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Getting from Johannesburg's airport to the city center

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.

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
Kigali International
Arrive to
O. R. Tambo International
Average flights per week
317
Flight distance
2698 km

Weekly direct flights

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

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Weekly flights: 27 totalDaily flights: 3.86 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
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Weekly flights: 27 totalDaily flights: 3.86 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 27.04Tue 28.04Wed 29.04Thu 30.04Fri 01.05Sat 02.05Sun 03.05
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Weekly flights: 16 totalDaily flights: 2.29 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 04.05Tue 05.05Wed 06.05Thu 07.05Fri 08.05Sat 09.05Sun 10.05
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Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Kigali to Johannesburg

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
RwandairRWDWBYes
AirlinkLNK4ZNo

Weather in Johannesburg

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January27°C16°C
February27°C16°C
March26°C15°C
April22°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
25 Apr
86%
17°C12°C
2 May
81%
17°C14°C
Sunday
26 Apr
23°C13°C
3 May
81%
21°C13°C
Monday
27 Apr
86%
25°C16°C
4 May
23°C15°C
Tuesday
28 Apr
24°C14°C
5 May
24°C16°C
Wednesday
29 Apr
89%
20°C15°C
6 May
78%
23°C15°C
Thursday
30 Apr
83%
19°C13°C
7 May
24°C16°C
Friday
1 May
87%
19°C13°C
8 May
25°C17°C
Book your trip to arrive at O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International. The distance between Kigali and Johannesburg is 2698 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Fly Safair, Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Rwandair, and Airlink. Kigali and Johannesburg have 317 direct flights per week.

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