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The Tambo International airport in Johannesburg has been popular as a result of the several special facilities and services it provides to its travel customers to ensure they have a good flight to their destination. Some of these special services the airport provides include assistance to travelers with reduced mobility and the disabled and an observation deck to enhance the travelers’ view.

There are a couple of hotels from which you can choose to spend the night when having an early morning departure from Johannesburg Tambo International Airport. The most conveniently located hotel from the airport is the Sunrock Guesthouse which is the closest to the airport. However, you can also book a hotel at the Intercontinental Johannesburg Tambo Airport, An Ihg Hotel, opposite Int’l Arrivals Hall, Kempton Park, Gauteng. Premier Hotel Tambo, City Lodge Hotel, P eermont Mondi or At Emperors Palace, Protea Hotel by Marriott Tambo, Garden Court, and Emerald Guesthouse.

Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi flights:

• Airlink: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Lubumbashi. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• South African
• Airlink
• Ethiopian Air

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Lubumbashi Luano (FBM).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• South African: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Airlink: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Ethiopian Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $400 round-trip, compared to $557 via a layover through Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

The Embraer 190 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Airlink. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Most connecting flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi pass through Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

On the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 14%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $389 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $450: a $61 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 37 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi:

• Earliest: departs at 2:20 am and lands at 4:58 am
• Latest: departs at 10:40 am and lands at 1:18 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 38m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 4% above the route average of $402. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi takes 2h 38m, covering 1,005 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Lubumbashi range from $345 to $456, with an average of $402 over the past 12 months. Anything below $345 counts as a good deal.