What is the nearest airport to Soweto?

The nearest airport to Soweto is Lanseria (HLA) Airport which is 37.6 km away. Other nearby airports include Johannesburg (JNB) (39.8 km).

How long does it take to get to Soweto from the Airport?

It takes 1h 4m to get from Soweto to Johannesburg (JNB) Airport.

How do I get to Soweto?

We recommend flying to Johannesburg (JNB) Airport, which is 39.8 km away from Soweto. The train and bus from Johannesburg (JNB) to Soweto takes 1h 4m.

Where can I stay near Soweto?

There are 2037+ hotels available in Soweto.

How to get to Soweto from 5 nearby airports

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Duration	1h 4m
Distance	40 km
Average price	R 629
Nearby airports	5 found

Duration

1h 4m

Distance

40 km

Average price

R 629

Nearby airports

5 found

Closest airports to Soweto

The nearest airport to Soweto is Johannesburg (JNB). You can take a bus from Gaborone (GBE) to Soweto via Gaborone, Johannesburg, Park Station, and Lakeview in around 5h 19m.

Recommended airport

Johannesburg (JNB)
1. train
2. bus
Fastest
1h 4m
Cheapest
R 93–229

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Other nearby airports

Lanseria (HLA)
1. bus
2. train
2h 23m
R 383–450
Gaborone (GBE)
1. bus
2. bus
5h 19m
R 851–1,388
Nelspruit (MQP)
1. bus
2. bus
5h 14m
R 606–847
Bloemfontein (BFN)
1. bus
2. bus
6h 12m
R 398–827

Important airports for Soweto

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Johannesburg Airport
39.8 km
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Lanseria Airport
37.6 km

Frequently asked questions

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