Sunday, September 15, 2024 Lufthansa has launched a new nonstop route between Johannesburg and Munich , marking a significant step forward for South African aviation. This exciting development comes after a 19-year hiatus , making its return particularly timely as it coincides with South Africa’s Tourism Month . The new service promises to give the country’s travel sector a welcome boost by increasing Lufthansa’s seat capacity from Johannesburg by 34% .
Operated by the state-of-the-art Airbus A350 , known for its superior passenger comfort and energy efficiency , the flight will run three times a week —on Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday mornings —with a journey time of approximately 10.5 hours . This addition complements Lufthansa’s existing daily flights to Frankfurt , offering South Africans more choices and convenience when traveling to Europe.
With round-trip fares starting at 14,517 ZAR , the new route is competitively priced , appealing to both business and leisure travelers . Beyond offering direct and seamless connections between South Africa and Germany , the service strengthens the economic and cultural ties between these two nations. Johannesburg and Munich are now even closer, and the new route is expected to foster more robust tourism, trade, and cultural exchange between South Africa and Europe .
The move is part of Lufthansa’s broader effort to restore air traffic to pre-2019 levels , following the disruptions caused by the pandemic. With wide-body ai.