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For trips to and from the airport, you can use different means of transportation. These include the train, which runs between the airport and city centre. The train offers services between 5:15 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. and runs approximately every 12 minutes in peak periods. Another option is to use metered taxis, which you can find in the ground transportation area. The taxis cost about R 8,73 per kilometre. The distance between Johannesburg International Airport and the city centre is approximately 27 kilometres. You can also get car rentals from agencies like Avis, Capital Car Hire, Select Car Hire, Hertz, Europcar, and Tempest Car Hire.

If you’re flying first or business class, you can access a few airline lounges. These include SAA Cycad First Class Lounge, The Emirates Lounge, British Airways Galleries Club Lounge, Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse, and SAA Arrivals Lounge. These are available in Terminal A. On Terminal B, you can access SAA Voyager Platinum Lounge and SAA VIA Lounge. Besides airline lounges, you can use airport lounges, including Shongololo Lounge located on Terminal A, Airside. Also, Bidvest Sky Lounge is available on Terminal B, Airside, on the 4th floor.

Among airlines operating Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights:

• Airlink: offers free seat selection

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

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

• South African
• Airlink
• Ethiopian Air

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

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

• Airlink: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• South African: 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 Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $442 round-trip and layover options via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) at $450.

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

Connecting flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport most commonly pass through:

• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) - 52% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 48% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $427 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $466, a difference of $39. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 29 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Sandton Convention Centre, Nelson Mandela Square and Eastgate Shopping Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 1:10 pm and lands at 3:51 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:30 pm and lands at 1:11 am.

The flight takes about 2h 41m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 2% above the route average of $445. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 2h 41m, 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.

Afternoon 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.

Flying via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 12m, compared with 15h 28m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $7 for economy cars. Top options include:
· GREEN MOTION
· Europcar
· Woodford
· Alamo
· Sixt

Round-trip flights from Lubumbashi to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from $399 to $500, with an average of $445 over the past 12 months. Anything below $399 counts as a good deal.