What airport do you fly into for flights to Mthatha?

Most people fly into Mthatha Umtata (UTT) if they book a flight to Mthatha. Umtata is conveniently located just 7.1 mi from Mthatha’s city center.

Can I find cheaper flights to Mthatha if I am willing to have stopovers?

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

What is the best airline to fly to Mthatha?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, British Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Mthatha.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Mthatha?

Mthatha Umtata is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Mthatha. One-way flights to Mthatha Umtata typically cost £68, while return flights cost around £132.

Does Mthatha Umtata have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Mthatha Umtata can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Mthatha Umtata?

Yes. Mthatha Umtata has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Chumluyatha Airport Bnb is the closest property to Mthatha Umtata (0.0 mi away from Mthatha Umtata).

£709+ Flights to Mthatha, South Africa

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Return from	£965
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7/8-14/8
4 total stops
72h 05m total
London to Mthatha

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10/8
2 total stops
24h 05m total
London to Mthatha

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Thu 7/814:45LHR - UTT

2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 14/817:40UTT - LHR

2 stops50h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/6£965

Fri 8/814:25LHR - UTT

2 stops46h 20mEmirates

Fri 15/814:15UTT - LHR

2 stops55h 00mEmirates

Deal found 23/6£1,035

Sat 9/811:45LHR - UTT

3 stops22h 40mKLM

Sat 16/814:15UTT - LHR

3 stops21h 30mKLM

Deal found 25/6£2,364

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Thu 7/814:45LHR - UTT

2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 14/817:40UTT - LHR

2 stops50h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/6£965

Fri 8/814:25LHR - UTT

2 stops46h 20mEmirates

Fri 15/814:15UTT - LHR

2 stops55h 00mEmirates

Deal found 24/6£1,035

Sat 9/811:45LHR - UTT

3 stops22h 40mKLM

Sat 16/814:15UTT - LHR

3 stops21h 30mKLM

Deal found 25/6£2,364

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Price

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LHR - UTT

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London Heathrow

Thu 7/8

14:45-13:45

2 stops22h 00m

Mthatha Umtata

Thu 14/8

17:40-18:45

2 stops50h 05m

£965

LondonMthatha

LHR - UTT

LHRUTT

London Heathrow

Fri 8/8

14:25-13:45

2 stops46h 20m

Mthatha Umtata

Fri 15/8

14:15-20:15

2 stops55h 00m

£1,035

LondonMthatha

LHR - UTT

LHRUTT

London Heathrow

Sat 9/8

11:45-11:25

3 stops22h 40m

Mthatha Umtata

Sat 16/8

14:15-10:45

3 stops21h 30m

£2,364

LondonMthatha

LHR - UTT

LHRUTT

London Heathrow

Sun 10/8

06:30-07:35

2 stops24h 05m

£709

LondonMthatha

LHR - UTT

LHRUTT

London Heathrow

Sun 10/8

19:05-11:25

1 stop15h 20m

£973

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How long is the flight to Mthatha?

On average, a flight from London to Mthatha takes 22 hours 0 minutes. Flights to Mthatha from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Mthatha?

The most popular airline flying from London to Mthatha is British Airways.

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From £810

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Mthatha?

The cheapest airline flying from London to Mthatha is British Airways.

Reviews of airlines servicing Mthatha

Read through reviews of airlines serving South Africa, such as Emirates and KLM. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,274 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,274 reviews

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8.1

Very Good

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

KLM

7.8

Good

1,365 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,274 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

FAQs about flying to Mthatha

What airport do you fly into for flights to Mthatha?
Most people fly into Mthatha Umtata (UTT) if they book a flight to Mthatha. Umtata is conveniently located just 7.1 mi from Mthatha’s city center.
Can I find cheaper flights to Mthatha if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Mthatha on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Mthatha?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, British Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Mthatha.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Mthatha?
Mthatha Umtata is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Mthatha. One-way flights to Mthatha Umtata typically cost £68, while return flights cost around £132.
Does Mthatha Umtata have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Mthatha Umtata can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Mthatha Umtata?
Yes. Mthatha Umtata has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Chumluyatha Airport Bnb is the closest property to Mthatha Umtata (0.0 mi away from Mthatha Umtata).

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FAQs about flying to Mthatha

What airport do you fly into for flights to Mthatha?

Can I find cheaper flights to Mthatha if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Mthatha?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Mthatha?

Does Mthatha Umtata have car hire?

Are there hotels close to Mthatha Umtata?

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