Flying from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): what you need to know
Johannesburg's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Johannesburg two hours ahead of Lisbon.
Get to 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 the stress of rushing.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. These are the top stopovers between LIS and JNB:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight is R 6,646. A round-trip fare is currently R 10,745. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LIS to JNB. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from LIS to JNB is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new discounted fare appears.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Of all flights leaving Lisbon Portela Airport, 64.1% land on time at their destination.
To get to Lisbon Portela Airport from central Lisbon, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near LIS. Whether you're taking an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Lisbon Portela Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near JNB instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and experience the lesser-explored corners of Johannesburg and beyond.
Reserving your ride from O.R. Tambo International Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport is roughly 29 kilometres from central Johannesburg. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
July is the busiest month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Johannesburg in February.
Lock in your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport for January if you want to explore Johannesburg during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LIS to JNB sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Africa
You've seen Johannesburg, now it's time to explore more of South Africa. Journey about 18 kilometres west to Soweto to check off its must-visit sights. From Mjebha Park to Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Pretoria is another must-experience destination in South Africa and is around 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. No trip is complete without a visit to 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall.