Flying from Dublin Airport (DUB) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): what you need to know
Johannesburg's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Johannesburg two hours ahead of Dublin.
Leave plenty of time to make your DUB to JNB flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Dublin Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between DUB and JNB include:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Dublin Airport (DUB) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Currently, Rs99,340 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Dublin Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs159,749. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from DUB to JNB. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Dublin Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and land a great deal.
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Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Dublin Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Dublin Airport (DUB)
72.87% of flights that depart Dublin Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central Dublin to Dublin Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 2 hours 10 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near DUB. Whether you're taking an early flight from Dublin Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Book a hotel close to JNB if you have a late Dublin Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and chase adventure across Johannesburg and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from O.R. Tambo International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport is approximately 29 kilometres from central Johannesburg. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
July is the most popular month for flights from Dublin Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Johannesburg in February.
The warmest month in Johannesburg is January, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Dublin Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DUB to JNB in July. Temperatures average between 4ºC and 20ºC then.
Explore more of South Africa
Soweto is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Johannesburg. Around 18 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Mjebha Park, Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in South Africa, head for Pretoria, about 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall are among the biggest draws.