Flying from Rome to Johannesburg: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Rome. Check out your options departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) when reserving your flight from Rome to Johannesburg.
Disembark at Johannesburg's major hub, O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
Leave enough time to make your flight from Rome to Johannesburg. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
You can enter South Africa for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Italy. But before reserving your cheap flight from Rome to Johannesburg, make sure you're up to date with the latest guidelines. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may need some travel documents if your trip is for business or another reason.
Flying from Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
We make it a cinch to book a flight from Rome to Johannesburg with a stopover. To see all your options departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
FCO is about 32 kilometres from central Rome. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 39 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 51 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Rome to Johannesburg? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Rome to Johannesburg, here's where you can stop when setting off from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You can arrive at CIA from the centre of Rome in about 42 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 39 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Rome to Johannesburg? Check in to a hotel near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport before your adventure officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
Arriving in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is around 29 kilometres from central Johannesburg. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 29 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour and 12 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Rome to Johannesburg. Check in to one of these accommodation options near JNB instead:
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
The centre of Johannesburg is approximately 48 kilometres from Lanseria International Airport (HLA). As soon as your flight from Rome to Johannesburg has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 51 minutes.
You'll find some cosy hotels where you can rest ahead of your adventure near HLA. Settle in after your flight from Rome to Johannesburg at any of these perfectly located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Johannesburg
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Rome to Johannesburg is Rs73,160. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs137,175. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from Rome to Johannesburg, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap tickets from Rome to Johannesburg is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to show the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
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Best time to go to Johannesburg
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Rome to Johannesburg. July is the most popular month to travel to Johannesburg. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Rome to Johannesburg, consider the type of weather you like. January is the warmest month in Johannesburg, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC to 30ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 20ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Rome to Johannesburg sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Johannesburg
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Johannesburg right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Rome to Johannesburg:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Constitution Hill, Maboneng Precinct and Johannesburg Zoo are essential stops on your Johannesburg itinerary.
Complete your Johannesburg trip with a car rental
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