₹ 20,968+ Cheap flights to Africa

After flying to Africa, you will have a few options for getting around. Flying is often the best solution for long-distance journeys within the continent. Flights are a good option when you need to cross difficult areas such as the Sahara, South Sudan, and the Central African Republic. Book ahead to find Africa flight deals. However, it's generally more economical to travel by bus. You can find them everywhere across the continent, even in remote areas. Keep in mind that buses vary from air-conditioned models with entertainment to crowded buses with livestock and goods. If you wish to explore freely at your own pace, your car hire from South Africa can often be taken Namibia, Mozambique and Botswana.

When you book flights to a continent as rich and diverse as Africa, the possibilities are endless. In Egypt, experience the ancient history of temples, Pharaoh's tombs, and of course, the pyramids themselves. In South Africa, take a safari and look for the Big Five animals:  lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and African buffalos. In Morocco, camp among the sand dunes at Erg Chebbi and sleep under the stars of the Sahara Desert.

The duration of flights to Africa will depend on where your destination is, along with which airport in India you're departing from. Direct flights to Africa can be as quick as six hours, with flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Egypt. However, it takes around ten hours to get to Cairo, with a single stopover, when departing from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). When flying to Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK) in Morocco from Indira Gandhi International Airport, it takes around ten h with one stop. With flights to South Africa, it takes around 14h to reach O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) near Johannesburg with one stop. These flights depart from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. Compare flights to Africa on Cheapflights to find Africa flight deals. Keep in mind that cheap flights to Africa may involve more connecting flights or longer wait times.

For cheap flights to Africa, make sure to book early. After you book your flights to Africa, check which visas you will need, and make sure to have them ready in advance if visas are not available on arrival. Let your bank know about your holiday destinations to prevent your credit card transactions from seeming suspicious. Try to get some cash in the local currency, and carry some US dollars as a backup.

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Africa on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Salam Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Africa.

Dar Es Salaam is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Africa. One-way flights to Dar Es Salaam typically cost ₹ 1,922, while return flights cost around ₹ 2,122.

A return flight to Africa will typically cost around ₹ 26,057, however they can be found for as little as ₹ 22,196.

For those looking to save time traveling to Africa, Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (4 hours 30 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at Johannesburg OR Tambo can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Johannesburg OR Tambo has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Protea Hotel by Marriott Transit O.R. Tambo Airport is the closest property to Johannesburg OR Tambo (0.0 km away from Johannesburg OR Tambo).