Flying from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB): what you need to know
Johannesburg is two hours ahead of Birmingham and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your BHX to JNB flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BHX and JNB:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
Right now, R 6,786 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Birmingham Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 11,312. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from BHX to JNB. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from BHX to JNB.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Birmingham Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHX)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Birmingham Airport, 72% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Birmingham to Birmingham Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to BHX? If you're boarding an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Birmingham Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near JNB instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and chase adventure across Johannesburg and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport is roughly 26 kilometres from central Johannesburg. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Birmingham Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Johannesburg. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Johannesburg is January, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Birmingham Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BHX to JNB in July. Temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of South Africa
Johannesburg is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of South Africa you should also see. About 18 kilometres west of Johannesburg, a visit to Soweto will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Soweto, Hector Pieterson Museum and Nelson Mandela Former House.
Around 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg, Pretoria is another essential stop in South Africa. No visit is complete without checking out Statue of Nelson Mandela, Museum of Natural History and Idube Game Reserve.
