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First timers

Our cheap flights to London will take you direct from South Africa to one of the most exciting cities in the world. Take a tour of BuckinghamPalace, gaze up at the dome of St Paul’s Cathedral or hear the chimes of Big Ben. Or why not visit the Tate Modern Art Gallery, or take in the view from the top of the London Eye? South African passport holders need to make sure they get a UK visa before travelling.

Frequent flyers

Visitors from South Africa regularly use our great value London airfare deals. Regent’s Park is a lovely place for a row on the lake; London Zoo is a great place for a day out; and Madame Tussauds is great fun with its waxworks of the famous. Our flights to London are full of art lovers who come to visit the city’s 300 museums and art galleries ? join them on a cultural voyage of discovery or buy a copy of Time Out and take a chance on a new band.

Shops

Our cheap flights to London mean you’ll be left with more to spend when you arrive. No trip to London is complete without a visit to Knightsbridge where you’ll find Harrods and Harvey Nichols.Oxford Street is where you’ll see all the famous British names like Marks & Spencer and John Lewis, and nearby Bond Street is renowned for designer wear. Covent Garden offers trendy boutiques and crazy street entertainment, while bargains are waiting to be found at the street markets in Camden, Spitalfields and Portobello Road.


Nights

There are amazing West End shows, like Cats, world-leading theatre like Shakespeare’s Globe, pulsating super clubs like the Ministry of Sound, and 7,000 pubs to eat and drink in.

The food is fabulous too, with fine dining from all over Europe, Chinese restaurants in Soho and curries in Brick Lane.

DID YOU KNOW?


London's underground rail system is the world's oldest, dating back to 1863.

HOW'S THE WEATHER?


Hottest is July

Sunniest is June

Wettest is November


WHAT SHOULD I SEE AND DO?

Tower of London
  • Big Ben & the Houses of Parliament
  • St Paul's Cathedral
  • Westminster Abbey
  • Tower of London
  • Parks and gardens
...and what else shouldn't I miss?
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LONDON - WHAT'S ON

Royal Academy Summer Exhibition

August 2008

Notting Hill Carnival
24-25 August 2008

Brick Lane Festival

September 2008

Photomonth Photo-Open
1st October-30th November 2008

Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree and Carols 2008
4th December-5th January 2009

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