Flying from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to Kinshasa N'Djili Airport (FIH): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Kinshasa N'Djili Airport is 4 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Kinshasa is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Johannesburg.
Choose from nine weekly Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Kinshasa N'Djili Airport flights. The 04:00 departure with ASKY is the earliest flight you can take. South African Airways operates the last service of the day at 21:00.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your JNB to FIH flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
With direct flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Kinshasa N'Djili Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to Kinshasa (and then other parts of DR Congo) is easy. You can fly nonstop with:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with South African Airways on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering JNB to FIH flights is ASKY Airlines. Its services arrive as scheduled 76.92% of the time.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Kinshasa N'Djili Airport. Here are the top stopovers between JNB and FIH:
Hamad International Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to Kinshasa N'Djili Airport (FIH)
Right now, R 2,962 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Kinshasa N'Djili Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 6,382. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from JNB to FIH, reserve your journey one month before your planned departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Kinshasa N'Djili Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from JNB to FIH.
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Handy information about Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
Of the departures from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, 75% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport from central Johannesburg, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Kinshasa N'Djili Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to JNB:
Arriving at Kinshasa N'Djili Airport (FIH)
After your Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Kinshasa N'Djili Airport flight has landed, kick back and relax at a hotel close by. Hotel Stella is a good option within easy reach of FIH.
When to fly to Kinshasa N'Djili Airport (FIH)
The quietest month for a flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Kinshasa N'Djili Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Kinshasa based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Kinshasa N'Djili Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Kinshasa, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from JNB to FIH in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF) on average.





