Flying from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Johannesburg: what you need to know
Johannesburg is one hour ahead of Berlin, where Berlin Brandenburg Airport is located. Johannesburg observes the UTC+2 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your BER to Johannesburg flight.
Heading away during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book flight tickets from BER to Johannesburg with a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. The most sought-after stopovers include:
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BER is about 19 kilometres from central Berlin. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Johannesburg? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near BER:
When it comes to Berlin Brandenburg Airport's on-time performance, 74.2% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Johannesburg
ر.ق. 1,592 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Johannesburg flight. A round-trip flight ticket right now is ر.ق. 1,664. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from BER to Johannesburg if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, make the most of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when looking for a Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Johannesburg ticket.
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Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is around 29 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 1 hour 10 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Johannesburg, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near JNB:
Grab an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car and explore Johannesburg and beyond with your own set of wheels. Carwiz, Alamo and Green Motion are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from O.R. Tambo International Airport around three weeks in advance of your flight from BER to Johannesburg.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
Central Johannesburg is located around 48 kilometres from Lanseria International Airport (HLA). Once your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Johannesburg has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 50 minutes.
Following your BER to Johannesburg flight, kick back at a hotel near HLA. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
First - Car Hire, Tempest - Car Hire and Firefly powered by Hertz make collecting a Lanseria International Airport rental car quick and easy. These trusted companies are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Get the pick of the lot. Booking your ride from HLA four weeks in advance often means more savings and a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Johannesburg
Plan your trip to Johannesburg in peak season if you prefer a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Johannesburg in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
Lock in a Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Johannesburg flight ticket with a departure in January to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 15ºC to 30ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 20ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from BER to Johannesburg around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Johannesburg
After booking your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Johannesburg, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Johannesburg:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Maboneng Precinct, Constitution Hill and Johannesburg Zoo are essential stops on your Johannesburg itinerary.
Explore more of South Africa
Johannesburg is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of South Africa just waiting to be discovered. About 451 kilometres south-east of Johannesburg, a visit to Pietermaritzburg will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden, Comrades Marathon House and The Old Prison.
Around 370 kilometres south-west of Johannesburg, Bloemfontein is another favourite stop in South Africa. No visit is complete without checking out Naval Hill Planetarium, Bloemfontein Zoo and Anglo Boer War Museum.
