How to get fromRichards Bay to OR Tambo Airportby plane, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Richards Bay to OR Tambo Airport by plane, car, or taxi

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Fly from Richards Bay
best
1. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane RCB - JNB
1h 36m
R 1,689–3,505
Drive 598.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Richards Bay to OR Tambo Airportcar 598.3 km
6h 49m
R 1,358–1,961
Taxi to King Shaka International Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Richards Bay to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)taxi
2. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane DUR - JNB
2h 48m
R 1,728–3,715

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

13Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

R 1,652Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Richards Bay to OR Tambo Airport.

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Distance: 490.9 km
Duration: 1h 36m

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

Airlink flies from Richards Bay (RCB) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) twice daily.

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