Flying from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): what you need to know
Johannesburg's timezone is UTC+2, making Johannesburg two hours ahead of Leeds.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your LBA to JNB flight.
Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to tour another city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Leeds Bradford International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is a popular stop between LBA and JNB.
How to find the cheapest flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
369 € is the best price for a one-way Leeds Bradford International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight. Return flights start from 661 €. These prices may change based on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LBA to JNB, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when looking for your flight from Leeds Bradford International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
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Handy information about Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)
68.63% of flights that leave from Leeds Bradford International Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Leeds Bradford International Airport from central Leeds, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near LBA. Whether you've booked an early flight from Leeds Bradford International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Leeds Bradford International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near JNB instead:
Explore without limits with an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and discover more of Johannesburg and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from O.R. Tambo International Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport to central Johannesburg has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 29 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
July is the most popular month for flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Johannesburg in February.
The warmest month in Johannesburg is January, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LBA to JNB in July. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of South Africa
Johannesburg has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of South Africa you should also see. Around 18 kilometres west of Johannesburg, a visit to Soweto will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like 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 journey is complete without dropping by 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall.