Flying from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): what you need to know
Johannesburg is two hours behind Muscat and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Your MCT to JNB flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Muscat International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. These are the top stopovers between MCT and JNB:
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Currently, R 4,675 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Muscat International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 8,090. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from MCT to JNB. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Muscat International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Muscat International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 85.46% of flights that depart MCT arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To reach Muscat International Airport from central Muscat, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 50 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Muscat International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to MCT:
Arriving at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
If you have a late Muscat International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near JNB:
Hit the road running by picking up an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion to explore Johannesburg and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from O.R. Tambo International Airport about three weeks ahead.
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 around 1 hour 10 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
July is the busiest month for flights from Muscat International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Johannesburg in February.
Book your flight from Muscat International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport for January if you'd like to visit Johannesburg during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MCT to JNB in July. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of South Africa
You've done Johannesburg, now it's time to explore other corners of South Africa. Journey about 18 kilometres west to Soweto to tick off its leading attractions. From Mjebha Park to Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another corner of South Africa, head for Pretoria, about 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall are among the biggest draws.