Flying from N'djili Airport (FIH) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from N'djili Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport is 4 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Johannesburg is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Kinshasa.
You can choose from ten weekly N'djili Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flights. The 00:40 departure with South African Airways is the earliest flight you can take. ASKY operates the last service of the day at 19:20.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your FIH to JNB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from N'djili Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport available through various airlines, flying to Johannesburg (and then other corners of South Africa) is a snap. You can travel nonstop with:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Air Cote D'Ivoire.
South African Airways is the most punctual carrier that offers FIH to JNB flights, with 70.0% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from N'djili Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between FIH and JNB:
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from N'djili Airport (FIH) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
At the moment, 223 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way N'djili Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 386 €. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book nine months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from FIH to JNB.
Plan your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for flights from N'djili Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about N'djili Airport (FIH)
52.02% of flights that depart N'djili Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to N'djili Airport from central Kinshasa, it takes about 40 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Get your flight from N'djili Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport off to a relaxed start. Just a short drive from FIH, stay at Hotel Stella and you'll be well-rested for the journey ahead.
Arriving at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a N'djili Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near JNB instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and explore beyond Johannesburg's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from O.R. Tambo International Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg
From O.R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg is approximately 29 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from N'djili Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Johannesburg. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from N'djili Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport for January if you want to go to Johannesburg during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FIH to JNB in July. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of South Africa
Soweto is just one of the many cities in South Africa waiting to be explored after you've seen Johannesburg. Around 18 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Mjebha Park, Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean.
Pretoria is another standout destination in South Africa and is around 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. No trip is complete without dropping by 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall.