Flying to Pietermaritzburg
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Johannesburg (JNB)
about 1 hour · Non-stop
R 1 421 ×3
R 4 262 all in
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Best time to fly
Weather, crowds and fares move together in Pietermaritzburg. These are the trade-offs.
March to May
Autumn — clear, mild and settled. The best walking weather.
June to August
Winter. Cold nights, bright dry days, with snow possible on the Berg.
September to November
Spring, warming, with the midlands at their greenest.
December to February
Summer — warm and humid, with afternoon thunderstorms.
Before you go
Domestic flight
No passport or visa needed within South Africa, but you will still need a valid photo ID to board.
Currency
South African rand (ZAR). Cards are accepted almost everywhere.
Midlands Meander
The craft and food route through the hills north-west of the city is the main leisure draw. It needs a car and at least a full day.
Alternative to Durban
Durban's King Shaka is about 90 minutes away and has far more flights. Compare both before booking.
About Pietermaritzburg
Pietermaritzburg is KwaZulu-Natal's capital and a university city, set in the midlands about an hour inland from Durban. The Victorian city hall and the red-brick centre are among the best-preserved in the country.
It is the practical base for the Midlands Meander — the craft, food and pottery route through the hills — and for the Drakensberg beyond it.
Getting in from the airport
Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) is about 7 km from the city centre. Car hire is the practical option — the Midlands Meander and the Drakensberg both need a vehicle.
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