Travelling from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): what you need to know
The timezone in Johannesburg is UTC+2, which is one hour behind Jeddah.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your JED to JNB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from King Abdulaziz International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between JED and JNB include:
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
$411 is currently the best price for a one-way King Abdulaziz International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight. Return flights start from $784. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from JED to JNB, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.
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Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
King Abdulaziz International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 81.7% of flights that depart JED arrive at their destination on time.
King Abdulaziz International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Jeddah. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Need a convenient hotel near JED? If you're boarding an early flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a King Abdulaziz International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near JNB instead:
Follow your own route with an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and experience more of Johannesburg and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from O.R. Tambo International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport to the centre of Johannesburg has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 29 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
July is the busiest month for flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Johannesburg in February.
The warmest month in Johannesburg is January, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from JED to JNB in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC and 20ºC on average.
Explore more of South Africa
Soweto is just one of the many cities in South Africa waiting to be explored after you've experienced Johannesburg. Around 18 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Mjebha Park, Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean.
Pretoria is another sought-after destination in South Africa and is around 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. No trip is complete without a visit to 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall.