Travelling from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Johannesburg: what you need to know
Johannesburg is 2 hours ahead of Birmingham, where Birmingham International Airport is located. Johannesburg operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from BHX to Johannesburg. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling over a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for flights from BHX to Johannesburg, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
You can travel to South Africa for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from United Kingdom. But before reserving your flight tickets from Birmingham International Airport to Johannesburg, make sure you have the most up-to-date information. Visa rules can change, and you may require some travel documents if your trip is for work or another reason.
BHX is about 24 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 23 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 48 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to BHX? If you've booked an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Johannesburg, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Johannesburg
C$552 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Johannesburg. Return flights start from C$839. These prices may change based on availability.
To find cheap tickets from BHX to Johannesburg, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Birmingham International Airport to Johannesburg throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Play around with the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Birmingham International Airport to Johannesburg, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg is around 29 minutes by car. It's approximately 29 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour and 12 minutes to get there using public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Birmingham International Airport to Johannesburg. Reserve one of these accommodation options near JNB instead:
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
Lanseria International Airport (HLA) is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of Johannesburg. Following your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Johannesburg, it'll take you around 51 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to HLA. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from BHX to Johannesburg:
Best time to go to Johannesburg
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Johannesburg. July is the most popular month to visit Johannesburg. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
Book your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Johannesburg for January to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 15ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap flights from BHX to Johannesburg in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 20ºC on average.
More about Johannesburg
After booking your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Johannesburg, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Johannesburg:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Constitution Hill, Maboneng Precinct and Johannesburg Zoo are popular attractions which should be on any good Johannesburg itinerary.
Complete your Johannesburg trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Johannesburg and explore the city at your leisure. Easily compare companies in one go to find your ideal ride once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Birmingham International Airport to Johannesburg.