Travelling from Bangkok to Johannesburg: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your journey from in Bangkok. Explore your options leaving from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang Airport (DMK) when reserving your flight from Bangkok to Johannesburg.
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) is where you'll be arriving in Johannesburg.
The timezone in Johannesburg is UTC+2, which is five hours behind Bangkok.
To ensure you get on your Bangkok to Johannesburg flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
Travelling during a peak time like January? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Johannesburg
To find cheap Bangkok to Johannesburg flights, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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Flying from Bangkok
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for Bangkok to Johannesburg flights leaving from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Bangkok, BKK can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Bangkok to Johannesburg, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, data shows 73% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Don Mueang Airport (DMK)
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your Bangkok to Johannesburg flight, check out these options when heading out from Don Mueang Airport:
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
DMK is around 21 kilometres from central Bangkok. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your flight from Bangkok to Johannesburg? Kick back in a hotel near Don Mueang Airport before your break officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
Don Mueang Airport has an on-time performance of 60%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that take off from this airport arrive on time.
Arriving in Johannesburg
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
The distance from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg is roughly 23 kilometres. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Bangkok to Johannesburg, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near JNB:
Grab a Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport rental car and discover Johannesburg and beyond with your own wheels. Carwiz, Alamo and Green Motion are well-known companies to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport around three weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Lanseria Airport (HLA)
Central Johannesburg is around 32 kilometres from Lanseria Airport (HLA). As soon as your flight from Bangkok to Johannesburg has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 45 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
After your flight from Bangkok to Johannesburg, tuck yourself in at a hotel near HLA. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Forget about public transport schedules or waiting in a long taxi line. Pick up a Lanseria Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Compare offers from First - Car Rental, Tempest - Car Rental and Firefly powered by Hertz.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Reserving your ride from HLA four weeks ahead of time often means better prices and a wider selection of vehicles.
Johannesburg Randgermiston Airport (QRA)
Hop off your flight from Bangkok to Johannesburg and go straight to your hotel or start exploring right away. The centre of Johannesburg is around 11 kilometres from Johannesburg Randgermiston Airport (QRA).
Mark your must-visit spots on a map and let your Johannesburg Randgermiston Airport rental car help take you there. Book with Avis or Budget and travel around in comfort.
Booking a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Bangkok to Johannesburg is always smart. As well as better deals, you'll likely have a better variety of makes and models to choose from at QRA.
Best time to go to Johannesburg
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Bangkok to Johannesburg. April is the busiest month to visit Johannesburg. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in March.
When booking your Bangkok to Johannesburg tickets, think about what kind of weather works for you. January is the warmest month in Johannesburg, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 30ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Bangkok to Johannesburg in July when temperatures average between 3ºC and 20ºC.
More about Johannesburg
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Johannesburg right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Bangkok to Johannesburg:
Apartheid Museum and Nelson Mandela Statue are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Johannesburg itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Top of Africa.
Explore more of South Africa
Johannesburg has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of South Africa just waiting to be discovered. Around 21 kilometres west of Johannesburg, a visit to Soweto will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Soweto, Hector Pieterson Memorial and Mandela's House.
Around 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg, Pretoria is another essential stop in South Africa. Start your sightseeing at Nelson Mandela Statue, Ditsong National Museum of Natural History and Idube Game Reserve.