Travelling from Johannesburg to Frankfurt: what you need to know
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is Johannesburg's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt taking off from here.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) are Frankfurt's chief entry points.
10 hours 59 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt. Operating on the UTC+1 timezone, Frankfurt is 1 hour behind Johannesburg.
The busiest route for flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt is from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). There are 11 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get going first thing, the earliest flight from JNB to FRA is the 19:00 Lufthansa service. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the final departure is at 21:05 with Condor.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you have a passport from South Africa, you will need an embassy visa to enter Germany. This applies if you're booking a cheap flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you make travel plans and certainly before flying.
Flying from Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt, they're available from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). Fly from JNB to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) without making any stops.
You can book a direct flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt with Lufthansa. This popular carrier offers services from JNB.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt departing from O.R. Tambo International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Travelling from central Johannesburg to JNB takes approximately 1 hour and 12 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 29 kilometres in 29 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After an easy start to your journey? Stay near O.R. Tambo International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is around 14 kilometres from central Frankfurt. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 21 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 37 minutes.
Book a hotel close to FRA if you're taking a late flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Once your flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt has landed, you can reach the city centre in around 1 hour and 32 minutes by car. Central Frankfurt is roughly 121 kilometres from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
The journey will take approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to HHN. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt:
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Frankfurt is 328 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 510 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from Johannesburg to Frankfurt, reserve your trip 3 months ahead of your departure date.
November is the cheapest month for tickets from Johannesburg to Frankfurt. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Use filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt. July is the most popular month to travel to Frankfurt. If you prefer a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
Schedule your flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt for July if you'd like to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Frankfurt to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Johannesburg to Frankfurt in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -4ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Frankfurt
Start your Frankfurt trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Palmengarten, Goethe House and Frankfurt Cathedral are leading attractions which should be on any good Frankfurt itinerary.
Complete your Frankfurt trip with a car rental
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