Travelling from Hamburg to Johannesburg: what you need to know
Hamburg has a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Hamburg to Johannesburg flying out of Hamburg Airport (HAM) or Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC).
Hop off the plane at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), the major arrival point in Johannesburg.
The timezone in Johannesburg is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Hamburg.
Leave enough time to get on your Hamburg to Johannesburg flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like June. 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 Hamburg to Johannesburg
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap Hamburg to Johannesburg flights if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for your plane ticket from Hamburg to Johannesburg.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from Hamburg to Johannesburg by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' Hamburg to Johannesburg flights.
Flying from Hamburg
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Hamburg to Johannesburg flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Hamburg Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
HAM is about 10 kilometres from central Hamburg. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 25 minutes.
In search of a handy hotel close to Hamburg Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Hamburg to Johannesburg, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Hamburg Airport, data shows 75.01% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Arriving in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The distance from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg is approximately 21 kilometres. It'll take you around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Hamburg to Johannesburg, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near JNB:
Pick up an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car and discover Johannesburg and beyond with your own set of wheels. Carwiz, Alamo and Green Motion are popular providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from O.R. Tambo International Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
As soon as your flight from Hamburg to Johannesburg has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in around 50 minutes by car. Central Johannesburg is approximately 32 kilometres from Lanseria International Airport (HLA).
Forget about public transport timetables or long cab lines. Grab a Lanseria International Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Compare rates and availability from First - Car Hire, Tempest - Car Hire and Firefly powered by Hertz.
Get exactly what you want. Reserving your ride from HLA four weeks in advance often means lower prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Johannesburg
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Hamburg to Johannesburg. July is the most popular month for a trip to Johannesburg. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your Hamburg to Johannesburg tickets, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. January is the warmest month in Johannesburg, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Hamburg to Johannesburg in July when temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Johannesburg
After booking your flight from Hamburg to Johannesburg, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Johannesburg:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Constitution Hill, Maboneng Precinct and Johannesburg Zoo are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Johannesburg itinerary.
Explore more of South Africa
Johannesburg has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of South Africa just waiting to be discovered. Around 18 kilometres west of Johannesburg, a trip to Soweto will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Mjebha Park, Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean.
Around 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg, Pretoria is another favourite stop in South Africa. No visit is complete without checking out 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall.