Cheap Flights to O. R. Tambo International Airport
O. R. Tambo International Airport is Africa’s busiest airport and the main gateway to Johannesburg and southern Africa, with an extensive domestic and international network.
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JNB is the hub for South African Airways and Airlink and has service from airlines around the world.
IATA/ICAO codes
JNB / FAOR
Location
Kempton Park, about 25 km east of Johannesburg
Key airline
South African Airways, Airlink, FlySafair, Emirates, Qatar
Notable feature
Major African hub with the Gautrain link
Popular Routes
JNB connects South Africa with the continent and the world.
Route Type
Popular Connections
Domestic South Africa
Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, George
Southern Africa
Harare, Lusaka, Windhoek, Maputo
Europe
London, Frankfurt, Paris, Amsterdam
Middle East and Asia
Dubai, Doha, Singapore, Hong Kong
Best Time to Book Cheap Flights
Southern Hemisphere summer from December to February is busiest. Booking 6 to 10 weeks ahead is recommended.
About Johannesburg
Johannesburg is South Africa’s biggest city, famous for Soweto, the Apartheid Museum and its role as a gateway to safaris.
Things to Know When Flying Into Johannesburg
The Gautrain connects the airport with Sandton and Pretoria.
Use licensed taxis or ride-hailing from the terminal.
Allow extra time for passport control.
Safari connections often depart from Johannesburg.
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FAQs — Flights to International Airport
JNB is the major hub for South Africa and southern Africa, with the most flight choices.
South African Airways, Airlink, FlySafair, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, British Airways and many other airlines operate scheduled service.
Sandton is about 25 km away; the Gautrain takes around 15 minutes.
Cape Town is the busiest, followed by Durban and regional routes.
Booking 6 to 10 weeks in advance is recommended; December is peak season.
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