Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): what you need to know
Johannesburg's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Helsinki.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your HEL to JNB flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between HEL and JNB include:
Frankfurt Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight is R 7,554. A return plane ticket is currently R 11,882. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from HEL to JNB. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across every month and bag a great deal.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from HEL to JNB.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Of all flights leaving Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 60.23% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Helsinki-Vantaa Airport from central Helsinki, it takes about 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near HEL? If you're boarding an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Consider booking a hotel near JNB if you're taking a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car and explore Johannesburg and beyond with your own set of wheels. Carwiz, Alamo and Green Motion are popular outlets you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from O.R. Tambo International Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport is roughly 29 kilometres from central Johannesburg. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Johannesburg. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Johannesburg, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HEL to JNB in July. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of South Africa
Soweto is just one of the many cities in South Africa waiting to be explored once you've seen Johannesburg. Around 18 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Mjebha Park, Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in South Africa, head for Pretoria, roughly 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall are key reasons to visit.