Travelling from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB): what you need to know
Johannesburg's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Johannesburg two hours ahead of Lisbon.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LIS to JNB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lisbon Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LIS and JNB:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Lisbon Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport flight is R 7,366. A return ticket right now is R 11,287. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from LIS to JNB. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Lisbon Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport.
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Handy information about Lisbon Airport (LIS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Lisbon Airport, data shows 56% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Lisbon Airport from central Lisbon, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near LIS. Whether you've booked an early flight from Lisbon Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Lisbon Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near JNB instead:
Pick up a Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport rental car and discover Johannesburg and beyond with your own wheels. Carwiz, Alamo and Green Motion are well-known companies you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
April is the most popular month for flights from Lisbon Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Johannesburg in March.
The warmest month in Johannesburg is January, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Lisbon Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
July has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LIS to JNB around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Africa
You've seen Johannesburg, now it's time to explore other parts of South Africa. Journey around 18 kilometres west to Soweto to check off its leading sights. From Soweto to Hector Pieterson Museum and Nelson Mandela Former House, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Pretoria is another sought-after destination in South Africa and is around 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. No trip is complete without experiencing Statue of Nelson Mandela, Museum of Natural History and Idube Game Reserve.