Travelling from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 12 hours 35 minutes.
Hong Kong's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Hong Kong six hours ahead of Johannesburg.
Each week, there are eight O.R. Tambo International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board early, select the 11:20 Cathay Pacific flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 11:20 with Cathay Pacific.
Your JNB to HKG flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Cathay Pacific has direct flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Hong Kong — and maybe even more of China if you have time.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Cathay Pacific.
The most punctual carrier offering JNB to HKG flights is Cathay Pacific. Its services land as scheduled 78.57% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between JNB and HKG:
Changi International Airport
Dubai Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flight is R 6,612. A return ticket right now is R 10,211. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book eight months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from JNB to HKG.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from JNB to HKG.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport.
Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
When it comes to O.R. Tambo International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.1% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Johannesburg to O.R. Tambo International Airport is approximately 29 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near JNB? If you're catching an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Book a hotel close to HKG if you have a late O.R. Tambo International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to central Hong Kong
HKG is located at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
Hong Kong International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Hong Kong. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
It'll take around 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
The quietest month for a flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport is April, while April is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Hong Kong based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport for August if you want to explore Hong Kong during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JNB to HKG in January. Average temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Hong Kong has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of China you'll want to see. About 129 kilometres north-west of Hong Kong, a visit to Guangzhou will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Canton Tower, Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall.
Around 27 kilometres north-west of Hong Kong, Shenzhen is another favourite stop in China. Start your sightseeing at Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning.
