Travelling from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG): what you need to know
The timezone in Prague is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Johannesburg.
To ensure you catch your JNB to PRG flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between JNB and PRG:
Zurich Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
R 5,395 is the lowest price for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight. A return flight starts from R 7,810. These prices can change based on demand.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from JNB to PRG. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from JNB to PRG.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague.
Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Of all flights leaving O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77.1% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
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.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near JNB:
Arriving at Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
If you're landing on a late O.R. Tambo International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near PRG:
Pick up a Vaclav Havel Airport Prague rental car and discover Prague and beyond with your own wheels. Rent Plus, Panek and Carwiz are top providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to central Prague
From Vaclav Havel Airport Prague, Prague is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague. July is the busiest month to visit Prague. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
When reserving your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Prague, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from JNB to PRG in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) on average.
Explore more of Czechia
Prague has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Czechia just waiting to be discovered. Around 177 kilometres south-east of Prague, a trip to Brno will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Brno astronomical clock, Old Town Hall and Moravian Museum.
If you're ready to explore another side of Czechia, consider Ostrava, roughly 274 kilometres east of Prague. Silesian-Ostrava Castle, National Cultural Monument Lower Vitkovice and Bolt Tower Cafe are key highlights.
