Travelling from Luxembourg Airport (LUX) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): what you need to know
Johannesburg's timezone is UTC+2, making Johannesburg one hour ahead of Luxembourg.
Your LUX to JNB flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Luxembourg Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between LUX and JNB include:
Frankfurt Airport
Zurich Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Luxembourg Airport (LUX) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
R 6,838 is the best price for a one-way Luxembourg Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 11,209. These prices may change depending on demand.
To score cheap tickets from LUX to JNB, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Luxembourg Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from LUX to JNB.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Luxembourg Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Handy information about Luxembourg Airport (LUX)
Of all flights departing from Luxembourg Airport, 65.56% arrive on time at their destination.
Luxembourg Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Luxembourg. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Luxembourg Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to LUX:
Arriving at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
If you're getting in on a late Luxembourg Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near JNB:
Begin your adventure 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 ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport is roughly 29 kilometres from the centre of Johannesburg. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
It takes roughly 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 Luxembourg Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Johannesburg in February.
Book your flight from Luxembourg Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport for January if you want to go to Johannesburg during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LUX to JNB in July. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of South Africa
Johannesburg is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of South Africa waiting to be discovered. Around 18 kilometres west of Johannesburg, a trip to Soweto will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Mjebha Park, Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean.
Pretoria is another favourite destination in South Africa and is around 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. No trip is complete without visiting 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall.
