Flying from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
The timezone in Rome is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Johannesburg.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your JNB to FCO flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between JNB and FCO:
Munich Airport
Zurich Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
R 5,041 is the lowest price for a one-way Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flight. Return flights start at R 8,319. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from JNB to FCO if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across each month and score a great deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from JNB to FCO by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport.
Handy information about Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
Of all flights leaving Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, 75% land on time at their destination.
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near JNB:
Arriving at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
If you're getting in on a late Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near FCO:
Pick up a Rome Fiumicino Airport rental car and explore Rome and beyond with your own set of wheels. Surprice, RentSmart24 and Noleggiare are well-known companies you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Rome Fiumicino Airport about three weeks before travelling.
When to fly to Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Rome. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Rome Fiumicino Airport for August if you want to go to Rome during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from JNB to FCO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
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