Lufthansa Completes First Direct Flight From Munich to Johannesburg

Munich-Johannesburg 3X Weekly Flights, Operated by A350

Lufthansa's A350 operates the direct flight between Munich and Johannesburg
Photo: Lufthansa

Lufthansa Airlines (LH) completed the first direct flight between Johannesburg and Munich on September 3, 2024, following a 19-year hiatus.

Lufthansa CEO Jens Ritter, who accompanied the inaugural flight, remarked, “With this new, year-round service, we are underlining our commitment to connecting South Germany and South Africa.”

CEO Jens Ritter makes remarks on the launch of direct MUC-JNB service
Lufthansa’s CEO, Jens Ritter /Photo: LH

He added, “Operated by our modern and fuel-efficient Airbus A350, this service will run three times a week. It not only enhances connectivity but also strengthens economic ties between Europe and South Africa.”

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Lufthansa-Munich Route Details

  • Flight LH 578: Three times weekly, departing MUC at 20:05, arriving at JNB at 06:30
  • Flight LH 579: Three times weekly, departing JNB at 08:20, arriving at MUC at 18:50
South Africa welcomes Lufthansa's direct Munich-Johannesburg service on September 03, 2024
Photo: Lufthansa

According to the airline’s data, the flight time is approximately 10 hours and 25 minutes. Note that the flight schedule is subject to regular changes.

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