Star Alliance member Ethiopian Airlines is offering discounted tickets for flights from Milan to Johannesburg. These round-trips to South Africa are available for only €480. While we’re used to paying extra for our checked luggage on many cheap flights nowadays, this deal includes two bags up to 23 kg each. There’s availability from November 2023 until June 2024, except for December.
Our calendar displays all available dates for less than €500 for trips of 7 to 28 days. Once you’ve selected the dates that suit you best, you can be redirected to Ethiopian’s booking site. You can also check what online travel agencies have to offer, but they usually charge only €10 for the tickets.
All flights will be operated by Airbus A350 aircraft, with the industry standard 3-3-3 seating in economy. All itineraries include one red-eye and one daytime flight, with a short layover in Addis Abeba being part of each journey.
Search & Book
The minimum stay requirement is 4 days, and you could spend up to 3 months in Cape Town before returning to Italy. There is no travel or sales period.
Google Flights (instructions) will show you all the available connections, as does our calendar above. Choose your flights and have our search form forward you to Ethiopian’s website.
Mileage
All tickets should be issued in booking class E, getting you an earning rate between 25% and 100% for this flight. See what you could be credited with on select Star Alliance programs:
- 12,692 Miles on Aegean Miles+Bonus
- 6,348 Award Miles + 1,054 PQP on United MileagePlus
- 3,808 Miles on ANA Mileage Club
- 3,172 Miles on Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- 3,172 Award Miles + 160 Points on Miles&More
- 3,172 Miles on Ethiopian ShebaMiles
- 3,172 Miles on Air Canada Aeroplan
Hotels
Hotels in Johannesburg start at €60, depending on the hotel category. Whichever category and hotel you opt for, make sure to get the best price! Our recommendation is searching on booking.com, or even on our own Travel-Dealz hotel search:
Information & Tips for Johannesburg
Johannesburg has 9,6 million inhabitants and is the largest city and most important business and financial center in Africa south of the Sahara. The city is well connected to Europe by air, flights for under 500€ (round trip) are becoming increasingly more common.
Best Time to Travel
The best times to visit Johannesburg are during fall (March – May) and during spring (September – Novemver). Temperatures are warm but pleasant and rainfall is comparatively rare.
From the Airport to the City
One possibility is taking the Gautrain, a type of local commuter rail. A trip to the city center takes about 25 minutes and costs approximately 12€. Taking a cab or an Uber runs you about 18€ to 24€.
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Information & Tips for South Africa
South Africa is the touristically most visited country in the south of Africa. Whether its Safaris, tours of wine regions or the Table Mountain – visitors won’t be disappointed!
Traditionally, flights from Europa to South Africa have been quite expensive. In recent years however, airlines such as Iberia, Egyptair and British Airways have been offering cheaper and cheaper flights – even in premium cabins! If you are flexible in regards to your point of departure, the array of airlines with cheap tickets becomes even greater.
Best Time to Visit
South Africa is a huge country and therefore doesn’t have a single best time to visit. It really depends on what you want to see. The cities Johannesburg and Cape Town have the best weather in Fall (March – Mai) and Spring (September – November).
Immigration & Visa Requirements
If you have a valid EU passport and a valid return ticket, you will be given a visitor’s visa with a validity of 90 days. Turn to the ministry of foreign affairs of your country for more information.
Currency
The currency used in South Africa is the Rand (ZAR). One Euro are approximately 16 ZAR. Make sure to use a credit card that does not charge high fees for withdrawals or payments in foreign currencies.
Finding the Best eSIM Plan
We’ve compared various eSIM providers, such as Airalo and BNESIM. To see which plan is best for your travel needs, and which network offers the best coverage, feel free to read our detailed guide:
The Best eSIM Plans for South Africa 🇿🇦 Compared
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