Cheap flights to Waterkloof

If you're travelling by air, you won't have to think too long and hard about which airport to choose. Waterkloof has just one – O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB).

The trip from Johannesburg Airport to downtown Waterkloof is fairly long. You'll need to travel 40 kilometres before you can drop your bags at your hotel in the city.

With only one major airport servicing Waterkloof, it won't take you too long to find the best flight. You'll be jetting off to Johannesburg Airport, which sits around 40 kilometres from the centre of town.

There are 43 air carriers that fly into Waterkloof from 73 airports across the globe.

Most often, travellers choose to fly with Safair, South African Airways and Airlink (South Africa) when heading to Waterkloof. The majority of these flights originate in Cape Town, with Safair servicing this route the most.

Organising an awesome Waterkloof holiday is child's play when there are 1,609 nonstop flights every week to pick from.

Flights to Waterkloof departing from Cape Town, Gqeberha and Harare airports are the most sought after.

Which city you depart from determines how much of the in-flight entertainment you'll get to see. From Cape Town to Waterkloof, the average flight time is 2 hours and 2 minutes. From Durban North it's more or less 1 hour and 9 minutes, and from Gaborone it's 59 minutes.

If you want to save some cash on your trip to Waterkloof, listen up! As every seasoned traveller will tell you, avoid booking at the last minute. Fares are usually more expensive close to the departure date. Another easy way to score the most competitive fare is to compare all options. If your destination has multiple airports, research the cost of flying into a less busy terminal. Finally, another simple way to save some cash is be ready to book at a moment's notice. If you come across an amazing deal, don't hesitate — grab it while you can.

Depending on where you’re coming from, your trip to Waterkloof could be a breeze or it could drag on forever. We've compiled some handy travel tips that will help you start your next great escape on the right foot.

What to pack in your hand luggage:

• Travelling on a plane can be a cruisy experience if you bring the right gear. Firstly, you'll want a few basic toiletries, such as deodorant and a toothbrush, a spare change of clothes and a good novel. Secondly, find room in your hand luggage for your laptop, a charger, medications and perhaps a quality neck pillow too. Lastly, don't forget to take your passport, travel documents and some money.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• While the list of restricted items can differ between air carriers, the general rule of thumb is nothing sharp, flammable or explosive. This includes box cutters, razor blades, spray paint and flares. Sports equipment like bows and arrows, and objects that could harm other people, such as swords and batons, aren't allowed in the cabin either.

What to wear on a flight:

• Comfort really should be your highest priority when choosing what to wear on your flight. Consider your choice of footwear with care too, as swelling of the feet and ankles are a common occurrence. Slightly roomy, flat shoes are always a good idea.
• Unfortunately, a risk of long-distance travel is developing DVT (deep vein thrombosis), a blood clot condition caused by prolonged periods of inactivity. To avoid this, make the most of every opportunity to walk around and give your legs a stretch. Compression socks and tights are another great idea to help reduce this risk.

As savvy travellers know, the secret is to be prepared before you reach the airport security gate. That way, you'll be boarding that plane to Waterkloof in next to no time. Follow these tips and get your holiday off to a spectacular start:

• First things first. Your travel documents and passport will need to be shown to airport security. Keep them handy so you don't hold up the queue.
• Time to strip down. Well kind of. Your belt, jacket, keys and other small items, like your earphones, will need to go through the X-ray machine. Make the whole process easier by removing them before your turn.
• All electronic gadgets, including your tablet and phone, must also be scanned.
• Remove all liquids and gels from your hand luggage. They often need to be sent through the X-ray separately. Each item should be no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) and everything must fit in a quart-size (one litre), clear zip-lock bag.
• There's a chance you'll be asked to remove your shoes to be X-rayed, so wearing lightweight sneakers is always a smart idea.
• Airlines will not allow any sharp items or pocket knives in your hand luggage. If you must bring these kinds of items, check them in.