Travelling from Beijing to Johannesburg: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can take off from in Beijing. Explore your options leaving from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) or Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX) when organising your flight from Beijing to Johannesburg.
Come in for landing at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB), the major arrival point in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg is six hours behind Beijing and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Leave enough time to get on your Beijing to Johannesburg flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Johannesburg
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap Beijing to Johannesburg flight. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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Flying from Beijing
Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Beijing to Johannesburg flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Beijing Capital Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of Beijing, PEK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Beijing Capital Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Beijing to Johannesburg or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Beijing Capital Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart PEK reach their destination without delay.
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX)
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your Beijing to Johannesburg flight, here's where you can stop when setting off from Beijing Daxing Airport:
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Zayed International Airport (AUH)
You can get to PKX from central Beijing in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Beijing to Johannesburg, stay in one of these hotels close to Beijing Daxing Airport:
The majority of flights that leave Beijing Daxing Airport touch down at their destination as expected. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 87%.
Arriving in Johannesburg
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg takes about 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 23 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
Book a hotel near JNB if you have a late flight from Beijing to Johannesburg. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and experience more of Johannesburg and beyond.
Booking your ride from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Lanseria Airport (HLA)
Once your flight from Beijing to Johannesburg has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in around 45 minutes by car. Central Johannesburg is roughly 32 kilometres from Lanseria Airport (HLA).
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 15 minutes or so.
After your flight from Beijing to Johannesburg, rest your head at a hotel near HLA. These are some comfortable options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Forget about public transport timetables or long taxi lines. Pick up a Lanseria Airport rental car and let your trip unfold on your terms. Check out the rates and availability from First - Car Rental, Tempest - Car Rental and Firefly powered by Hertz.
Don't pay more than you need to. Booking your ride four weeks before your arrival at HLA can help you lock in a better rate.
Johannesburg Randgermiston Airport (QRA)
After your flight from Beijing to Johannesburg has arrived, the city centre is likely next on your itinerary. Johannesburg Randgermiston Airport (QRA) is about 11 kilometres from central Johannesburg.
Set your GPS and cruise to your next destination with a Johannesburg Randgermiston Airport rental car. Whether you're after an economy car or an intermediate SUV, you'll find the perfect set of wheels from Avis or Budget.
If you'd like a certain type of vehicle, booking early increases your chances of getting exactly what you want. Reserve your ride from QRA a few weeks ahead of your flight from Beijing to Johannesburg.
Best time to go to Johannesburg
April is the busiest month for flights from Beijing to Johannesburg. To travel when it's less crowded, go to Johannesburg in March.
The warmest month in Johannesburg is January, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your Beijing to Johannesburg ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap flights from Beijing to Johannesburg in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC and 20ºC on average.
More about Johannesburg
After booking your flight from Beijing to Johannesburg, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Johannesburg:
Apartheid Museum and Nelson Mandela Statue are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Johannesburg travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Top of Africa.
Explore more of South Africa
Johannesburg has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of South Africa just waiting to be discovered. Around 21 kilometres west of Johannesburg, a trip to Soweto will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Soweto, Hector Pieterson Memorial and Mandela's House.
Around 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg, Pretoria is another essential stop in South Africa. Start your sightseeing at Nelson Mandela Statue, Ditsong National Museum of Natural History and Idube Game Reserve.
