Traveling from Porto Airport (OPO) to Johannesburg: what you need to know
Johannesburg is two hours ahead of Porto, where Porto Airport is located. Johannesburg follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to get on your OPO to Johannesburg flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a public holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
We make it a breeze to book flight tickets from OPO to Johannesburg with a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
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Located around 11 kilometers from the center of Porto, OPO can be reached in about 20 minutes by car. The journey on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Searching for a hotel near OPO? If you're boarding an early flight from Porto Airport to Johannesburg, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
74.49% of flights taking off from Porto Airport land at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Porto Airport (OPO) to Johannesburg
$422 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Porto Airport to Johannesburg flight. A return flight ticket starts from $594. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from OPO to Johannesburg. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Porto Airport to Johannesburg across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg takes around 30 minutes by car. The center is roughly 29 kilometers away.
Getting to the center on public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Book a hotel near JNB if you have a late flight from Porto Airport to Johannesburg. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Explore without limits with an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and experience more of Johannesburg and beyond.
Booking your ride from O.R. Tambo International Airport about three weeks before your flight from OPO to Johannesburg can help you lock in the best possible rate.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
Lanseria International Airport (HLA) is about 48 kilometers from central Johannesburg. Once you've disembarked your flight from Porto Airport to Johannesburg, it'll take you around 50 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You'll find some comfortable places ready to welcome you near HLA. Tuck yourself in and get cozy after your OPO to Johannesburg flight at one of these perfectly located options:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Lanseria International Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from First - Car Rental, Tempest - Car Hire or Firefly powered by Hertz and get going in the blink of an eye.
Get exactly what you want. Securing your ride from HLA four weeks ahead of time often means better deals and a wider choice of vehicles.
Best time to go to Johannesburg
Plan your trip to Johannesburg during the high season if you want a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book flights from Porto Airport to Johannesburg during low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Before booking a Porto Airport to Johannesburg flight ticket, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. January is the warmest month in Johannesburg, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from OPO to Johannesburg around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Johannesburg
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Johannesburg right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Porto Airport to Johannesburg:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Maboneng Precinct, Constitution Hill and Johannesburg Zoo are top sights which should be on any well-planned Johannesburg itinerary.
Explore more of South Africa
Johannesburg has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of South Africa waiting to be discovered. About 451 kilometers south-east of Johannesburg, a trip to Pietermaritzburg will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden, Comrades Marathon House and The Old Prison.
Around 370 kilometers south-west of Johannesburg, Bloemfontein is another favorite stop in South Africa. Experience major highlights starting with Naval Hill Planetarium, Bloemfontein Zoo and Anglo Boer War Museum.