Travelling from Bulawayo Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl Airport (BUQ) to Johannesburg: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 20 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Bulawayo Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl Airport to Johannesburg.
Bulawayo (the location of Bulawayo Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl Airport) and Johannesburg are in the same timezone — UTC+2.
The busiest route is from Bulawayo Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl Airport (BUQ) to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). There are 33 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from BUQ to JNB is the 08:40 Fastjet Zimbabwe service. If you're planning to fly out later on, the last departure is at 18:15 with Fastjet Zimbabwe.
Give yourself enough time to make your BUQ to Johannesburg flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month like January? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Direct Bulawayo Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl Airport to Johannesburg tickets are available for booking. Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is where you'll disembark.
Airlink (South Africa) is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Bulawayo Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl Airport to Johannesburg.
Finding a plane ticket from BUQ to Johannesburg with a stopover is a breeze. Whether you'd like to snag a discounted fare or visit a new city, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options. A key stop is Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).
Located around 14 kilometres from central Bulawayo, BUQ can be reached in about 30 minutes by car. The journey on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
72% of flights that leave from Bulawayo Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bulawayo Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl Airport (BUQ) to Johannesburg
Rs63,262 is currently the best price for a one-way Bulawayo Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl Airport to Johannesburg flight. Return plane tickets start at Rs113,613. These fares may change based on demand.
Book four months before travelling. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from BUQ to Johannesburg.
The best month for finding cheap Bulawayo Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl Airport to Johannesburg tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from BUQ to Johannesburg by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
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Airports in Johannesburg
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to the centre of Johannesburg takes about 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 26 kilometres away.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Bulawayo Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl Airport to Johannesburg. Check in to one of these accommodation options near JNB instead:
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport about three weeks ahead of your flight from BUQ to Johannesburg.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
Once your flight from Bulawayo Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl Airport to Johannesburg has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in around 45 minutes by car. Central Johannesburg is roughly 40 kilometres from Lanseria International Airport (HLA).
The trip will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places to drop your things at near HLA. Settle in and get cosy after your BUQ to Johannesburg flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Avoid paying extra. Reserving your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at HLA will save you money.
Best time to go to Johannesburg
April is the busiest month for flights from Bulawayo Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl Airport to Johannesburg. To avoid the crowds, visit Johannesburg in December.
The warmest month in Johannesburg is January, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your Bulawayo Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl Airport to Johannesburg plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BUQ to Johannesburg in July when temperatures average between 3ºC and 20ºC.
More about Johannesburg
Once you've booked your flight from Bulawayo Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Intl Airport to Johannesburg, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Johannesburg:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Nelson Mandela Statue, Apartheid Museum and Top of Africa are top attractions which should feature on any good 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 kilometres away to the southeast, popular attractions include Sri Siva Soobramoiniar And Marriamen Temples, KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden and Butterflies for Africa.
Around 370 kilometres southwest of Johannesburg, Bloemfontein is another essential stop in South Africa. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Naval Hill Planetarium, Naval Hill Nature Reserve and Kings Park Rose Garden.
