Flying from Johannesburg to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN): What you need to know
Begin your trip planning by checking out where you'll catch your flight from Johannesburg to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN). Explore your options for setting off from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) or Lanseria International Airport (HLA), two of the city's main airports.
Take off on a direct Johannesburg to Bram Fischer International Airport flight and you'll be traveling for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Johannesburg and Bloemfontein (where Bram Fischer International Airport is located) share the UTC+2 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch once you arrive.
With 48 direct flights a week between the two airports, O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) is the busiest route. Airlink (South Africa) operates the earliest flight at 6:10am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before you fly, the last flight from JNB to BFN is with Safair at 6:05pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Johannesburg to BFN.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Johannesburg
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is a convenient option for traveling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) depart from this terminal.
You'll have your choice of carriers that offer direct flights from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein Bram Fischer International Airport leaving from JNB. Reserve your trip with one of these:
Airlink sees the most traveler bookings for flights from JNB to BFN.
Airlink ranks as the leading on-time carrier on this route, with 89.94% of its services landing on schedule.
Located around 26 kilometers from the center of Johannesburg, JNB can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein Bram Fischer International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just what you're after:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
With public transport, you can travel from central Johannesburg to HLA in about 1 hour 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometers away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 45 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Johannesburg to BFN flight? Relax in a hotel near Lanseria International Airport before your vacation officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
About Bloemfontein Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)
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Getting from Bloemfontein Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to central Bloemfontein
From Bloemfontein Bram Fischer International Airport, central Bloemfontein is around 11 kilometers away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city center by car.
It takes roughly 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)
$43 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein Bram Fischer International Airport. Return flights start at $87. These prices can change depending on availability.
Book 11 months before you travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Johannesburg to BFN.
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The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)
October is the busiest month for flights from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN). Visit Bloemfontein in December if you prefer a quieter experience.
Book a Johannesburg to BFN plane ticket departing in January if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Bloemfontein to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
July has temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein Bram Fischer International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Bloemfontein
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Bloemfontein right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein Bram Fischer International Airport:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in Bloemfontein when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your exploring at Nelson Mandela Statue followed by Naval Hill Planetarium and Bird Sanctuary.
Explore more of South Africa
Bloemfontein has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of South Africa just waiting to be explored. Around 129 kilometers north of Bloemfontein, a trip to Welkom will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Up Town Park, Voortrekker Memorial, Welkom and mandela park.
Around 257 kilometers north of Bloemfontein, Klerksdorp is another essential stop in South Africa. No visit is complete without checking out Klerksdorp Rail Museum, Goudkoppie Heritage Hill and Eden Garden Centre.