Travelling from Bristol Airport (BRS) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): what you need to know
Johannesburg is two hours ahead of Bristol and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Your BRS to JNB flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bristol Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. These are the top stopovers between BRS and JNB:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bristol Airport (BRS) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Bristol Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight is 372 €. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 635 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from BRS to JNB, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Bristol Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across each month and score a great deal.
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Choose your ideal 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 Bristol Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Handy information about Bristol Airport (BRS)
Of all flights leaving Bristol Airport, 69.8% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Bristol Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Bristol. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Bristol Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near BRS:
Arriving at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
If you're getting in on a late Bristol Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near JNB:
Hit the road running by picking up an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and explore beyond Johannesburg's main sights.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from O.R. Tambo International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport is roughly 29 kilometres from the centre of Johannesburg. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
July is the busiest month for flights from Bristol Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Johannesburg in February.
The warmest month in Johannesburg is January, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Bristol Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from BRS to JNB in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of South Africa
Soweto is just one of the many cities in South Africa waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Johannesburg. Around 18 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Mjebha Park, Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in South Africa, head for Pretoria, roughly 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall are the start of reasons to visit.
