“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.” – Saint Augustine This page is dedicated to helping you make the best choices when it comes to planning your travels. We have information about Airlines that fly between Germany and South Africa, airports in Germany and tips for searching for flights that fit your needs. We also cover essential topics such as packing your luggage and choosing travel insurance. If you’ve got your own tips to share, we’d love to hear them! Simply submit them to us and we’ll be happy to include them on the page. Airport information – Germany There are over 30 airports in Germany. The biggest airport in Germany is Frankfurt International Airport. Other major airports are Munich (MUC), Berlin (BER), Hamburg (HAM), Stuttgart (STR), and Düsseldorf(DUS). Most major airlines fly to these airports.Discount airlines like Ryanair, Eurowings, EasyJet, TUIfly, and Condor usually make use of smaller airports, as the airport taxes are much lower. They do however also fly from major airports.A complete list of airports in Germany can be found on Wikipedia or the Airportcodes website. Saving on flights Consider flying to or from an alternative airport. As an example, flights to Munich and Berlin can be much cheaper than to Frankfurt Be flexible with your dates Use search engines to compare prices Book as early as possible Weekdays are in general cheaper. Try to avoid peak seasons like Christmas and Easter. Flights to Munich in September and October are expensive due to the Octoberfest. Booking Flights You can search and book flights via Flight search engines. The most popular search websites are: Google flights – very good for comparing prices and dates Travelstart (Also use the SA site) is good for comparing prices and dates. Momondo, Fluege.de, Swoodoo, Flyscanner, Cheapflights, Check24 When using a search site to book your flights, always make sure you know what you pay for, what is included, and what is charged for extra, such as luggage. Also, make sure you know your rights and the conditions of your purchase. For example, can you change your booking, and what happens if the flight is cancelled? When booking through a booking site or agent, you will have to contact them and not the airline when there are issues with your flight, for example, cancellations. Booking directly with an airline is also an option. The following are just some of the airlines that offer flights to and from Germany. International flightsLufthansa now flies from both Munich and Frankfurt to Johannesburg and Cape Town although some schedules are seasonal, Condor, Emirates, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, British Airways, Swiss Airlines, KLM, Brussels Airlines, Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways, Air France and Egypt Air all offer international flights to and from Germany. Discover airlines provide flights to Windhoek Regional flightsThe following Airlines offer regional flights to and from Germany: Ryanair, Eurowings, EasyJet, TUIfly, Condor, Air Malta, Helvetic Air, Lufthansa city line, SunExpress, Swiss Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, KLM City hopper When booking directly with an airline, use the correct airport codes. Florence in Italy has the airport code FLR but Florence in the USA has the airport code FLO. You can search for airport codes on the IATA website Download the airline app to get up-to-date flight information. Join their frequent flyer program to get extra benefits when you fly with them often. Some airlines allow you to bid for upgrades. Lufthansa offers the opportunity to bid for upgrades and depending on how full the flight is you can book a sleeper row, which costs much less than Premium Economy or Business class What is your favourite airline for flights between SA and DE For more information about travelling between South Africa and Germany, see the following pages. Wheelchair assistance When you book wheelchair assistance you will be asked whether the person can walk on their own but only needs assistance at the airport or whether they need assistance with getting to and from their seat.The service is organised by the airline, but performed by the relevant airport staff and the level of service might not be the same.If the assisted person is travelling alone, the staff will take them through security and passport control and assist them with boarding the plane. Assistance with deboarding is usually provided when the person is not mobile at all. Please make sure that assistance with going to the toilets is included if needed.If the assisted person is travelling with someone, these persons will usually accompany the assisted person through security and passport control as well as boarding, although this is not always the case, especially if it is in a group. Discuss how this will be handled beforehand. From personal experience, this was not allowed at Stuttgart Airport, but allowed at Istanbul Airport, could be that we chose the wrong day 🙂 Travel Insurance It’s always important to prioritize your safety when going on a trip, and one of the best ways to do that is by making sure to have travel insurance. Even if you’re only going to travel within the EU, you can never be too safe, as accidents can happen anytime and anywhere. With travel insurance, you’ll have the peace of mind of knowing that you’re protected and covered for any unforeseen circumstances such as medical emergencies, flight cancellations or lost or stolen luggage. Don’t forget that your health and safety should always come first. It’s also crucial to read the fine print of the travel insurance policy to ensure you have the appropriate coverage for your needs. In short, always take the extra precaution of getting travel insurance before every trip to protect you in case of any unexpected situation.See our visa application tips for insurance options when flying from South Africa. There are also companies listed that offer insurance when travelling from Germany. Travel agents There are Travel agents listed on our website. These businesses are owned and run by South Africans living in Germany. Contact them to get expert advice and assistance with bookings. Luggage and Luggage Tracker Tags Each airline has its own luggage allowance depending on your booking class. Restrictions on what is allowed in your carry-on or checked luggage are imposed by bodies like IATA, the TSA, and the EU. You can also find information about
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