Flying from Johannesburg to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG): What you need to know
Johannesburg's main base, Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), is where new adventures begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Johannesburg to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).
13 hours is the average travel time for a direct Johannesburg to Hong Kong International Airport flight.
Hong Kong is six hours ahead of Johannesburg. Hong Kong International Airport is located in Hong Kong, which is in the UTC+8 timezone.
The most popular route is from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). You can pick from 7 direct services each week. Cathay Pacific operates a 11:05am departure between JNB and HKG.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Johannesburg to HKG.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as April and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Airports in Johannesburg
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
You can jump on a direct flight from Johannesburg to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
Cathay Pacific is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Johannesburg to Hong Kong International Airport jetting out of JNB.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Cathay Pacific from JNB to HKG.
The top on-time carrier on this route is Cathay Pacific. Its services land as planned 75.0% of the time.
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Johannesburg to HKG that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between JNB and HKG include:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
JNB is about 26 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Johannesburg to Hong Kong International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport:
75% of flights taking off from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
On public transport, you can travel from central Johannesburg to HLA in around 1 hour 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 45 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Johannesburg to HKG flight? Unwind in a hotel near Lanseria International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
About Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Have a late flight from Johannesburg to Hong Kong International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near HKG and be in snooze mode sooner:
HKG is located at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
Getting from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to central Hong Kong
From Hong Kong International Airport, central Hong Kong is around 32 kilometres away. It takes about 35 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes around 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
At the moment, R 6,136 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Hong Kong International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 10,977. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book two months before you want to fly. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Johannesburg to HKG.
The best month for landing cheap Johannesburg to Hong Kong International Airport tickets is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from Johannesburg to HKG.
Find a cheap flight from Johannesburg to Hong Kong International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Johannesburg to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). February is the busiest month to travel to Hong Kong. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in December.
When booking your Johannesburg to HKG plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Hong Kong, with temperatures ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Johannesburg to Hong Kong International Airport in January when temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Hong Kong
After booking your flight from Johannesburg to Hong Kong International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Hong Kong:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Hong Kong Island, Victoria Harbour and Victoria Peak are top attractions which should feature on every Hong Kong itinerary.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Hong Kong. Around 113 kilometres away to the northwest, its top attractions include Canton Tower, Baiyun Mountain and Yuyuan Garden.
Around 306 kilometres northeast of Hong Kong, Shantou is another essential stop in China. Start your sightseeing at Beishan Bay, Longhu Beach Tourist Resort and Lveniaowei Mountain.


