South Africa's premier gateway with Emirates, Turkish Airlines, and seasonal Saudia direct flights.
Umrah flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport connect South African pilgrims with the Holy Cities through multiple carrier options and competitive routings. As Africa's busiest airport by international passenger traffic, O.R. Tambo handles departures from Terminal A for international flights with Emirates operating daily to Dubai, Turkish Airlines flying daily to Istanbul, Ethiopian Airlines serving Addis Ababa, and Saudia operating seasonal direct flights to Jeddah taking approximately 8 hours.
The seasonal Saudia direct route from Johannesburg to Jeddah is the fastest option and is highly sought after during peak Umrah periods and Ramadan. When direct flights are not available, Emirates via Dubai offers the most popular alternative at approximately 10 hours total, followed by Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa at around 11 hours. Turkish Airlines via Istanbul takes approximately 14 hours but offers competitive pricing and excellent service.
O.R. Tambo features a multi-faith prayer room in the international departure area and halal dining options. The Gautrain rapid rail connects the airport to Sandton in 15 minutes and Pretoria in 40 minutes, serving pilgrims from across the Gauteng province. Communities in Laudium, Lenasia, Mayfair, and Fordsburg have convenient road access to the airport.
Our packages include return flights from JNB, hotel accommodation in Makkah and Madinah, airport transfers, and Nusuk e-visa processing in South African rands. Book your Umrah departure from O.R. Tambo Airport today with Yuusr.
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Emirates via Dubai, Turkish Airlines via Istanbul, and Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa offer year-round connections from O.R. Tambo to Jeddah. Saudia operates seasonal direct flights taking approximately 8 hours, which is the fastest route. Emirates via Dubai is the most popular year-round option at around 10 hours.
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