JOH - Port St Johns Airport

Port Saint Johns, South Africa

IATA Code: JOH · Port Saint Johns, South Africa

The airport code JOH is the IATA identifier for Port St Johns Airport. You may also find it referred to as Port Saint Johns Airport (JOH).

Port St Johns Airport (JOH) serves Port Saint Johns, South Africa, in the Africa fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.

JOH is the IATA airport code for Port St Johns Airport, located in Port Saint Johns, South Africa. The airport is situated at coordinates 31.6059°S, 29.5198°E. The current jet fuel price in the Africa region is $5.56/gallon as of 2026-05-16.

Current Jet Fuel Price (Africa)

$5.56/gallon

⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%

Airport Information

IATA Code
JOH
City
Port Saint Johns
Country
South Africa
Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Latitude
-31.6059°
Longitude
29.5198°
Type
airport
Fuel Region
Africa

Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from JOH

Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.

Destination Distance Est. Fuel Cost Fuel Surcharge*
UTT - Umtata 80 km $1,245 $2/passenger
MGH - Margate 114 km $1,775 $4/passenger
ELS - East London 225 km $3,503 $7/passenger
PZB - Pietermaritzburg 233 km $3,627 $7/passenger
UTW - Queenstown 252 km $3,923 $8/passenger
VIR - Durban 252 km $3,923 $8/passenger
BIY - Bisho 255 km $3,970 $8/passenger
DUR - Durban 269 km $4,188 $8/passenger
MSU - Maseru 304 km $4,733 $9/passenger
LAY - Ladysmith 337 km $5,246 $10/passenger
FCB - Ficksburg 346 km $5,387 $11/passenger
HRS - Harrismith 377 km $5,869 $12/passenger
RCB - Richard'''s Bay 403 km $6,274 $13/passenger
ULD - Ulundi 408 km $6,352 $13/passenger
BFN - Bloemfontein 416 km $6,476 $13/passenger
NCS - Newcastle 429 km $6,679 $13/passenger
PLZ - Port Elizabeth 451 km $7,021 $14/passenger
PZL - Phinda 497 km $7,737 $15/passenger
MZQ - Mkuze 505 km $7,862 $16/passenger
KIM - Kimberley 553 km $8,609 $17/passenger
ZEC - Secunda 566 km $8,811 $18/passenger
MTS - Manzini 591 km $9,201 $18/passenger
KXE - Klerksdorp 592 km $9,216 $18/passenger
PCF - Potchefstroom 598 km $9,310 $19/passenger
QRA - Johannesburg 611 km $9,512 $19/passenger
JNB - Johannesburg 620 km $9,652 $19/passenger
SHO - Manzini 621 km $9,668 $19/passenger
GCJ - Johannesburg 639 km $9,948 $20/passenger
PBZ - Plettenberg Bay 641 km $9,979 $20/passenger
HLA - Johannesburg 649 km $10,104 $20/passenger
WKF - Waterkloof 655 km $10,197 $20/passenger
PRY - Pretoria 674 km $10,493 $21/passenger
LMR - Lime Acres 688 km $10,711 $21/passenger
NLP - Nelspruit 692 km $10,773 $22/passenger
VRU - Vryburg 693 km $10,789 $22/passenger
MPM - Maputo 699 km $10,882 $22/passenger
IHC - Inhaca 707 km $11,007 $22/passenger
MQP - Mpumalanga 709 km $11,038 $22/passenger
LLE - Malalane 715 km $11,131 $22/passenger
GRJ - George 719 km $11,193 $22/passenger
OUH - Oudtshoorn 722 km $11,240 $22/passenger
NTY - Pilanesberg 734 km $11,427 $23/passenger
KMH - Kuruman 749 km $11,660 $23/passenger
MBD - Mafeking 753 km $11,723 $23/passenger
SZK - Skukuza 766 km $11,925 $24/passenger
SIS - Sishen 768 km $11,956 $24/passenger
AAM - Malamala 780 km $12,143 $24/passenger
ASS - Arathusa 788 km $12,268 $25/passenger
HDS - Hoedspruit 819 km $12,750 $26/passenger
GBE - Gaberone 860 km $13,388 $27/passenger

* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.

How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your JOH Flights

Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-35% of airline operating costs. When fuel prices rise due to global events like conflicts or supply disruptions, airlines pass these costs to passengers through fuel surcharges.

Currently, the Africa region has jet fuel priced at $5.56/gallon. This is approximately 108% higher than normal due to Brent crude elevated. EIA Gulf Coast jet fuel at $5.21/gal (2026-05-16). Airlines implementing surcharges globally. IATA reports $175/barrel global average.

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Climate & Weather at Port Saint Johns

Port Saint Johns enjoys a subtropical climate characterized by hot summers and mild winters. Temperatures generally range from 15°C to 35°C (59°F to 95°F) throughout the year. Early morning and late evening flights can offer relief from daytime heat during summer. Pack layers for air-conditioned terminals.

Traveler Guide: Flying Through JOH

JOH operates within the African fuel pricing region. Aviation infrastructure across Africa has seen significant investment in recent years, with many airports modernizing facilities to accommodate growing passenger numbers. Travelers should verify visa requirements, vaccination certificates (particularly yellow fever), and currency exchange options before arrival.

Planning Your Trip via JOH

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