Flying from Johannesburg to Frankfurt: what you need to know
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is Johannesburg's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt leaving from here.
When it comes to planning your arrival in Frankfurt, Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) are the chief entry points.
The average length of a direct Johannesburg to Frankfurt flight is 10 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Johannesburg.
The most popular route for flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt is from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). You can choose from ten weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to set off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from JNB to FRA is the 19:00 Lufthansa service. If you prefer travelling later, the last scheduled departure is at 21:05 with Condor.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your Johannesburg to Frankfurt 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 time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt
RM1,383 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Frankfurt. A return flight starts at RM1,962. These fares may change based on availability.
To secure cheap Johannesburg to Frankfurt flights, book your journey eight months before your departure.
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Flying from Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
If you're searching for a direct flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt, you can depart from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). Get from JNB to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in one seamless trip.
Lufthansa is a leading airline that offers direct Johannesburg to Frankfurt plane tickets leaving from JNB.
We make it easy to find a Johannesburg to Frankfurt flight with a stopover. To see all the options departing from O.R. Tambo International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Travelling from central Johannesburg to JNB takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a convenient hotel near O.R. Tambo International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
77.1% of flights that depart O.R. Tambo International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 11 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near FRA:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and experience the lesser-explored corners of Frankfurt and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
After your flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt has landed, you can reach the city centre in around 1 hour 30 minutes by car. Central Frankfurt is approximately 105 kilometres from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
The trip will take approximately 2 hours 40 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to call home for the night near HHN. Kick back after your Johannesburg to Frankfurt flight at one of these well-located options:
Forget about public transport schedules or waiting in a long cab line. Grab a Frankfurt - Hahn Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Check out the rates and availability from Flex To Go, Alamo and Keddy By Europcar.
Get exactly what you want. Reserving your ride from HHN four weeks in advance often means lower prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
April is the busiest month for flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt. To skip the crowds, visit Frankfurt in January.
Book a Johannesburg to Frankfurt ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Frankfurt to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Frankfurt
Start your Frankfurt trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Palmengarten and Goethe House are just two of the top attractions to add to your Frankfurt travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Frankfurt Cathedral.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Frankfurt, now it's time to discover other corners of Germany. Journey about 418 kilometres north-east to Berlin to check off its leading attractions. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Germany, head for Hamburg, about 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are key reasons to visit.