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Come December, Saudia To Begin Flights To Johannesburg. So Plan Your Vacay Now!

by Anupriya Mishra
Come December, Saudia To Begin Flights To Johannesburg. So Plan Your Vacay Now!

South Africa is the country in the Southernmost tip of the African continent and it is marked by its distinct ecosystems. As it happens, Johannesburg is the biggest city in the country and is also known as the City of God. So, with having several offerings for tourists, it’s not surprising that Johannesburg does see its fair share of travellers. And if you have also been planning to visit this country, now is the perfect time to make plans as Saudia is resuming its direct flights to the South African city.

Saudia To Start Flights From Jeddah To Johannesburg

Saudia recently took to its Twitter account to announce that it will be starting direct flights from Jeddah to Johannesburg on December 1. Moreover, from the period between December 1, 2023, to January 31, 2024, there will be four weekly flights from Jeddah to the South African city. According to a report by Airspace-Africa, it was revealed that the services will resume on the airline’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. Moreover, it’s worth mentioning that this resumption of flight comes after it was stopped in April 2020. The airline will operate on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday. And if you’re wondering about its schedule –

  • The flight number SV449 will depart from Jeddah at 1:20 AM and arrive in Johannesburg at 07:35 AM on Tuesday and Friday.
  • The flight number SV447 will leave from Jeddah at 1:50 PM and arrive in Johannesburg at 8:05 PM on Saturday and Monday.
  • The flight SV448 will leave from Johannesburg at 8:50 AM, and arrive in Jeddah at 4:45 PM on Tuesday and Friday.
  • Finally, SV446 will depart from Johannesburg at 9:40 PM and arrive in Jeddah at 5:35 AM +1 on Saturday and Monday.

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Places To See In Johannesburg

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In case you weren’t aware, Johannesburg is South Africa’s biggest city with a humble beginning as a gold mining town, today, it has become a quite famous destination for tourists. There are several places to visit here, including the Apartheid Museum, Gold Reef City Theme Park, and Constitution Hill Human Rights, Precinct, to name a select few options. In case you’re wondering about the food, you can dive into many mouthwatering local dishes. Some of these include Kota, which is basically a quarter of a bread loaf filled with everything from French fries to polony, Skopas Popcorn, and Vetkoek.

So, if you have also been planning to visit this beautiful city, make sure to book your tickets ASAP!

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