Travelling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): what you need to know
Around 8 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Dubai Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
The timezone in Johannesburg is UTC+2, which is two hours behind Dubai.
Choose from 27 weekly Dubai Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flights. The 04:05 departure with Emirates is the earliest you can take. Emirates operates the last service of the day at 14:40.
Leave plenty of time to catch your DXB to JNB flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like January, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Emirates is your gateway to discovering Johannesburg (and perhaps some other great parts of South Africa!). Browse the direct flights from Dubai Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Emirates.
Emirates is the most punctual carrier operating DXB to JNB flights, with 65.57% of its services arriving as planned.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Dubai Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between DXB and JNB include:
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
King Shaka International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
ج.م. 13,395 is currently the best price for a one-way Dubai Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight. Return flights start from ج.م. 22,339. These prices can change depending on availability.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from DXB to JNB.
The cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from DXB to JNB is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Dubai Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
74.31% of flights taking off from Dubai Airport make it to their destination on time.
Dubai Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Dubai Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to DXB:
Arriving at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Dubai Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near JNB instead:
Pick up an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car and explore Johannesburg and beyond with your own wheels. Carwiz, Alamo and Green Motion are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from O.R. Tambo International Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport to central Johannesburg has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 29 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
July is the busiest month for flights from Dubai Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Johannesburg in February.
The warmest month in Johannesburg is January, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Dubai Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 20ºC. Look for cheap tickets from DXB to JNB sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Africa
Soweto is just one of the many cities in South Africa waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Johannesburg. Around 18 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Mjebha Park, Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean.
Around 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg, Pretoria is another essential stop in South Africa. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall.
