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1 stop

Thu, Nov 19

Abidjan ABJJohannesburg JNB

£370

2 stops

Thu, Nov 19

Abidjan ABJJohannesburg JNB

£451

2 stops

Sat, Nov 21

Abidjan ABJJohannesburg JNB

£453

1 stop

Thu, Nov 19

Abidjan ABJJohannesburg JNB

£474

1 stop

Tue, Nov 17

Abidjan ABJJohannesburg JNB

£476

1 stop

Sat, Nov 21

Abidjan ABJJohannesburg JNB

£487

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Wed, Nov 18 – Tue, Nov 24

Abidjan ABJJohannesburg JNB

£678

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Mon, Nov 16 – Fri, Nov 20

Abidjan ABJJohannesburg JNB

£696

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Tue, Nov 17 – Sat, Nov 21

Abidjan ABJJohannesburg JNB

£731

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Tue, Nov 17 – Sat, Nov 21

Abidjan ABJJohannesburg JNB

£739

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Mon, Nov 16 – Sat, Nov 21

Abidjan ABJJohannesburg JNB

£739

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Tue, Nov 17 – Sat, Nov 21

Abidjan ABJJohannesburg JNB

£742

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How much do flights to Johannesburg cost?

Cheapest one-way trip	£370
Cheapest round-trip	£678
Average round-trip	£815
Most popular airline	Fly Safair

Getting from Johannesburg's airport to the city center

Fastest option: Gautrain rapid rail. Budget travelers often choose airport shuttle buses or metered taxis.

Johannesburg is served by O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), located 24 km east of the city center. As Africa's busiest airport, it offers several airport transfers to city center destinations including the Gautrain rapid rail service, metered taxis, ride-hailing apps, shuttle buses, and private transfers. The Gautrain provides the fastest and most reliable connection to Sandton and central Johannesburg, while road-based options offer flexibility for travelers with heavy luggage or destinations not on the rail network. Journey times by road vary significantly depending on traffic conditions, particularly during peak hours.

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Gautrain to Sandton	15 min	R 185; single fare to Sandton	every 12 min (peak), every 20 min (off-peak)	fastest to Sandton
Gautrain to Park Station (CBD)	25-30 min	R 185; single fare; change at Marlboro	every 12–20 min (traffic dependent)	Johannesburg CBD access
Metered taxi	30-60 min	R 450 – R 700; metered; varies by destination and traffic	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Uber / Bolt	30-60 min	R 300 – R 550; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	budget door-to-door option
Airport shuttle bus	45-90 min	R 200 – R 400; shared service; varies by provider	scheduled departures (traffic dependent)	budget travelers with time
Private transfer	30-60 min	R 600 – R 1,200; pre-booked; fixed rate	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	business travelers, groups
Rental car	30-60 min	R 400 – R 1,500; daily rate; excludes fuel	24/7 rental desks (traffic dependent)	flexibility and onward travel

Notes:

Prices in ZAR (South African Rand); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
The Gautrain operates from approximately 05:30 to 20:30 on weekdays, with reduced hours on weekends.
Ride-hailing pickups at O.R. Tambo are from designated areas on the arrivals level.
Traffic on the N12 and R24 highways can significantly extend journey times during peak hours (07:00–09:00 and 16:00–18:00).
We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

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Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Abidjan to Johannesburg in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

Airline	Mon 02.11	Tue 03.11	Wed 04.11	Thu 05.11	Fri 06.11	Sat 07.11	Sun 08.11
South African Airways	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 0 total	Daily flights: 0 average	Most flights: 0 flights

Airline	Mon 09.11	Tue 10.11	Wed 11.11	Thu 12.11	Fri 13.11	Sat 14.11	Sun 15.11
South African Airways	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 0 total	Daily flights: 0 average	Most flights: 0 flights

Airline	Mon 16.11	Tue 17.11	Wed 18.11	Thu 19.11	Fri 20.11	Sat 21.11	Sun 22.11
South African Airways	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 0 total	Daily flights: 0 average	Most flights: 0 flights

Airline	Mon 23.11	Tue 24.11	Wed 25.11	Thu 26.11	Fri 27.11	Sat 28.11	Sun 29.11
South African Airways	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 0 total	Daily flights: 0 average	Most flights: 0 flights

Check-in for a flight from Abidjan to Johannesburg

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Fly Safair	SFR	FA	Yes
Kenya Airways	KQA	KQ	No
Ethiopian Airlines	ETH	ET	Yes
Emirates	UAE	EK	No
Qatar Airways	QTR	QR	Yes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Johannesburg

Average Weather

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	27°C	16°C
February	27°C	16°C
March	26°C	15°C
April	22°C	12°C
May	21°C	10°C
June	18°C	7°C
July	18°C	6°C
August	21°C	9°C
September	26°C	12°C
October	27°C	14°C
November	26°C	15°C
December	27°C	16°C

Hottest Month

27°C

January

Coldest month

6°C

July

Sunny days

293

days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday

7 Nov

63%

30°C18°C

14 Nov

63%

28°C17°C

Sunday

8 Nov

63%

26°C12°C

15 Nov

77%

26°C16°C

Monday

9 Nov

25°C11°C

16 Nov

80%

23°C15°C

Tuesday

10 Nov

31°C15°C

17 Nov

72%

24°C15°C

Wednesday

11 Nov

34°C18°C

18 Nov

70%

23°C15°C

Thursday

12 Nov

32°C21°C

19 Nov

18%

25°C16°C

Friday

13 Nov

57%

30°C17°C

20 Nov

17%

27°C17°C

Book your trip to arrive at O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International. The most popular airlines for this route are Fly Safair, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates, and Qatar Airways. Abidjan and Johannesburg have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Abidjan?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Abidjan and Beirut, Dakar, Bamako, Paris, Medina, Cotonou, Banjul, Nairobi, Beijing, Lagos, Cairo, Madrid, Montreal, Lyon, Berlin, Dublin, Nouakchott, Praia, Geneva, Muscat.

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and London, Harare, Cape Town, Manchester, Gaborone, Durban, Edinburgh, Belfast, Bulawayo, Nairobi, Victoria Falls, Lusaka, Manzini, Bangkok, Windhoek, Dar es Salaam, Lagos, Dubai, George, Bloemfontein.

What airports are near Abidjan?

The main airport in Abidjan is Port Bouet. It is also served by Port Bouet.

Which airlines fly between Abidjan and Johannesburg?

Currently, you can fly between Abidjan and Johannesburg with Fly Safair, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways.

When’s the best time to travel between Abidjan and Johannesburg?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Abidjan and Johannesburg, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

What flights operate between Abidjan and Johannesburg?

Traveling between Abidjan and Johannesburg, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

How many airports are there near Abidjan?

There are a number of airports in and around Abidjan. The main one is Port Bouet and other nearby airports include Port Bouet

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Abidjan and Johannesburg depart?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Abidjan, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Abidjan and Johannesburg arrive?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

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