Flying from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH): what you need to know
Copenhagen is one hour behind Johannesburg and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your JNB to CPH flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Copenhagen Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between JNB and CPH:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
At the moment, C$545 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to Copenhagen Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$893. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from JNB to CPH. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Copenhagen Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from JNB to CPH.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Copenhagen Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Of the departures from O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77.1% land on time at their destination.
O.R. Tambo International Airport is around 29 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Copenhagen Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to JNB:
Arriving at Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late O.R. Tambo International Airport to Copenhagen Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CPH instead:
Pick up a Copenhagen Airport rental car and explore Copenhagen and beyond with your own wheels. Keddy By Europcar, Europcar and Sixt are well-known companies you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Copenhagen Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to central Copenhagen
Copenhagen Airport to central Copenhagen has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
June is the most popular month for flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Copenhagen Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Copenhagen in January.
When reserving your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Copenhagen Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Copenhagen, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from JNB to CPH in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of Denmark
Odense is just one of the many cities in Denmark waiting to be explored once you've seen Copenhagen. Around 145 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Hermes (gud for handlende) vandskulptur, Det gamle vandtårn and Rose Garden.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in Denmark, head for Aalborg, about 225 kilometres north-west of Copenhagen. Aalborg Historical Museum, Utzon Centre and Kunsten Museum of Modern Art Aalborg are the start of reasons to visit.