Flying from Lagos Airport (LOS) to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Lagos Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport is 5 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Johannesburg is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Lagos.
Flights from LOS to JNB start from 21:50 — the first with South African Airways. The latest departure is at 22:00 with South African Airways. Overall, you can take your pick of four weekly Lagos Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your LOS to JNB flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as October, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
South African Airways is your gateway to exploring Johannesburg (and maybe even some other great corners of South Africa!). Check out the direct flights from Lagos Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is South African Airways.
Among carriers operating LOS to JNB flights, South African Airways is the most consistent for on-time landings.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Lagos Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between LOS and JNB include:
Addis Ababa Airport
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport
Kigali Airport
Handy information about Lagos Airport (LOS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Lagos Airport, data shows 66% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Lagos Airport from central Lagos, it takes about 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near LOS? If you've booked an early flight from Lagos Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Lagos Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near JNB instead:
Grab a Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport rental car and discover Johannesburg and beyond with your own set of wheels. Carwiz, Alamo and Green Motion are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport around three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg
From Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, Johannesburg is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Lagos Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Johannesburg. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Lagos Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport for January if you'd like to explore Johannesburg during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LOS to JNB sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Africa
You've done Johannesburg, now it's time to discover other parts of South Africa. Travel around 18 kilometres west to Soweto to check off its leading sights. From Soweto to Hector Pieterson Museum and Nelson Mandela Former House, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Pretoria is another standout destination in South Africa and is around 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. No trip is complete without dropping by Statue of Nelson Mandela, Museum of Natural History and Idube Game Reserve.
