Flying from Bulawayo Airport (BUQ) to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Bulawayo Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Bulawayo and Johannesburg are both in the UTC+2 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Take your pick of 34 weekly Bulawayo Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport flights. The 08:40 departure with Fastjet Zimbabwe is the earliest available. Fastjet Zimbabwe operates the last service of the day at 18:15.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your BUQ to JNB flight.
During popular months such as December, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Jetting into Johannesburg (and then exploring more of South Africa!) is easy with Airlink. This popular carrier has direct flights from Bulawayo Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Airlink.
With 78.89% of services arriving as planned, Airlink is the most punctual carrier offering BUQ to JNB flights.
If you'd love to discover a new city along the way, search for a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bulawayo Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Addis Ababa Airport is a sought-after stop between BUQ and JNB.
Handy information about Bulawayo Airport (BUQ)
When it comes to Bulawayo Airport's on-time performance, 72% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Bulawayo to Bulawayo Airport is around 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Staying the night at a hotel can take the hassle out of reaching the airport on time. If you need a place to stay before your flight from Bulawayo Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, take a look at Knovi Guesthouse. It's a short drive from BUQ.
Arriving at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
Book a hotel close to JNB if you have a late Bulawayo Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and discover more of Johannesburg and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport around three weeks before travelling.
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 travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
The quietest month for a flight from Bulawayo Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport is March, while April is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Johannesburg based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Before locking in your flight from Bulawayo Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, consider the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Johannesburg, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BUQ to JNB sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Africa
Johannesburg is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of South Africa waiting to be explored. Around 18 kilometres west of Johannesburg, a visit to Soweto will keep you busy. Start with popular sights 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.
