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Mon, Oct 19
Helsinki HELJohannesburg JNB
£356
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Sun, Oct 18
Helsinki HELJohannesburg JNB
£383
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Sun, Oct 18
Helsinki HELJohannesburg JNB
£391
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Mon, Oct 19
Helsinki HELJohannesburg JNB
£396
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Sun, Oct 18
Helsinki HELJohannesburg JNB
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Wed, Oct 21
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How much do flights to Johannesburg cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£356

Cheapest round-trip

£748

Average round-trip

£872

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Finnair

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
Helsinki
Arrive to
O. R. Tambo International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Helsinki to Johannesburg

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
FinnairFINAYNo
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
Norwegian Air ShuttleNAXDYNo
SASSASSKNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Johannesburg

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January6°C-1°C
February8°C0°C
March12°C2°C
April16°C6°C
May20°C9°C
June25°C14°C
July28°C16°C
August27°C16°C
September22°C12°C
October17°C8°C
November11°C3°C
December7°C0°C
Hottest Month
28°C
July
Coldest month
-1°C
January
Sunny days
263
days per year
Snow days
13
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
10 Oct
21°C14°C
17 Oct
89%
17°C13°C
Sunday
11 Oct
20°C13°C
18 Oct
46%
17°C14°C
Monday
12 Oct
20°C13°C
19 Oct
17°C11°C
Tuesday
13 Oct
20°C13°C
20 Oct
16%
17°C10°C
Wednesday
14 Oct
12%
19°C13°C
21 Oct
22°C12°C
Thursday
15 Oct
21°C13°C
22 Oct
15°C8°C
Friday
16 Oct
11%
21°C14°C
23 Oct
16°C7°C
Book your trip to arrive at O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International. The most popular airlines for this route are Finnair, Ethiopian Airlines, Fly Safair, Norwegian Air Shuttle, and SAS. Helsinki and Johannesburg have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Helsinki?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Helsinki and London, Stockholm, Edinburgh, Manchester, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Berlin, Erbil, Barcelona, Baghdad, Oslo, Pristina, Rovaniemi, Tehran, Tel Aviv, Budapest, Istanbul, Riga, Paris, Jeddah.

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 Helsinki?

The main airport in Helsinki is Helsinki. It is also served by Tallinn, Turku, Tampere–Pirkkala.

Which airlines fly between Helsinki and Johannesburg?

Currently, you can fly between Helsinki and Johannesburg with Finnair, Ethiopian Airlines, Fly Safair, Norwegian Air Shuttle, SAS.

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

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Helsinki 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 Helsinki and Johannesburg?

Traveling between Helsinki 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 Helsinki?

There are a number of airports in and around Helsinki. The main one is Helsinki and other nearby airports include Tallinn, Turku, Tampere–Pirkkala

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Helsinki 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 Helsinki, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

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

What time do flights between Helsinki and Johannesburg arrive?

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