Travelling from Bucharest to Johannesburg: what you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Bucharest. Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Bucharest to Johannesburg taking off from here.
Come in for landing at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), the major arrival point in Johannesburg.
Bucharest and Johannesburg share the UTC+2 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Allow plenty of time to catch your Bucharest to Johannesburg flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Johannesburg
Booking early is often the key to locking in a cheap Bucharest to Johannesburg flight. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
Finding cheap plane tickets from Bucharest to Johannesburg is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up an awesome deal.
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Flying from Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper Bucharest to Johannesburg flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
OTP is around 16 kilometres from central Bucharest. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Bucharest to Johannesburg? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, 71.27% land on time at their destination.
Arriving in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The distance from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg is approximately 21 kilometres. It'll take you around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Bucharest to Johannesburg, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near JNB:
Go where the road takes you with an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and find adventure across Johannesburg and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from O.R. Tambo International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
Once your flight from Bucharest to Johannesburg has landed, you can get to the city centre in about 50 minutes by car. Central Johannesburg is roughly 32 kilometres from Lanseria International Airport (HLA).
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Lanseria International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from First - Car Hire, Tempest - Car Hire or Firefly powered by Hertz and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Get the lowest price by securing your ride from HLA four weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Johannesburg
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Bucharest to Johannesburg. July is the busiest month to travel to Johannesburg. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
Before locking in your Bucharest to Johannesburg tickets, consider the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Johannesburg, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Bucharest to Johannesburg in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
More about Johannesburg
Once you've booked your flight from Bucharest to Johannesburg, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Johannesburg:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Constitution Hill, Maboneng Precinct and Johannesburg Zoo are must-visits when exploring Johannesburg.
Explore more of South Africa
Johannesburg has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of South Africa you should also see. About 18 kilometres west of Johannesburg, a trip to Soweto will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Mjebha Park, Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in South Africa, consider Pretoria, about 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall are the start of reasons to visit.
