Travelling from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB): what you need to know
The timezone in Johannesburg is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Barcelona.
To ensure you catch your BCN to JNB flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Barcelona Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between BCN and JNB include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
Right now, R 6,710 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Barcelona Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 8,971. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from BCN to JNB. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when looking for a flight from Barcelona Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BCN to JNB.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Barcelona Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Barcelona Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from BCN arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To get to Barcelona Airport from central Barcelona, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to BCN? If you're catching an early flight from Barcelona Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
If you have a late Barcelona Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near JNB:
Travel at your own pace with a Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and chase adventure across Johannesburg and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport is roughly 26 kilometres from central Johannesburg. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
The quietest month for a flight from Barcelona Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport is March, while April is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Johannesburg based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Johannesburg is January, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Barcelona Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BCN to JNB in July. Average temperatures are between 3ºC (37ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of South Africa
Soweto is just one of the many cities in South Africa waiting to be explored after you've experienced Johannesburg. Around 18 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Soweto, Hector Pieterson Museum and Nelson Mandela Former House.
Around 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg, Pretoria is another favourite stop in South Africa. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Statue of Nelson Mandela, Museum of Natural History and Idube Game Reserve.
