Travelling from Warsaw to Johannesburg: what you need to know
Begin planning your holiday by considering where you'll catch your flight from Warsaw to Johannesburg. Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) and Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI) are the main airports in Warsaw.
Disembark at Johannesburg's major arrival point, O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
Johannesburg's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Johannesburg one hour ahead of Warsaw.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your Warsaw to Johannesburg flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Warsaw to Johannesburg
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap Warsaw to Johannesburg flights if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
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Flying from Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
The journey from central Warsaw to WAW takes around 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Warsaw to Johannesburg? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Frederic Chopin Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Frederic Chopin Airport, 77.68% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Arriving in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is approximately 21 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 30 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel near JNB if you're coming in on a late flight from Warsaw to Johannesburg. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway 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.
Booking your ride from O.R. Tambo International Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
Central Johannesburg is located around 32 kilometres from Lanseria International Airport (HLA). Once your flight from Warsaw to Johannesburg has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 50 minutes.
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Snap up a deal by reserving your ride from HLA four weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Johannesburg
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Warsaw to Johannesburg. July is the most popular month to travel to Johannesburg. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
Lock in a Warsaw to Johannesburg ticket departing in January if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Johannesburg to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Warsaw to Johannesburg in July when temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Johannesburg
After booking your flight from Warsaw to Johannesburg, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Johannesburg:
Constitution Hill and Maboneng Precinct are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Johannesburg to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Johannesburg Zoo.
Explore more of South Africa
Johannesburg has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of South Africa you should also see. Around 18 kilometres west of Johannesburg, a trip to Soweto will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Mjebha Park, Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean.
Around 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg, Pretoria is another favourite stop in South Africa. Start your sightseeing at 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall.