Flying from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport is 10 hours 30 minutes.
Johannesburg's timezone is UTC+2, making Johannesburg one hour ahead of Munich.
Each week, there are three Franz Josef Strauss Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flights. To be on board early, pick the 19:30 Lufthansa flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 20:05 with Lufthansa.
To ensure you catch your MUC to JNB flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Flying into Johannesburg (and then exploring more of South Africa!) is a breeze with Lufthansa. This popular airline has direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Lufthansa.
Lufthansa is the most punctual carrier offering MUC to JNB flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MUC and JNB:
Frankfurt Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Cape Town International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight is $485. A return fare is currently $718. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MUC to JNB if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
Schedule your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
When it comes to Franz Josef Strauss Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71.34% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Franz Josef Strauss Airport from central Munich, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to MUC:
Arriving at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
If you're landing on a late Franz Josef Strauss Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near JNB:
Begin your adventure by picking up an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion to explore Johannesburg and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from O.R. Tambo International Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport is roughly 29 kilometres from the centre of Johannesburg. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
July is the most popular month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Johannesburg in February.
Lock in your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport for January if you'd like to go to Johannesburg during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MUC to JNB in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of South Africa
You've done Johannesburg, now it's time to explore other corners of South Africa. Journey around 18 kilometres west to Soweto to check off its popular sights. From Mjebha Park to Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in South Africa, consider Pretoria, roughly 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall are the start of reasons to visit.
