Travelling from Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB): what you need to know
Johannesburg is three hours 30 minutes behind Mumbai and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your BOM to JNB flight.
Flying during a peak time such as November? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Mumbai Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BOM and JNB:
Addis Ababa Airport
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport
Mauritius Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
R 4,453 is currently the best price for a one-way Mumbai Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 7,301. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from BOM to JNB. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Mumbai Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Mumbai Airport (BOM)
56% of flights that leave from Mumbai Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Mumbai to Mumbai Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Searching for a handy hotel close to BOM? If you're boarding an early flight from Mumbai Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
If you're landing on a late Mumbai Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near JNB:
Pick up a Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport rental car and explore Johannesburg and beyond with your own wheels. Carwiz, Alamo and Green Motion are leading providers you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport about three weeks in advance.
When to fly to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
The quietest month for a flight from Mumbai Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport is March, while April is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Johannesburg based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When booking your flight from Mumbai Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Johannesburg, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BOM to JNB in July. Temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of South Africa
Johannesburg is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of South Africa just waiting to be explored. Around 18 kilometres west of Johannesburg, a trip to Soweto will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Soweto, Hector Pieterson Museum and Nelson Mandela Former House.
Around 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg, Pretoria is another favourite stop in South Africa. Start your sightseeing at Statue of Nelson Mandela, Museum of Natural History and Idube Game Reserve.