at 13:00 with CemAir. In total, you can take your pick of seven weekly O.R. Tambo International Airport to Margate Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your JNB to MGH flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Jetting into Margate (and then exploring more of South Africa!) is easy with CemAir. This popular airline offers direct flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Margate Airport.
The airline most travelers prefer to fly with on this route is CemAir.
How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Margate Airport (MGH)
$105 is currently the lowest price for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to Margate Airport flight. A return flight starts at $217. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from JNB to MGH by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Margate Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Margate Airport.
Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
When it comes to O.R. Tambo International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.1% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach O.R. Tambo International Airport from central Johannesburg, it takes around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 miles from the airport to the city center.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to JNB? If you're boarding an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Margate Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Margate Airport (MGH)
Reserve a hotel close to MGH if you're catching a late O.R. Tambo International Airport to Margate Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Margate Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from First - Car Rental, Avis or Budget and explore beyond Margate's usual tourist stops.
Increase the odds of securing the best rate by booking as early as you can. Reserving your ride from Margate Airport at least a few weeks in advance is a good idea.
Getting from Margate Airport (MGH) to central Margate
Margate Airport to central Margate has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 4 miles away.
When to fly to Margate Airport (MGH)
December is the most popular month for flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Margate Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Margate in April.
Lock in your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Margate Airport for February if you want to go to Margate during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 68ºF and 81ºF.
July sees average temperatures of between 54ºF and 73ºF. Look for cheap tickets from JNB to MGH sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Africa
Durban is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Margate. Around 80 miles away to the north-east, top sights here include Moses Mabhida Stadium, Golden Mile and Umgeni River Bird Park.
Pietermaritzburg is another favorite destination in South Africa and is around 85 miles north of Margate. No journey is complete without visiting KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden, Comrades Marathon House and The Old Prison.
