Cheap Flights to Umtata Airport from $1,260 in 2025

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Can I get a direct flight to Umtata Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Australia and Umtata Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How much are return flights to Umtata?

The best price we found for a return flight to Umtata is $2,627. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Umtata Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Umtata Airport is Friday, 9 January 2026.

When is the best time to book flights to Umtata?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Umtata is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly to Umtata with?

Currently, Etihad Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Umtata.

Flying to Umtata

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$1,260
Cheapest month to fly	August

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How to find cheap flights to Umtata Airport (UTT)

The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Umtata Airport is $1,260. A return plane ticket to UTT right now is $2,627.
Never pay more than you need by setting up a Price Alert for tickets to UTT. We'll do the monitoring for you, sending updates when fares go down.
Avoid leaving things to the last minute. You're more likely to lock in the lowest price on tickets to Umtata, where Umtata Airport is located, if you book as early as possible. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
Click on 'Add nearby airports' when searching to increase your chances of finding cheap flights to Umtata. Doing this will give you more choices for where to start and end your journey, as well as different prices.
Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes often cost less. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Umtata Airport.

Best time to go to Umtata

To find the cheapest month for flights to UTT, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
If you want to experience Umtata at its busiest, book your flights to UTT for June. Travelling during high seasons usually means more to see and do than at other times.
Travel in January if you'd rather avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Umtata are generally cheaper.

Flying to Umtata Airport (UTT): What you need to know

Take the quickest path to Umtata with Airlink. This airline operates direct flights to Umtata Airport.
Airlink is the most dependable carrier. Up to 65% of its flights into this hub touch down as scheduled, making it a smart choice when reserving your UTT plane ticket.
You'll be arriving in the UTC+2 timezone at UTT.
Garden Court Mthatha is a comfortable stay within an easy drive of Umtata Airport. Rest up here after your flight to UTT.
Start your Umtata break sooner by grabbing a car hire in UTT. Firefly powered by Hertz, U-Save and Sixt are leading suppliers to choose from here.
Flights taking off from Umtata Airport reach their destination as scheduled 70% of the time. This measure shows how the airport performs overall in terms of punctuality.
Umtata Airport is located in Umtata, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Getting to central Umtata from Umtata Airport (UTT)

The distance from UTT to central Umtata is about 11 kilometres.
How long it'll take to reach the centre driving depends on the time of day and traffic conditions. Do some research to find the best route before your flight to UTT.
If you want to stay close to the action in Umtata, unpack your bags at one of these comfortable hotels:

Umtata highlights

Put these popular attractions at the top of your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Umtata:
- Nelson Mandela Museum: Around 0.80 kilometres south of the city centre, this landmark is the perfect place to start your sightseeing in the city.
- Hluleka Nature Reserve: Want more reasons to visit Umtata? This landmark brings in the crowds and is around 2 kilometres south-east of the city centre.

How to get to Ku-Ndlunkulu from Umtata Airport (UTT)

Travelling to the nearby city of Ku-Ndlunkulu? It's around 32 kilometres from UTT.

Travelling from Umtata Airport (UTT) to Mhlani

Mhlani is another city that you can easily get to from Umtata Airport. It's about 18 kilometres away.

Explore more of South Africa

South Africa has plenty more ways to surprise you. Keep going to Durban, located around 290 kilometres north-east of Umtata. Durban Beach, Ushaka marine and Moses Mabhida Stadium are just the start of its must-sees. King Shaka International Airport (DUR) is the city's most convenient major airport.
Pietermaritzburg might just become one of your favourite stops in South Africa. You'll find it roughly 274 kilometres north-east of Umtata. Sri Siva Soobramoiniar And Marriamen Temples, KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden and Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife are among the highlights.
Roughly 177 kilometres south-west of Umtata, East London is well worth the journey. Big reasons to visit include Orient Beach, Nahoon Reef and Eastern Beach.