Travelling from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Dublin Airport (DUB): what you need to know
Dublin's timezone is UTC+0, making Dublin two hours behind Johannesburg.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your JNB to DUB flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Dublin Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between JNB and DUB:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Dublin Airport (DUB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to Dublin Airport flight is 293 €. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 520 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from JNB to DUB, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Dublin Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from JNB to DUB.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Dublin Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
77.1% of flights that leave from O.R. Tambo International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
O.R. Tambo International Airport is about 29 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to JNB? If you've booked an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Dublin Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Dublin Airport (DUB)
If you're coming in on a late O.R. Tambo International Airport to Dublin Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near DUB:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Dublin Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire and experience the lesser-explored corners of Dublin and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Dublin Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Dublin Airport (DUB) to central Dublin
Dublin Airport to central Dublin has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 2 hours 10 minutes.
When to fly to Dublin Airport (DUB)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Dublin Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Dublin. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
When booking your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Dublin Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Dublin, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 20ºC (68ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from JNB to DUB in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of Ireland
You've visited Dublin, now it's time to discover other parts of Ireland. Travel about 225 kilometres south-west to Cork to tick off its leading attractions. From Blarney Castle to Fota Wildlife Park and Titanic Experience Cobh, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 10 kilometres south-west of Dublin, Tallaght is another favourite stop in Ireland. Start your sightseeing at Church of the Incarnation, Fettercairn, 3 stuffed bears and Johnson & Perrott Fleet.