Travelling from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) to Johannesburg: what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Entebbe International Airport to Johannesburg and you'll be in the air for around 4 hours 15 minutes.
Entebbe International Airport is located in Entebbe. Based in the UTC+2 timezone, Johannesburg is one hour behind Entebbe.
Entebbe International Airport (EBB) to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is the most popular route, with seven weekly departures to pick from. You can fly from EBB to JNB at 08:30 with Uganda Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your EBB to Johannesburg flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Direct Entebbe International Airport to Johannesburg tickets are available for booking. Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is where you'll be touching down.
Check out the promotions from Uganda Airlines. This carrier has direct flights from Entebbe International Airport to Johannesburg.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially score a cheaper plane ticket from EBB to Johannesburg. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Kigali International Airport (KGL)
EBB is around 3 kilometres from central Entebbe. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Looking for a hotel close to EBB? If you're boarding an early flight from Entebbe International Airport to Johannesburg, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
65% of flights taking off from Entebbe International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Entebbe International Airport (EBB) to Johannesburg
The best price we've found for a one-way Entebbe International Airport to Johannesburg flight is 180 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 320 €. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from EBB to Johannesburg. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Entebbe International Airport to Johannesburg across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Airports in Johannesburg
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The distance from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg is roughly 26 kilometres. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes about 35 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Entebbe International Airport to Johannesburg. Check in to one of these accommodation options near JNB instead:
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from EBB to Johannesburg.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
Lanseria International Airport (HLA) is about 40 kilometres from central Johannesburg. Once you've hopped off your flight from Entebbe International Airport to Johannesburg, it'll take you around 45 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
Public transport will get you there in about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Following your EBB to Johannesburg flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to HLA. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Get the pick of the lot. Booking your ride from HLA four weeks in advance often means better prices and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Johannesburg
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Entebbe International Airport to Johannesburg. April is the most popular month to visit Johannesburg. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in December.
Lock in a Entebbe International Airport to Johannesburg plane ticket with a departure in January to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from EBB to Johannesburg around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Johannesburg
Start your Johannesburg trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Entebbe International Airport to Johannesburg, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Nelson Mandela Statue, Apartheid Museum and Top of Africa are attractions you won't want to skip in Johannesburg.
Explore more of South Africa
Pietermaritzburg is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be explored after you've seen Johannesburg. Around 451 kilometres away to the southeast, top sights here include Sri Siva Soobramoiniar And Marriamen Temples, KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden and Butterflies for Africa.
If you want to check out another side of South Africa, consider Bloemfontein, about 370 kilometres southwest of Johannesburg. Naval Hill Planetarium, Naval Hill Nature Reserve and Kings Park Rose Garden are among its highlights.