Flying from Johannesburg to Belfast: what you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll leave from in Johannesburg. O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Johannesburg to Belfast jetting off from here.
Hop off your plane in Belfast at Belfast International Airport (BFS) or George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).
To ensure you get on your flight from Johannesburg to Belfast, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you hold a passport from South Africa, you'll need an embassy visa to enter United Kingdom. This applies if you're booking a cheap flight from Johannesburg to Belfast for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you book and certainly before you fly.
Flying from Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
We make it a cinch to plan a flight from Johannesburg to Belfast with a stopover. To see your options departing from O.R. Tambo International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Travelling from central Johannesburg to JNB takes approximately 1 hour and 12 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 29 kilometres in 29 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near O.R. Tambo International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Johannesburg to Belfast or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Arriving in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Belfast International Airport (BFS) is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Belfast. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 31 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 2 hours and 2 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Johannesburg to Belfast, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near BFS:
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
As soon as your flight from Johannesburg to Belfast has arrived, you can reach the city centre in around 12 minutes by car. Central Belfast is roughly 8 kilometres from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).
You can also travel using public transport, which will take around 22 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to BHD. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Johannesburg to Belfast:
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Belfast
Right now, R 7,318 is the best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Belfast. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 12,556. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from Johannesburg to Belfast. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap tickets from Johannesburg to Belfast is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across every month and score a great deal.
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Use filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Johannesburg to Belfast, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Best time to go to Belfast
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Johannesburg to Belfast. August is the busiest month for a trip to Belfast. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Johannesburg to Belfast, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Belfast, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 19ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, book a cheap ticket from Johannesburg to Belfast in January when temperatures average between 1ºC and 8ºC.
More about Belfast
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Belfast right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Johannesburg to Belfast:
Titanic Belfast and Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre are a couple of top attractions to add to your Belfast itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Botanic Gardens.
Complete your Belfast trip with a car rental
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