Travelling from Stansted Airport (STN) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): what you need to know
Johannesburg is two hours ahead of London and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your STN to JNB flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to tour a new city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Stansted Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Dubai Airport is a popular stop between STN and JNB.
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Stansted Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight is R 4,815. A round-trip fare right now is R 7,896. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from STN to JNB, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Stansted Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from STN to JNB.
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Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)
Of all flights leaving Stansted Airport, 64.73% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central London to Stansted Airport is approximately 64 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to STN? If you're catching an early flight from Stansted Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
If you're landing on a late Stansted Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near JNB:
Pick up an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car and discover Johannesburg and beyond with your own set of wheels. Carwiz, Alamo and Green Motion are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle 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
O.R. Tambo International Airport is roughly 29 kilometres from central Johannesburg. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Stansted Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Johannesburg. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Stansted Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport for January if you'd like to visit Johannesburg during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from STN to JNB in July. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of South Africa
Soweto is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Johannesburg. Around 18 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Mjebha Park, Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean.
If there's time to check out another major stop in South Africa, head for Pretoria, roughly 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall are highlights.
