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How much do flights to Johannesburg cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£189

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£303

Cheapest round-trip

£342

Nonstop flights in May

£181 – £1,685

Most popular airline

Fastjet

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

15 min

single fare to Sandton

every 12 min (peak), every 20 min (off-peak)

fastest to Sandton

25-30 min

single fare; change at Marlboro

every 12–20 min (traffic dependent)

Johannesburg CBD access

30-60 min

metered; varies by destination and traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

30-60 min

surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

budget door-to-door option

45-90 min

shared service; varies by provider

scheduled departures (traffic dependent)

budget travelers with time

30-60 min

pre-booked; fixed rate

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

business travelers, groups

30-60 min

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

Key info about flying to Johannesburg

Depart from
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International
Arrive to
O. R. Tambo International
Average flights per week
153
Flight distance
682 km

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
Airlink
3333333
Fastjet
2112222
Turkish Airlines
1111111
Weekly flights: 40 totalDaily flights: 5.71 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
Airlink
3333333
Fastjet
2112222
Turkish Airlines
1111---11
Weekly flights: 39 totalDaily flights: 5.57 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Airlink
3333333
Fastjet
2112222
Turkish Airlines
1111111
Weekly flights: 40 totalDaily flights: 5.71 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
Airlink
3333333
Fastjet
2112222
Turkish Airlines
1111111
Weekly flights: 40 totalDaily flights: 5.71 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights

Check-in for a flight from Bulawayo to Johannesburg

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
FastjetFTZFNNo
AirlinkLNK4ZNo
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
South African AirwaysSAASANo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Johannesburg

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January27°C16°C
February27°C16°C
March26°C15°C
April23°C12°C
May21°C10°C
June18°C6°C
July18°C6°C
August21°C9°C
September26°C12°C
October27°C14°C
November26°C15°C
December27°C16°C
Hottest Month
27°C
January
Coldest month
6°C
July
Sunny days
296
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
23 May
19°C11°C
30 May
21°C14°C
Sunday
24 May
19°C13°C
31 May
12°C9°C
Monday
25 May
21°C14°C
1 Jun
15°C9°C
Tuesday
26 May
22°C14°C
2 Jun
16°C9°C
Wednesday
27 May
22°C15°C
3 Jun
18°C11°C
Thursday
28 May
21°C15°C
4 Jun
10°C3°C
Friday
29 May
22°C15°C
5 Jun
12°C4°C
Book your trip to arrive at O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International. The distance between Bulawayo and Johannesburg is 682 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Fastjet, Airlink, Fly Safair, Turkish Airlines, and South African Airways. Bulawayo and Johannesburg have 153 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Bulawayo to Johannesburg?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bulawayo and Johannesburg takes around 1.4 hours.
What is the flight distance between Bulawayo and Johannesburg?
The flight distance between Bulawayo and Johannesburg is 682 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Bulawayo and Johannesburg?
Several carriers operate flights between Bulawayo and Johannesburg. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Airlink, Fastjet, Turkish Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Bulawayo?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Bulawayo and Cape Town, Harare, Durban, Lusaka, Dubai, London, Manchester, Riga, Francistown, New York, Belfast, Pietermaritzburg, Zanzibar, Kigali, Nairobi, Nelspruit, Warsaw, East London, Qingdao, Dar es Salaam.
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, Nairobi, Victoria Falls, Lusaka, Manzini, Bangkok, Windhoek, Dar es Salaam, Lagos, Dubai, George, Bloemfontein, Maun.
What airports are near Bulawayo?
The main airport in Bulawayo is Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International. It is also served by Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International, Francistown.
Which airlines fly between Bulawayo and Johannesburg?
Currently, you can fly between Bulawayo and Johannesburg with Fastjet, Airlink, Fly Safair, Turkish Airlines, South African Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Bulawayo and Johannesburg?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Bulawayo 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 Bulawayo and Johannesburg?
Traveling between Bulawayo 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.
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