Travelling from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): what you need to know
The timezone in Johannesburg is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Nice.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your NCE to JNB flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cote D'Azur Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between NCE and JNB:
Frankfurt Airport
Zurich Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cote D'Azur Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight is R 7,910. A return ticket is currently R 10,771. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from NCE to JNB, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from NCE to JNB by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
Of the departures from Cote D'Azur Airport, 74.5% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Cote D'Azur Airport from central Nice, it'll take about 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 40 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near NCE? If you're boarding an early flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Consider staying in a hotel close to JNB if you're taking a late Cote D'Azur Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car and discover Johannesburg and beyond with your own wheels. Carwiz, Alamo and Green Motion are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from O.R. Tambo International Airport about three weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg
From O.R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg is approximately 29 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
July is the most popular month for flights from Cote D'Azur Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Johannesburg in February.
Lock in your flight from Cote D'Azur Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport for January if you'd like to go to Johannesburg during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from NCE to JNB around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Africa
Soweto is just one of the many cities in South Africa waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Johannesburg. Around 18 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Mjebha Park, Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean.
Around 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg, Pretoria is another essential stop in South Africa. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall.
