Flying from Entebbe Airport (EBB) to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Entebbe Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport is 4 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Johannesburg is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Entebbe.
Flights from EBB to JNB start from 08:30 — the earliest with Uganda Airlines. The last service of the day is at 19:30 with Uganda Airlines. Overall, there are seven weekly Entebbe Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your EBB to JNB flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Uganda Airlines is your gateway to exploring Johannesburg (and perhaps some other great corners of South Africa!). Browse the direct flights from Entebbe Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Uganda Airlines on this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Entebbe Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between EBB and JNB include:
Addis Ababa Airport
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport
Kigali Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Entebbe Airport (EBB) to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Entebbe Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport flight is 207 €. A return plane ticket right now is 286 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from EBB to JNB. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Entebbe Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Picking up cheap flights from EBB to JNB is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Entebbe Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Entebbe Airport (EBB)
Of all flights departing from Entebbe Airport, 65% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Entebbe Airport from central Entebbe, it takes about 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 25 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near EBB. Whether you've booked an early flight from Entebbe Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
Consider staying in a hotel near JNB if you're catching a late Entebbe Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport rental car and discover Johannesburg and beyond with your own set of wheels. Carwiz, Alamo and Green Motion are top outlets to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport is roughly 26 kilometres from the centre of Johannesburg. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Entebbe Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Johannesburg. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Entebbe Airport to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Johannesburg, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from EBB to JNB in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of South Africa
You've seen Johannesburg, now it's time to explore other corners of South Africa. Journey about 18 kilometres west to Soweto to tick off its leading attractions. From Soweto to Hector Pieterson Museum and Nelson Mandela Former House, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Pretoria is another must-experience destination in South Africa and is around 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. No trip is complete without experiencing Statue of Nelson Mandela, Museum of Natural History and Idube Game Reserve.