Traveling from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour.
Gaborone and Johannesburg share the same timezone, UTC+2.
Choose from 73 weekly Sir Seretse Khama International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flights. The 07:00 departure with Air Botswana is the earliest available. Airlink (South Africa) operates the latest service of the day at 18:30.
Your GBE to JNB flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airlink (South Africa) offers direct flights from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Johannesburg — and maybe even more of South Africa if time allows.
The majority of travelers choose to fly with Airlink (South Africa) on this route.
Airlink (South Africa) is the most punctual carrier that offers GBE to JNB flights. A reliable 90.29% of its services on this route arrive on time.
Opt for a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is a top stopover on the GBE to JNB route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sir Seretse Khama International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight is $100. A round-trip fare is currently $202. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book five months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from GBE to JNB.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from GBE to JNB by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
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Handy information about Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE)
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 87.04% of flights that take off from GBE land on time.
Sir Seretse Khama International Airport is about 8 miles from central Gaborone. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Need a handy hotel close to GBE? If you're catching an early flight from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
If you're getting in on a late Sir Seretse Khama International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels 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 rate by booking your ride from O.R. Tambo International Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport is approximately 18 miles from the center of Johannesburg. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
If you're traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Johannesburg. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Johannesburg is January, with the temperature ranging between 59ºF and 86ºF. Book your flights from Sir Seretse Khama International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
July sees average temperatures of between 39ºF and 68ºF. Search for cheap tickets from GBE to JNB around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Africa
You've visited Johannesburg, now it's time to explore other parts of South Africa. Travel about 11 miles west to Soweto to tick off its top attractions. From Mjebha Park to Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 35 miles north of Johannesburg, Pretoria is another favorite stop in South Africa. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall.