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How to get fromOR Tambo Airport to Sodwana Bayby plane, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from OR Tambo Airport to Sodwana Bay by plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to Richards Bay, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane plane JNB - RCB
    2. Take the taxi from Richards Bay (RCB) to Sodwana Baytaxi taxi
    4h 25m
    R 2,938–4,909

  2. Drive 560.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from OR Tambo Airport to Sodwana Baycar car 560.2 km
    8h 14m
    R 1,260–1,820

  3. Fly to Maputo International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)plane plane JNB - MPM
    2. Drive from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Sodwana Baycar car
    4h 44m
    R 2,797–4,997

  4. Fly to King Shaka International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane JNB - DUR
    2. Take the taxi from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Sodwana Baytaxi taxi
    5h 33m
    R 2,904–5,120

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Richards Bay (RCB) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
TicketR 1,638Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 670.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between OR Tambo Airport, South Africa and Sodwana Bay, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from OR Tambo Airport to Sodwana Bay. However, you can walk to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to Richards Bay (RCB), then take the taxi to Sodwana Bay. Alternatively, you can drive from OR Tambo Airport to Sodwana Bay in around 8h 14m.

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