Flying from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
Around 11 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
Frankfurt is one hour behind Johannesburg and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from JNB to FRA start from 19:00 — the earliest with Lufthansa. The last service of the day is at 21:05 with Condor. Overall, there are 11 weekly O.R. Tambo International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flights.
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 enough time to board your JNB to FRA flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Frankfurt (and then discovering more of Germany!) is a snap with Condor. This popular airline offers direct flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Condor.
With an impressive 85.0% of services landing on schedule, Lufthansa has the best on-time record for JNB to FRA flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Frankfurt Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between JNB and FRA include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Currently, 303 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 471 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from JNB to FRA if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
Plan your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from JNB to FRA.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Frankfurt Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Of all flights leaving O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77.1% arrive on time at their destination.
O.R. Tambo International Airport is about 29 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Taking an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Frankfurt Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near JNB:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an O.R. Tambo International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and venture far and wide through Frankfurt and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
From Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The quietest month for a flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Frankfurt Airport is January, while April is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Frankfurt based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Frankfurt Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JNB to FRA in January. Average temperatures are between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Germany you should also see. About 418 kilometres north-east of Frankfurt, a trip to Berlin will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany and is around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. No journey is complete without seeing Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
