Flying from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): what you need to know
Johannesburg is one hour ahead of Hamburg and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your HAM to JNB flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Hamburg Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between HAM and JNB include:
Zurich Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Hamburg Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight is C$613. A round-trip fare is currently C$543. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from HAM to JNB if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Hamburg Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across the month and score a great deal.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Hamburg Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Handy information about Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Of the flights that depart from Hamburg Airport, 75.01% land on time at their destination.
Central Hamburg to Hamburg Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near HAM? If you're catching an early flight from Hamburg Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Reserve a hotel close to JNB if you're taking a late Hamburg Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and discover more of Johannesburg and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from O.R. Tambo International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg
From O.R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg is approximately 29 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Hamburg Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Johannesburg. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Hamburg Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Johannesburg, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HAM to JNB sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Africa
You've seen Johannesburg, now it's time to explore other parts of South Africa. Journey about 18 kilometres west to Soweto to check off its top attractions. From Mjebha Park to Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg, Pretoria is another favourite stop in South Africa. No visit is complete without checking out 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall.