Flying from Bangkok to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): What you need to know
Bangkok has a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Bangkok to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
The timezone in Johannesburg is UTC+2, which is five hours behind Bangkok. O.R. Tambo International Airport is located in Johannesburg.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Bangkok to JNB.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Bangkok to JNB that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between BKK and JNB include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
The journey from central Bangkok to BKK takes about 1 hour 5 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Bangkok to O.R. Tambo International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays close to Suvarnabhumi Airport:
Of the departures from Suvarnabhumi Airport, 67.87% land on schedule at their destination.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Break up your flight from Bangkok to O.R. Tambo International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Don Mueang International Airport and JNB include:
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
DMK is around 27 kilometres from central Bangkok. It'll take you 30 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Don Mueang International Airport the day before your Bangkok to JNB flight:
66.48% of all departures from Don Mueang International Airport arrive according to schedule.
About O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Have a late flight from Bangkok to O.R. Tambo International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near JNB and shut your eyes sooner:
Begin your adventure 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 usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Bangkok to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg
The centre of Johannesburg is about 23 kilometres from O.R. Tambo International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of your trip.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
RM1,672 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to O.R. Tambo International Airport. Return flights start at RM2,779. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Bangkok to JNB if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Bangkok to O.R. Tambo International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Bangkok to JNB.
Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from Bangkok to O.R. Tambo International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and number of stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Bangkok to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Think about the pace you're looking for when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to visit Johannesburg. July is when most people book flights from Bangkok to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
When booking your Bangkok to JNB plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Johannesburg, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
July sees temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Bangkok to O.R. Tambo International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Johannesburg
After booking your flight from Bangkok to O.R. Tambo International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Johannesburg:
There are loads of fantastic things to do in Johannesburg when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Start exploring at Apartheid Museum followed by Top of Africa and Constitution Hill.
Explore more of South Africa
Welkom is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Johannesburg. Around 257 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Up Town Park, Voortrekker Memorial, Welkom and mandela park.
Newcastle is another favourite destination in South Africa and is around 241 kilometres south-east of Johannesburg. No journey is complete without seeing Roman Catholic Church: Christ The King, Jaami Masjid and Newcastle Central Jungle Gym park.