Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Johannesburg Airport

Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Johannesburg Airport

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Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg Airport Schedule

Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg Airport Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Airlink Economy #4Z73006:45 - 07:50ZAR 2,092
Airlink Economy #4Z73408:30 - 09:35ZAR 2,146
Big Tree Luxury 13:00 - 17:00ZAR 641
Airlink Economy #4Z73614:05 - 15:10ZAR 3,118
Airlink Economy #4Z74418:10 - 19:15ZAR 2,965
APM WC Luxury 21:50 - 04:30ZAR 400
Eagle Liner Luxury 22:40 - 03:45ZAR 400

Transportation from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg Airport

Facts about the transport from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg Airport

Cheapest Transport$17
Fastest Transport1h 5m
Earliest Departure8:35 AM
Latest Departure11:50 PM
Departures per day14
Distance342 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAirlink, APM WC, Big Tree, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress

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How to get from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg Airport

Travelling between Pietermaritzburg and Johannesburg Airport is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 157.88 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 16.45.

How long does it take to get from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg Airport?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 7 hours to travel between Pietermaritzburg and Johannesburg Airport depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Pietermaritzburg and Johannesburg Airport. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 5m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 6h 50m to reach Johannesburg Airport.

How much does it cost to get from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg Airport?

Travelling between Pietermaritzburg and Johannesburg Airport can be as cheap as USD 16.45 if you opt for a Eagle Liner bus and as expensive as USD 157.88 if you buy a Airlink flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Pietermaritzburg and Johannesburg Airport ?

  • 13 from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg Airport starting from 08:35 Pietermaritzburg until 23:50 Pietermaritzburg
  • 1 from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg Airport starting from 18:10 Pietermaritzburg Airport until 18:10 Pietermaritzburg Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg Airport.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg Airport, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 157.88.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Pietermaritzburg and Johannesburg Airport

Airlink

Bus

Travelling from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg Airport overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Pietermaritzburg and Johannesburg Airport

APM WC, Big Tree, Eagle Liner, Intercity Xpress

What is the most popular transport to get from Pietermaritzburg to Johannesburg Airport?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus