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Most popular airline

A.P.G. Distribution System

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

R 185; single fare to Sandton

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

fastest to Sandton

25-30 min

R 185; single fare; change at Marlboro

every 12–20 min (traffic dependent)

Johannesburg CBD access

30-60 min

R 450 – R 700; metered; varies by destination and traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

30-60 min

R 300 – R 550; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

budget door-to-door option

45-90 min

R 200 – R 400; shared service; varies by provider

scheduled departures (traffic dependent)

budget travelers with time

30-60 min

R 600 – R 1,200; pre-booked; fixed rate

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

business travelers, groups

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

Key info about flying to Johannesburg

Depart from
Margaret Ekpo International
Arrive to
O. R. Tambo International
Average flights per week
35
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Calabar to Johannesburg

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
A.P.G. Distribution System A1Yes
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
South African AirwaysSAASANo
TAAG Angola AirlinesDTADTYes

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
30 May
20°C12°C
6 Jun
81%
8°C3°C
Sunday
31 May
20°C12°C
7 Jun
11°C3°C
Monday
1 Jun
19°C13°C
8 Jun
15°C6°C
Tuesday
2 Jun
19°C13°C
9 Jun
17°C10°C
Wednesday
3 Jun
19°C13°C
10 Jun
18°C11°C
Thursday
4 Jun
80%
18°C12°C
11 Jun
19°C12°C
Friday
5 Jun
89%
10°C7°C
12 Jun
19°C12°C
Book your trip to arrive at O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International. The most popular airlines for this route are A.P.G. Distribution System, Ethiopian Airlines, Fly Safair, South African Airways, and TAAG Angola Airlines. Calabar and Johannesburg have 35 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Calabar?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Calabar and Abuja, Lagos, Istanbul, Sioux Falls, Tokyo, Montreal, Asaba, Oslo, New Delhi, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Richards Bay, Jakarta, Frankfurt, Kyiv, Cluj-Napoca, Sydney, Kabul, Entebbe, Zürich, Chicago.
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 Calabar?
The main airport in Calabar is Margaret Ekpo International. It is also served by Port Harcourt International, Akanu Ibiam International, Sam Mbakwe, Asaba International, Akwa Ibom, Margaret Ekpo International.
Which airlines fly between Calabar and Johannesburg?
Currently, you can fly between Calabar and Johannesburg with A.P.G. Distribution System, Ethiopian Airlines, Fly Safair, South African Airways, TAAG Angola Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Calabar and Johannesburg?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Calabar 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 Calabar and Johannesburg?
Traveling between Calabar 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 Calabar?
There are a number of airports in and around Calabar. The main one is Margaret Ekpo International and other nearby airports include Port Harcourt International, Akanu Ibiam International, Sam Mbakwe, Asaba International, Akwa Ibom, Margaret Ekpo International
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Calabar 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 Calabar, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Calabar 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.
What time do flights between Calabar and Johannesburg depart?
What time do flights between Calabar and Johannesburg arrive?

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