Flying from Johannesburg to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Johannesburg. O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt departing from here.
Touch down in Frankfurt at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
Around 10 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be in transit on a direct Johannesburg to Frankfurt flight.
Frankfurt's timezone is UTC+1, making Frankfurt one hour behind Johannesburg.
With ten weekly flights between the two airports, O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is the busiest route. Board the first flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt with Condor at 17:50. If you prefer to get more out of your day before jetting off, the last flight from JNB to FRA is with Condor at 21:05.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your Johannesburg to Frankfurt flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt
$518 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Frankfurt. A return flight starts at $985. 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)
You can book a direct flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt taking off from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). Begin your trip at JNB and land at Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Lufthansa is a popular airline that offers direct Johannesburg to Frankfurt plane tickets from JNB.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for Johannesburg to Frankfurt flights departing from O.R. Tambo International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Located around 23 kilometres from central Johannesburg, JNB can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to O.R. Tambo International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt, these accommodation options will put you nice and close to your departure gate:
When it comes to O.R. Tambo International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.1% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
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.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near FRA:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and experience the lesser-explored corners of Frankfurt and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks in advance of your Johannesburg to Frankfurt flight.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Once your flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt has arrived, you can get to the city centre in around 1 hour 30 minutes by car. Central Frankfurt is approximately 105 kilometres from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
If you hop on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 2 hours 40 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to HHN. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Frankfurt - Hahn Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Flex To Go, Alamo or Keddy By Europcar and set off in the blink of an eye.
Avoid paying more than you need to. Securing your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at HHN can land you a better rate.
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 to 28ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap flights from Johannesburg to Frankfurt around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Frankfurt
After booking your flight from Johannesburg to Frankfurt, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Frankfurt:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Palmengarten, Goethe House and Frankfurt Cathedral are must-do's during your Frankfurt adventure.
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.