With some events, the promoters like to say that “the world is watching.” With the World Cup, they’re not winding you up. The world is, indeed, watching – and it can also feel like the whole world is in attendance, as well.
If you’re lucky enough to have secured tickets to any of the games of the 2010 World Cup, then you ought to be well into your trip planning by now. June will be here before you know it, and the prices on everything from flights to accommodation is only going to go up.
For those of you who have yet to book your flight to South Africa for this year’s big event, take heart – this series of articles will help you find the cheapest fares on air tickets to South Africa for the World Cup, determine whether it’s better to book individual pieces of the travel puzzle or go with a package deal, and know which airports to look at for flights from the UK to South Africa. We also have links to travel tips for South Africa and a list of the airports in World Cup cities in South Africa, so you’ll know more about how to get around once you get there.
Have a fabulous time at the 2010 World Cup!
How to Find Cheap Airfare from Europe to South Africa for the World Cup
Your biggest travel expense will be your flight to South Africa – so it makes sense to use all the tools you can to get the best deal possible. The tips outlined in this article are useful to know for other trips, too, and can save you money no matter where (or when) you go, but in a situation like the World Cup (when you know the airlines are going to be raising prices) it’s even more critical to save the most money you can.
>> Read more about finding cheap airfare from Europe to the World Cup in South Africa
What Airports to Use for South Africa Flights from the UK
Those of you travelling from the UK to South Africa for the World Cup probably don’t all live in London – so this article will help you figure out your options for getting from several of the UK’s major airports to South Africa (unfortunately, it’s not as easy or direct as you might hope).
>> Read more about your options for UK airports that fly to South Africa
Airlines that Fly From London to South Africa for the World Cup
Knowing what airports are best to get you from the UK to South Africa for the World Cup is half the battle, but it’s also good to know what airlines will get you there, too. This list covers airlines that fly from London to South Africa’s two biggest airports (Johannesburg and Cape Town).
>> Read more about which airlines fly from London to South Africa for the World Cup
World Cup Travel Packages from Europe: Bargain or Not?
There are all kinds of holiday package deals out there for the World Cup in South Africa, but just because they say they’re a great deal doesn’t mean they actually are. We know you’re busy, but with just a tiny bit of research you could save yourself quite a bit of money – and who doesn’t like saving money?
>> Read more about whether travel packages for the World Cup from Europe are a good deal
Travel Tips for South Africa during the World Cup
Even if you only spend the duration of the World Cup in South Africa, you’ll be doing more than just going to the games. You’ll need to eat, after all, and it’s good to know how to get around the country. And if you’ll be travelling in South Africa before or after the tournament, this article will be even more useful in helping you figure out what to see and do.
>> Read more South Africa travel tips for the World Cup
South Africa Airports to Use for the World Cup
Although Jo’burg is the primary airport most people are likely to use to get to South Africa, it’s a big enough country that you might just be flying from one city to another – whether that’s just to see different games in the World Cup or because you’re doing a bit of travel before you head home. This list of airports in South Africa covers only World Cup cities, but that’s most of the big airports in the country.
>> Read more about the airports in South Africa World Cup cities
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