Travelling from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Frankfurt: what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Frankfurt is 10 hours 40 minutes.
Frankfurt is one hour behind Johannesburg, where O.R. Tambo International Airport is located. Frankfurt runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
The busiest route is from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). You can select from ten services every week between these two airports. Condor offers a 17:50 departure between JNB and FRA.
Leave plenty of time to get on your JNB to Frankfurt flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Planning to travel during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
You can book a direct O.R. Tambo International Airport to Frankfurt ticket. Start your trip at JNB and arrive at Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Keep an eye out for promotions from Lufthansa. This carrier operates direct flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Frankfurt.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper flight ticket from JNB to Frankfurt. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Give yourself a breather (and maybe even a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Located around 23 kilometres from the centre of Johannesburg, JNB can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
In search of a hotel near JNB? If you've booked an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Frankfurt, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Of the departures from O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77.1% land on schedule at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Frankfurt
R 4,983 is currently the lowest price for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to Frankfurt flight. A return flight ticket starts at R 9,345. These fares may change depending on demand.
Score cheap flights from JNB to Frankfurt by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
November is the best month for picking up an incredible deal on O.R. Tambo International Airport to Frankfurt tickets. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from JNB to Frankfurt by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
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Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 20 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Frankfurt. Book one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Follow your own route with a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and venture far and wide through Frankfurt and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport about three weeks before your flight from JNB to Frankfurt can help you lock in the best possible rate.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) is roughly 121 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt. Following your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Frankfurt, it'll take you around 1 hour 30 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 2 hours 40 minutes or so.
There are some comfortable places to call home for the night near HHN. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your JNB to Frankfurt flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or waiting in a long cab line. Pick up a Frankfurt - Hahn Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Check out the availability and rates from Flex To Go, Alamo and Keddy By Europcar.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from HHN four weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
Before locking in your flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Frankfurt, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in Frankfurt offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the low season means you'll get cheaper hotel deals and smaller crowds.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your O.R. Tambo International Airport to Frankfurt flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from JNB to Frankfurt in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
More about Frankfurt
After booking your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Frankfurt, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Frankfurt:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Goethe House, Palmengarten and Frankfurt Cathedral are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Frankfurt itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Germany waiting to be discovered. Around 418 kilometres north-east of Frankfurt, a trip to Berlin will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Hamburg is another standout destination in Germany and is around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. No trip is complete without seeing Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.







