Travelling from Taipei to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): What you need to know
Get your trip planning started by working out where you'll catch your flight from Taipei to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) are the two main airports in Taipei.
O.R. Tambo International Airport is located in Johannesburg. The city follows the UTC+2 timezone and is six hours behind Taipei.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Taipei to JNB. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
High season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Travelling from central Taipei to TPE takes around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Taipei to O.R. Tambo International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Of the flights that depart from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, 74.72% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
You can reach TSA from the centre of Taipei in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to cover the 6 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Taipei to JNB flight, stay in one of these hotels near Taipei Songshan Airport:
The majority of flights that leave Taipei Songshan Airport get to their destination as planned. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 91.15%.
About O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Have a late flight from Taipei to O.R. Tambo International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near JNB and turn out the lights sooner:
Grab an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car and discover Johannesburg and beyond with your own wheels. Carwiz, Alamo and Green Motion are top providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride around three weeks before your Taipei to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight.
Getting from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg
The centre of Johannesburg is roughly 23 kilometres from O.R. Tambo International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of time.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Taipei to O.R. Tambo International Airport is R 8,207. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 13,014. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Taipei to JNB, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Taipei to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
July is the busiest month for flights from Taipei to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). Visit Johannesburg in February for a more low-key escape.
Lock in a Taipei to JNB plane ticket departing in January if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Johannesburg to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Taipei to O.R. Tambo International Airport in July when temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Johannesburg
Once you've booked your flight from Taipei to O.R. Tambo International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Johannesburg:
Apartheid Museum and Top of Africa are just two of the top-rated attractions to put on your Johannesburg must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Constitution Hill.
Explore more of South Africa
You've seen Johannesburg, now it's time to discover more of South Africa. Journey around 257 kilometres south-west to Welkom to tick off its leading attractions. From Up Town Park to Voortrekker Memorial, Welkom and mandela park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Newcastle is another sought-after destination in South Africa and is around 241 kilometres south-east of Johannesburg. No trip is complete without a visit to Roman Catholic Church: Christ The King, Jaami Masjid and Newcastle Central Jungle Gym park.