Cheap Flights to Welkom

O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) is the only airport serving Welkom.

Welkom is serviced by 43 airlines from 74 airports across the globe.

Most often, travelers opt to fly with Safair, South African Airways and Airlink (South Africa) when heading to Welkom. The majority of these flights come in from Cape Town, with Safair operating this route the most.

Planning an unforgettable Welkom getaway is simple when there are 1,677 direct flights every week to get you there.

A large number of flights to Welkom take off from Cape Town, Gqeberha and Harare airports.

If it’s Cape Town you’re departing, you’ll be midair for around 1 hour and 48 minutes before you arrive in Welkom. Tarmac to tarmac from Durban North generally takes 1 hour and 14 minutes and from Gaborone, 59 minutes.

If you’d like to have some extra spending money on your trip to Welkom, then listen up! As any seasoned traveler will tell you, don’t leave booking until the last minute. Prices are often highest close to the departure date. Another easy way to nab the best price is to shop around. If your destination has more than one airport, be sure to look into the cost of flying into a smaller terminal. Last of all, be prepared to lock in your seat quickly if you find a great price. It might not be available for long! With a bit of know-how and a little luck, the perfect airfare will be yours.

We’ve got the lowdown on how to make your journey a stress-free experience. Follow our tips and you’ll be speeding through the airport and discovering Welkom in next to no time.What to pack in your hand luggage:

• A plane ride can be easy if you take the right stuff. Firstly, you’ll want some toiletry items, such as a toothbrush and lip balm, a fresh set of clothes and a few magazines. Next, find room in your bag for your mobile phone, a charger, your medications and maybe a proper neck pillow as well. Lastly, be sure to bring your passport, travel documents and some money.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Double-check that you don’t have a pocket knife lurking in your carry-on luggage. Other restricted items include explosive or flammable products, such as bleach and fuel, and gels and liquids in containers with a capacity of more than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters).

What to wear on a flight:

• Comfort should always be your priority when choosing what to wear during your flight. Consider your footwear carefully too, as swollen ankles and feet are a common side effect of flying. Slightly roomy, flat shoes are your best bet.
• A serious condition by the name of DVT (deep vein thrombosis) can pose a risk on long-distance flights. It’s the result of blood clots forming due to poor circulation and inactivity. Walking up and down the aisle and doing leg and foot exercises while seated helps to prevent this developing. Wearing a good pair of compression socks or tights can also help.

Being prepared before your flight can make your trip to Welkom a breeze. Below you’ll find some handy tips and tricks for a speedy journey through security:

• Keep your travel documents and ID within easy reach. They’ll be the first things you’ll be asked for by security.
• Time to strip down. Well sort of. Your belt, coat, keys and other items in your pocket, like your headphones, will be required to go through the X-ray machine. Make the whole process easier by removing them before your turn.
• All your electronic gadgets, including your laptop and phone, are also required to be scanned.
• Remove liquids and gels from your carry-on bag. They often need to be sent through the X-ray scanner separately. Each item should be no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) and everything must fit inside a quart-size (one liter), clear zip-close bag.
• There’s a possibility that you’ll be asked to take your shoes off to be X-rayed, so wearing slip-on sneakers is always a wise idea.
• Knives and other sharp items can’t be taken on board. They’ll be seized at security, so pack them safely away in your checked suitcase.