Flying from Rome to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Rome. Check out your options departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) when organising your flight from Rome to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
The timezone in Johannesburg is UTC+2, which is 1 hour ahead of Rome. O.R. Tambo International Airport is located in Johannesburg.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Rome to JNB.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
We make it simple to book a flight from Rome to JNB that includes a stopover. To see your options departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Major stopovers between FCO and JNB include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The distance from central Rome to FCO is around 32 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the quickest route, whether that's in your own car or with public transport.
After an easy start to your break? Stay near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Rome to O.R. Tambo International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Split up your flight from Rome to O.R. Tambo International Airport with a stop so you can freshen up or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some popular stopovers between Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport and JNB are:
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
CIA is around 18 kilometres from central Rome. It'll take you 42 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 39 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before catching your flight from Rome to JNB? Unwind in a hotel near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
About O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Rome to O.R. Tambo International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near JNB instead:
Getting from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport is approximately 29 kilometres from the centre of Johannesburg. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 29 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour and 12 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
For a one-way ticket from Rome to O.R. Tambo International Airport, R 4,597 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip from just R 8,959. These are the lowest fares right now and may vary depending on availability.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from Rome to JNB. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Rome to O.R. Tambo International Airport across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Rome to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
February is the quietest time of year to travel to Johannesburg. Alternatively, follow the crowds and go in July. This is the busiest month for flights from Rome to O.R. Tambo International Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
The warmest month in Johannesburg is January, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Rome to JNB in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Visit in July if you want to explore when it's cooler. Temperatures average between 4ºC and 20ºC. However, this city delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Rome to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
More about Johannesburg
Once you've booked your flight from Rome to O.R. Tambo International Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Johannesburg:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Constitution Hill, Maboneng Precinct and Johannesburg Zoo are top sights which should be on any good Johannesburg itinerary.
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