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Recent return flight deals from London to Johannesburg

Tue, 11 Nov - Tue, 9 Dec
Lufthansa Logo
17:30 - 09:30LHR-JNB
14h 00m1 stop
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10:10 - 22:55JNB-LHR
14h 45m1 stop
£483Lufthansa
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Tue, 18 Nov - Sun, 23 Nov
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11:05 - 09:30LHR-JNB
20h 25m2 stops
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10:10 - 07:45JNB-LHR
23h 35m2 stops
£484Multiple Airlines
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Thu, 20 Nov - Sun, 21 Dec
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10:00 - 03:55LGW-JNB
15h 55m1 stop
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23:00 - 05:40JNB-LGW
32h 40m1 stop
£485Ethiopian Air
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Tue, 13 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb
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10:00 - 03:55LGW-JNB
15h 55m1 stop
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14:30 - 05:40JNB-LGW
17h 10m1 stop
£486Ethiopian Air
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Sat, 15 Nov - Sat, 22 Nov
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10:25 - 10:55LGW-JNB
22h 30m1 stop
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01:35 - 06:25JNB-LGW
30h 50m1 stop
£511Kenya Airways
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Sat, 15 Nov - Sat, 22 Nov
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10:25 - 10:55LGW-JNB
22h 30m1 stop
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01:35 - 06:25JNB-LGW
30h 50m1 stop
£512Kenya Airways
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Wed, 5 Nov - Thu, 13 Nov
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20:30 - 02:20LHR-JNB
27h 50m1 stop
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03:10 - 06:20JNB-LHR
29h 10m1 stop
£518RwandAir
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Sun, 23 Nov - Wed, 26 Nov
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20:30 - 02:20LHR-JNB
27h 50m1 stop
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03:10 - 06:20JNB-LHR
29h 10m1 stop
£518RwandAir
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Sun, 9 Nov - Thu, 20 Nov
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20:05 - 22:05LCY-JNB
24h 00m1 stop
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23:59 - 16:35JNB-LCY
18h 36m1 stop
£547KLM
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Mon, 10 Nov - Thu, 20 Nov
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20:05 - 22:05LCY-JNB
24h 00m1 stop
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23:59 - 16:35JNB-LCY
18h 36m1 stop
£549KLM
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Overall average: £609
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KAYAK's insights & trends for London to Johannesburg flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from London to Johannesburg to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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How much is a return flight from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport departing in November.

What is the cheapest London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport costs £569 on the route between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Johannesburg?

The average price of all round-trip flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Johannesburg on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to London, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is May, where tickets cost £546 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £910 and £826 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at £639 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 2 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from London to Johannesburg

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
British Airways

Upgrade to premium economy for 18 cm extra legroom, crucial for long-haul comfort.


BA's premium economy offers priority boarding and bigger baggage allowance, enhancing long-haul travel.

Virgin Atlantic

Virgin's Upper Class offers fully flat beds and exclusive lounge access for a luxurious experience.


Enjoy gourmet dining and an onboard bar in Virgin's Upper Class for a premium experience.

Airports
LHR

For a quick departure, use Fast Track security at Heathrow, especially on busy travel days like Fridays and weekends.

Read more about LHRby Kirstie Pickering
JNB

Use the Gautrain for secure travel from JNB to Johannesburg, with 24-hour security and frequent service.

Read more about JNBby Jessica Macdonald
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Aviation and business journalist Kirstie didn’t leave England until she was 18 years old, but has since travelled to over 20 countries including Japan, Canada, and Iceland. Her travel expertise lies in European city breaks, including how to find the best locally-owned hotels and restaurants and how to optimise the airport experience for your needs.

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Jessica Macdonald

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has travelled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from London to Johannesburg

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight£361
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (39% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Heathrow Airport to OR Tambo Airport, Johannesburg

When to book flights from London to Johannesburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from London to Johannesburg based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from London to Johannesburg: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from London to Johannesburg 
GerhardFlew with British AirwaysLHR-JNBApr 2024
dont rely on the departure boards in the BA lounge. And prepare to have to tag and check in your own bag, even when flying business class
GregFlew with British AirwaysLHR-JNBDec 2023
Leave at least an hour for luggage to arrive at JNB.

FAQs for booking London to Johannesburg flights

  • How do I get to London Heathrow Airport?

    You can get to London Heathrow Airport by public transport using the Heathrow Express train. Tickets cost between 22 GBP and 25 GBP for a single trip if purchased in advance, or 30 GBP if purchased on board. If you prefer driving, you can park your car in the long term car park. Make sure you book your spot in advance to save on the regular rates.

  • How do I get from Johannesburg OR Tambo airport to the city centre?

    You can travel to the Johannesburg city centre using buses, both public transport and faster transit buses however, it is advised to use a taxi. Metered taxis with yellow taxi lights placed on the roof of cars are available at the taxi rank outside of Arrivals, the trip to the centre is about 30 to 45 minute.

  • Are there onsite airport hotels at Johannesburg OR Tambo airport?

    Protea Hotel Transit OR Tambo Airport is a hotel located in the International Terminal, and if you are in transit there is no need to clear customs to access the hotel. You can book day rooms for up to 6 hours or overnight stays. Alternatively, Intercontinental Hotel Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is located 70m from the International Terminal Arrivals, day rooms are available from 9am to 5pm. Southern Sun OR Tambo Airport is 500m from the airport and offers a free shuttle bus service every 15 minutes. City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo Airport is located above Parkade 2 on level 5 and offers day rooms from 8am to 5pm.

  • What services does Johannesburg OR Tambo airport offer for disabled travellers?

    Passengers who need special assistance need to call the airline they’re travelling with to book that service. The Johannesburg OR Tambo airport has disabled parking spaces at all levels of the car park, and the airport is equipped with ramps and lifts. Wheelchairs are available for use, and all restrooms are able to accommodate passengers with disabilities.

  • Are London Airports (LON) accessible?

    If you are travelling with a disability or have limited mobility, you can request assistance from your airline before you travel. This should be done at least 48 hours in advance. At Heathrow, you can also use the SignLive App if you are deaf which helps you communicate with the staff. Whereas at Gatwick there is a Sensory Room which is a tranquil environment for those with disabilities such as autism. All the airports recognise the Sunflower Lanyard for people with disabilities, with staff trained to recognise the lanyard and act accordingly.

  • If I rent a car at OR Tambo Airport do I need a child seat for my children?

    You must be up-to-date with the laws of the road when hiring a car from JNB. For example, kids under the age of three need to be in a child seat and those under 14 need to wear a seat belt.

  • What is the cheapest flight from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was £361 for a one-way ticket and £483 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from London to Johannesburg?

    When flying out of London you will be using one of these airports: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, London Southend, or London Stansted. You will be landing at Johannesburg OR Tambo.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from London to Johannesburg?

    Only Lufthansa offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the London to Johannesburg flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to Johannesburg?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London to Johannesburg flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Johannesburg?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between London and Johannesburg, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from London to Johannesburg?

    There are direct flights from London to Johannesburg on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Johannesburg, RwandAir or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Johannesburg are RwandAir and KLM. With an average price for the route of £556 and an overall rating of 7.7, RwandAir is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £618 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London to Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from London is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London to Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back to London with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London to Johannesburg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Johannesburg from London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Johannesburg to London? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £736 or less one-way and £664 or less round-trip.
  • Airlines offering direct flights from London to Johannesburg are Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and South African airlines. They all fly from London Heathrow airport, and they all offer check in luggage allowance of 23kg. You can fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo airport from all London airports, but unless your flight is leaving from London Heathrow airport, it will have at least one stop over.
  • If flying comfortably is important for you, consider choosing Virgin Atlantic or British Airways, as they offer a better leg room, while South African Airlines has average leg room. All three airlines offer on demand video and are equipped with in seat USB outlets.
  • There are three airport lounges at the International Terminal of Johannesburg OR Tambo airport, and two lounges at the domestic terminal, all accessible using pre-paid passes. Bidvest Premier Lounge and Shongololo Premium Lounge in the International terminal both have showers available. Bidvest Premier Lounge is open 24 hours a day, while Shongololo Premium Lounge is open from 6am to 10pm every day.
  • Wi-Fi service is available at Johannesburg OR Tambo airport so you can stay connected free of charge for up to 4 hours or 1 GB, whichever you reach first. You will need to register an email address and phone number as part of the registration process to be able to log in.
  • If you have a bit of free time, head to one of the Observation Decks where you can relax and watch planes take off and land. The Observation Deck at the Domestic Terminal offers a 180-degree view, while the one at the International Terminal is located on the 4th floor at the Northern Wing.
  • If you find cheap flights from London to OR Tambo Airport (JNB), Johannesburg, you can opt to sleep at an airport hotel the night before your flight. For example, you can go to the Aerotel at Heathrow Airport (LHR) or the Sofitel at Gatwick Airport (LGW). These hotels are close to the terminal building and offer wake-up calls too.
  • It’s easy to get to London Airports (LON) before you travel. If you’re going from Heathrow Airport, you can get the Heathrow Express from Paddington Train Station in about 15 minutes. To get to Gatwick Airport, you can take the Gatwick Express from Victoria Train Station in around 30 minutes. Stansted Airport (STN) is about 45 minutes from Liverpool Street via the Stansted Express. To get to City Airport (LCY), you can catch the DLR from West Ham in approximately 10 minutes. Alternatively, to go to Luton Airport (LTN), you can get the Thameslink train from St. Pancras International in around a 30 minutes.
  • When you get to Johannesburg Airport (JNB), you can travel to nearby locations quickly by car. For example, you can go to Pretoria in about 37 minutes, Vereeniging in approximately 55 minutes and Potchefstroom in around 1h 45 minutes.

Prefer to fly direct from London to Johannesburg?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from London to Johannesburg OR Tambo.
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Direct departures

London to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Monday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Tuesday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Wednesday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Thursday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Friday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Saturday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Sunday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

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Direct returns

Johannesburg OR Tambo to London

Monday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Tuesday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Wednesday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Thursday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Friday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Saturday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

Sunday

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from London to Johannesburg

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Johannesburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.7
RwandAirOverall score based on 37 reviews
7.8Boarding
6.9Entertainment
7.8Crew
7.3Food
7.7Comfort
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Pleasant, relaxed flight. I had 2 seats to myself, which was a bonus. I couldn't find a flight tracker ap so I could know where we were but that's a minor complaint. On the plus side, the passenger announcements did not come through my earphones but were on main speakers only. That was a nice touch.

8.0 ExcellentIan, Aug 2024KGL - LHR
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Pleasant, relaxed flight. I had 2 seats to myself, which was a bonus. I couldn't find a flight tracker ap so I could know where we were but that's a minor complaint. On the plus side, the passenger announcements did not come through my earphones but were on main speakers only. That was a nice touch.

Flight delayed by 3 hours 45 mins and no explanation given or apology. Rebooked on a flight departing to final destination 48 hrs later and baggage not delivered.

My outbound flight was grounded in Lusaka so we never made it to Paris. DO NOT fly this airline you will be stranded and your plans will be completely disrupted

Inflight entertainment with electronic charging stations can help during a long flight.

The flight was delayed with no notice. No inflight entertainment. Communication is vital in any business.

Poor communication: Flight come directly to kigali , didn’t come via mumbasa. Favouring to Rwandan passenger to move from economic to bussiness class after flight depart. Where they don’t asked other older passenger who need more comfort. Rude staff : chekin airport at Mumbai. Talking in local language (marathi) while serving and no sorry no thank you attitude.

Great staff great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Great staff, great experience, made a 2 hour delay very bearable

Food was the worst I’ve had on a VA flight. Normally it’s a lot better

I was my pleasure to fly virgin on my birthday for my first solo trip ever 🫶🏼

These are one of the older seat arrangements facing away from the windows! Not particularly convenient sets. No storage spaces. NO COAT HANGING HOOKS. Inconvenient business class seat compared to any other airlines of similar class. Staff are excellent! Extremely professional, friendly. Food is good too.

Overall, flight was excellent but check in was very slow for Premium Economy. Economy queue was shorter but we weren't allowed to use it.

The staff was not very polite but the flight was very very nice and comfortable and the entertainment was great

Great crew - old style upper class seats on the older fleet now feels dated

Premium economy more comfortable than economy, but not by much. Did was awful, do not try the omelette. Flight crew were helpful. Flight was delayed by over an hour. Overall but bad, arrived safely and thank God.

Food was excellent. Service was very good. Staff was very helpful to all passengers.

They only gave us 30 minutes to make an international connecting flight. We didn’t make the connection but they did do a good job rebooking us despite the chaos. Our bags didn’t make it back and their process for customer support is pretty bad when it comes to luggage.

My recent experience with ASKY Airlines was disappointing. The check-in process was disorganized, and I was provided with inaccurate information regarding baggage requirements, resulting in unforeseen expenses. Additionally, the ground staff demonstrated a lack of professionalism and appeared insufficiently trained to handle passenger needs effectively. Regrettably, this initial encounter has left me reluctant to consider future travel with the airline.

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

POSITIVES The hostesses were mostly pleasant, NEGATIVES The full flight wifi was horrible, hardly able to use it. My charger port was not working which made me use my neighbour's port which resulted in an accident which ruined her flight. During dinner, meat ran out when the cart got to us forcing us to eat vegetarian which was not great. We watched everyone around us eating meat. My wifi did not transfer to the second leg of my trip as they promised as they changed the plane. I was thrown off the window seat I booked for the 2nd leg of my journey as they changed planes, all done at my expense. This was not a cheap flight ($2600) which i hurriedly had to book to attend my mother's funeral who passed away suddenly. I was honestly disappointed with the whole saga as I heard Ethiopian Airlines was one of Africa's best.

Delays delays making us miss or next connection to IAD hence having to stay additional 24 hrs in Addis Ababa

Food hardly ever changes Videos not often updated for often travel.

It was an old aircraft, stiff seats almost wooden chairs with thin cushions. Food was ok.

The flight is packed and it feels like the space per individual has gotten smaller. Excruciating for a 14hr flight.

i send you separate claim of what happens ,I buy ticketed from you and you said that it is confirmed and shall send the ticket in 24 hrs but you did not send and when we go to Ethiopian air line counter they say it is pending and we dont know why ,and we forced to buy another ticket ,and this all because Ethiopian air lines canceled the return flight from Adi Ababa to Amman, please note that we buy all the tickets through your app and hold you responsible for all loss and discomfort.

Im if Ethiopian can allow customers to use their mileage for in flight connexion it will be great.

For a long haul flight, the seats were too narrow. Paid for extra legroom but wish I could have paid for width! I was pressed against another person for the whole donation of the flight.

Delayed flight made my day very long, but other than that KQ got me to my destination in good shape.

The nice treatment and lovely pilots who accepted my son inside for a photo.So lovely of them

Got delayed for over 24 hours. Fight was cancelled. Was put up at a nice hotel whose kitchen was unfortunately not prepared for the sudden influx of guests The headphone jacks on the seat were loose and sound kept getting dropped over the headphones. Food was good though. Certain items (Amarula) were not available for purchase over the on-plane duty free. Had been told i would pick my luggage at my final destination*wrong* had to pick it up in JFK and recheck it and then got charged for it**** too tired to argue with the Delta staff on the issue.... after a 15 hr flight.

This one is not bad even it is late, but they apologize and every time they announced the update.

I’m very disappointed for this trip and I will never travel again in this airline. In addition, I don’t recommend to any human being to travel to Kenya Airways. They keep me at Nairobi for 4 days without care. I was at Nairobi from 6 a.m Morning up to 10 a:m Thursday. For that reason, I have trouble for my work and may be I will lose my job. During for those 4 days I didn’t have my medicine, I didn’t have clothes to change because all my clothes were in my checked bags. On Thursday, when I got flight, they don’t even apologize for all consequences I had. During for those 4 days, I learned many things for this airline. It is their system to treat passengers like this because they had hundreds or thousands passengers around Nairobi waiting for their flights after their original flights cancelled. If I lose my job, I planned to file claim to the airline. This is not airline to travel with.

They weight duty free goods at check in and count the weight as carry on luggage. Results : for 4 bottles I had to opay $150. rip off. Be careful to avoid any duty free shopping at Dubai airport

The boarding was fast, the food was great; however, the seats & leg space were tight.

I enjoyed my flight I arrived safe with all my luggage

No complaints just improve on the food service. Provide enough dinner. People are complaining about that.

We always use BA due to the direct flight options, we have always had a pleasant flight with BA.

There might be more food options for people who can't eat so much starch/sugar/bread/rice. Meat, cheese, walnuts/pecans for snack, maybe jerky or other kinds of meat-based snacks would be better than bread and rice and sweets. I had an extra chardonnay, which was fine. The entertainment was great.

Unfortunately, my flight was cancelled because of some sort of emergency over the Atlantic and had to return to London. While I think British Airways made every effort to mitigate the situation, I must say it was still pretty unpleasant. I do appreciate the fact, however, that British Airways put my safety first…and I think the effort to correct a bad situation was very sincere. But I think the process might be handled better in future.

Horrible leg room - coach seating with empty seat in middle on a 3 across seating. You buy business class for comfort which includes leg room. Absolutely no entertainment options either. Awful experience

Flight was 3h50 and was only provided with a packet of oat cookies and offered a cold drink. Thankfully i'd had breakfast but for a morning flight of that length some sort of breakfast should be included. There were 2 toilets for economy but due to turbulence we couldn't use them until the last 1hr which meant the queue was then huge. Would've been nice to open up the business one for those closest to the front to use.

Crew service was poor and very little difference between premium economy and economy. Disappointed.

My bags never made it on the flight and I now have to wait for them to arrive hopefully tomorrow. You can’t even track your bags in the app to see where they are since they didn’t arrive. You have to file a claim and then wait for them to inform you when you will receive your bag. We were already delayed for an hour due to baggage so I don’t understand how my bag didn’t make the flight.

One of the worst experience given the middle seat even asked for the change no one honored,boarded at the end and overall one of the worst experience

No WiFi in either flight. No leg room, the seat in front of me left dents on my knees and the tray was so low my knees propped it up if I tried to use it.

It was good although our flight to the UK was cancelled and rescheduled for two days later. This was after we were already seated on the plane. We missed the first leg of our trip. BA did put us up at a hotel and paid for our meals but we lost our hotel costs in Glasgow.

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