Travelling from Frankfurt to Johannesburg: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Frankfurt. Check out your options leaving from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) or Hahn Airport (HHN) when planning your flight from Frankfurt to Johannesburg.
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) is where your flight will arrive in Johannesburg.
The average length of a direct Frankfurt to Johannesburg flight is 10 hours 40 minutes.
Johannesburg's timezone is UTC+2, making Johannesburg one hour ahead of Frankfurt.
The busiest route for flights from Frankfurt to Johannesburg is from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB). You can select from ten weekly services between these two airports. If you want to set off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from FRA to JNB is the 19:30 Condor service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 22:05 with Lufthansa.
Leave enough time to get on your Frankfurt to Johannesburg flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Johannesburg
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Frankfurt to Johannesburg flights if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
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Flying from Frankfurt
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Frankfurt to Johannesburg, you can leave from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA). Fly from FRA to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) without making any stops.
Lufthansa is a popular carrier that offers direct Frankfurt to Johannesburg plane tickets from FRA.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and maybe even tour another city. When searching for Frankfurt to Johannesburg flights leaving from Frankfurt am Main Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt, FRA can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
After an easy start to your break? Stay near Frankfurt am Main Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Frankfurt to Johannesburg or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Of all flights departing from Frankfurt am Main Airport, 74% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Hahn Airport (HHN)
HHN is around 105 kilometres from central Frankfurt. It'll take you 1 hour 25 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 10 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not book another night away? Consider kicking back in one of these hotels near Hahn Airport the day before your flight from Frankfurt to Johannesburg:
Hahn Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 84% of flights taking off from here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
Arriving in Johannesburg
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg takes around 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 23 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to JNB if you're coming in on a late flight from Frankfurt to Johannesburg. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and explore beyond Johannesburg's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Lanseria Airport (HLA)
Central Johannesburg is approximately 32 kilometres from Lanseria Airport (HLA). Once your flight from Frankfurt to Johannesburg has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 45 minutes.
The journey will take about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near HLA. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Frankfurt to Johannesburg:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or slow-moving taxi lines. Grab a Lanseria Airport rental car and let your trip unfold on your terms. Check out the rates and availability from First - Car Rental, Tempest - Car Rental and Firefly powered by Hertz.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Reserving your ride from HLA four weeks ahead of time often means better deals and a wider choice of vehicles.
Johannesburg Randgermiston Airport (QRA)
Central Johannesburg is about 11 kilometres from Johannesburg Randgermiston Airport (QRA). Settle into your hotel (or jump right into exploring the city's best attractions) after your flight from Frankfurt to Johannesburg.
Make your way from the arrivals hall to your hotel in one easy trip by picking up a Johannesburg Randgermiston Airport rental car. You can book a set of wheels from reliable companies here like Avis and Budget.
Booking at least a few weeks in advance of your flight from Frankfurt to Johannesburg is a good move. Along with better prices, you might find it easier to get the make and model you prefer at QRA.
Best time to go to Johannesburg
April is the busiest month for flights from Frankfurt to Johannesburg. To travel when it's less crowded, go to Johannesburg in March.
The warmest month in Johannesburg is January, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Frankfurt to Johannesburg ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
July sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap flights from Frankfurt to Johannesburg around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Johannesburg
Start your Johannesburg trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Johannesburg, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Apartheid Museum, Nelson Mandela Statue and Top of Africa are top attractions which should be on every Johannesburg itinerary.
Explore more of South Africa
Soweto is just one of the many cities in South Africa waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Johannesburg. Around 21 kilometres to the west, its top attractions include Soweto, Hector Pieterson Memorial and Mandela's House.
Pretoria is another essential stop in South Africa and is around 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. No trip is complete without visiting Nelson Mandela Statue, Ditsong National Museum of Natural History and Idube Game Reserve.
