Flights from Johannesburg to George, South Africa

Located in the foothills of South Africa’s Outeniqua Mountains, George is an excellent base from which to explore the Southern Cape Region. At the heart of the area’s Garden Route, it is an established destination for travelers on the Cape Wildflower Floral Kingdom trail and equipped to deal with business or leisure visitors. With plenty of restaurants, attractions, and conference facilities, this city provides a warm welcome for all. At the Fancourt Golf Estate, you can learn from PGA professionals on a stunning course set in lush, green gardens, or sample a few New World wines on the mountainside Herold Wines vineyard.

Flying to George

1. Which airports serve Johannesburg to George?

The majority of flights from Johannesburg to George depart from the O. R. Tambo International Airport, also known as Johannesburg Airport. It is 21 km from the city center. Occasionally, flights also leave from the privately owned Lanseria International Airport, which is 32 km from the city. Each flight arrives at George Airport, which is conveniently close at just 8km from the center of town.

2. Which airlines operate flights from Johannesburg to George?

For a direct flight, travel with airlines like Safair, South African Airways or Comair Limited, as each of these has daily routes. If you are prepared for a stopover, British Airways, Mango and CemAir all offer regular flights.

3. How long is the flight?

On a direct flight, the journey time is 1 hour and 55 minutes, but if the route includes stopovers this time could extend to 4 hours or more. Both cities are in the same time zone.

4. Climate changes between Johannesburg and George

In George, the climate is warm, yet mild, with cooler temperatures around July and August. Rain falls regularly throughout the year, but the highest levels are in March. Further north in Johannesburg, the subtropical weather is warmer but as the city is at an altitude it is a pleasant heat.

5. Culture differences and need-to-know

In George, the currency is the South African Rand. It is widely available from banks, most of which are on York Street or in the Garden Route Mall. All major credit cards are accepted in George, though the most popular are MasterCard and Visa. You do need a visa to travel within South Africa, or to visit South Africa from another country for more than 90 days.

George Information

Flying in from the largest South African city, Johannesburg, with its one million inhabitants, you’ll notice the peace and quiet, as just 120,000 people call George home.

If you appreciate a tour with added thrills, the Garden Route Quad Adventures will take you through the outback at speed or, for a more sedate countryside outing, try a horse trail. In this temperate climate exploring is always a pleasure, so head out to Wilderness, a sprawling sandy beach that’s right next to the highway and dotted with small local restaurants serving up fresh seafood. Back in town, take a walk through the Indigenous Botanical Garden to see how the Southern Cape native species are being conserved for future generations. The small but beautifully curated George Museum enables visitors to learn more about the town’s heritage, with artworks, photos, and artifacts from the timber industry.