Flying from Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport (FIH) to Johannesburg: what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport to Johannesburg and you'll be traveling for an average of 4 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Johannesburg is UTC+2. The city is one hour ahead of Kinshasa, where Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport is located.
With nine weekly flights between the two airports, Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport (FIH) to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is the busiest route. Board South African Airways's 00:50 flight to get your journey from FIH to JNB underway.
To avoid rushing for your FIH to Johannesburg flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying over a peak time such as February? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Start your journey at FIH and travel straight to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). That will be your arrival point when searching for Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport to Johannesburg tickets.
Well-known airlines that offer direct flights from Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport to Johannesburg include:
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your plane ticket from FIH to Johannesburg. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
FIH is around 18 kilometers from central Kinshasa. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport (FIH) to Johannesburg
The best price we've seen for a one-way Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport to Johannesburg flight is $271. The cheapest price for a return flight is $430. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book three months before flying. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from FIH to Johannesburg.
August is the best month for nabbing a fantastic deal on Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport to Johannesburg tickets. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Airports in Johannesburg
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The distance from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg is roughly 26 kilometers. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the center driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport to Johannesburg, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near JNB:
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport around three weeks ahead of your flight from FIH to Johannesburg.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
Lanseria International Airport (HLA) is about 40 kilometers from central Johannesburg. Once you've disembarked your flight from Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport to Johannesburg, it'll take you around 45 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour 15 minutes or so.
After stepping off your FIH to Johannesburg flight, kick back at a hotel near HLA. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Avoid potential price surges. Securing your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at HLA will help you stay within budget.
Best time to go to Johannesburg
April is the busiest month for flights from Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport to Johannesburg. To avoid the crowds, plan your trip to Johannesburg in December.
The warmest month in Johannesburg is January, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport to Johannesburg plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
Look for cheap tickets from FIH to Johannesburg in July if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
More about Johannesburg
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Johannesburg right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport to Johannesburg:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Nelson Mandela Statue, Apartheid Museum and Top of Africa are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Johannesburg itinerary.
Explore more of South Africa
Pietermaritzburg is just one of the many cities in South Africa waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Johannesburg. Around 451 kilometers away to the southeast, popular attractions include Sri Siva Soobramoiniar And Marriamen Temples, KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden and Butterflies for Africa.
Around 370 kilometers southwest of Johannesburg, Bloemfontein is another essential stop in South Africa. Start your sightseeing at Naval Hill Planetarium, Naval Hill Nature Reserve and Kings Park Rose Garden.