Travelling from Brussels to Johannesburg: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Brussels. Explore your options leaving from Brussels International Airport (BRU) or Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) when booking your flight from Brussels to Johannesburg.
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) is the primary arrival point in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg is one hour ahead of Brussels and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you board your Brussels to Johannesburg flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time like September? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Johannesburg
To find cheap Brussels to Johannesburg flights, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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Flying from Brussels
Brussels International Airport (BRU)
We make it simple to book a Brussels to Johannesburg flight with a stopover. To see the options departing from Brussels International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
BRU is about 11 kilometres from central Brussels. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 20 minutes.
After an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Brussels International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Brussels to Johannesburg or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
75% of flights that take off from Brussels International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Brussels to CRL in around 1 hour 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 55 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Brussels to Johannesburg? Kick back in a hotel near Brussels S. Charleroi Airport before your adventure officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Brussels S. Charleroi Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 78%.
Arriving in Johannesburg
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) is approximately 23 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes around 30 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Brussels to Johannesburg. Book one of these accommodation options near JNB instead:
Grab a Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport rental car and discover Johannesburg and beyond with your own wheels. Carwiz, Alamo and Green Motion are popular providers to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport around three weeks ahead of your Brussels to Johannesburg flight.
Lanseria Airport (HLA)
Once your flight from Brussels to Johannesburg has touched down, you can reach the city centre in around 45 minutes by car. Central Johannesburg is roughly 32 kilometres from Lanseria Airport (HLA).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
You'll find some comfortable places to lay your head close to HLA. Settle in and get cosy after your Brussels to Johannesburg flight at one of these well-located options:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Lanseria Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from First - Car Rental, Tempest - Car Rental or Firefly powered by Hertz and make a speedy getaway.
Avoid potential price surges. Booking your ride four weeks before your arrival at HLA will help you stay within budget.
Johannesburg Randgermiston Airport (QRA)
The centre of Johannesburg is around 11 kilometres from Johannesburg Randgermiston Airport (QRA). Check in to your hotel (or get a head start on exploring the city's leading attractions) after your flight from Brussels to Johannesburg.
Set your GPS and zoom off on the next leg of your journey with a Johannesburg Randgermiston Airport rental car. Whether you're looking for something compact or a passenger van to fit the family, you'll find your ideal set of wheels from Avis or Budget.
If you'd like a specific make or model, booking early increases your chances of finding what you want. Secure your ride from QRA at least a few weeks ahead of your flight from Brussels to Johannesburg.
Best time to go to Johannesburg
April is the busiest month for flights from Brussels to Johannesburg. To escape the crowds, head to Johannesburg in March.
Lock in a Brussels to Johannesburg ticket departing in January if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Johannesburg to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap flights from Brussels to Johannesburg around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Johannesburg
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Johannesburg right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Brussels to Johannesburg:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Apartheid Museum, Nelson Mandela Statue and Top of Africa are top sights which should be on any good Johannesburg itinerary.
Explore more of South Africa
Johannesburg is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of South Africa waiting to be discovered. About 21 kilometres west of Johannesburg, a trip to Soweto will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Soweto, Hector Pieterson Memorial and Mandela's House.
Pretoria is another standout destination in South Africa and is around 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. No trip is complete without seeing Nelson Mandela Statue, Ditsong National Museum of Natural History and Idube Game Reserve.