Search Flights from Johannesburg to Brussels
Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Brussels
Estimated Prices for Johannesburg to Brussels Flights
| Popular Airport | Brussels Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 11 hour |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 8878 Km |
Transportation to Airport from Johannesburg City Center
O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport
As the distance between Johannesburg city centre and O.R. Tambo International Airport is not much, you can travel to the airport from the city centre in a short time and at reasonable prices. Locals mostly prefer public transportation such as bus or train in the city, but it is recommended to the new travelers in the city to prefer taxi for transportation instead of these vehicles. You can easily find a taxi at any time of the day in the city centre. Also remember that there are many rent a car offices in the city centre if you consider renting a car. Passengers who give priority to comfort and convenience while traveling to the airport from the city centre may consider renting a limousine as well. Limousines transport passengers to the airport from the city centre in about 30 minutes. Train is also another option for traveling to the airport from the city centre but like bus, it is not recommended to the new travelers for safety reasons.
Bus
Bus, one of the most preferred vehicles by the locals to travel to the airport from Johannesburg city centre, is not recommended to the foreign visitors for safety reasons. It takes about 35 – 40 minutes to get to the airport by buses departing from the city centre. If you want to travel by bus you can go to the one of the bus stops in the city centre. If you are staying in a hotel in the city, you can get information about buses and bus stops from your hotel. Remember, however, that you should look at other options if your priority is safety rather than a low cost travel.
Taxi
In Johannesburg, taxis are the most preferred means of transportation especially by foreign travelers. You can be at the airport terminal in a short time by taking these safe and fast vehicles. Taxi fares are not too high for the tourists in the city. However, if you are traveling from somewhere far from the airport, you can get information about the taxi fee in advance. Taxis can take you from your hotel or from anywhere in the city centre and bring you to the airport terminal. They stand out as a much more preferable option when compared to the public transportation such as buses and trains.
Train
Trains are also a convenient and fast option to travel to O.R. Tambo International Airport from the city centre. However, like buses, they are not recommended to the foreign visitors for security reasons. You can take a taxi or rent a car or a limousine as an alternative for a safer and more comfortable journey.
Limousine
Business travelers in Johannesburg often prefer limousines for transportation. These luxurious and comfortable vehicles, driven by chaffeurs, take you from the city centre and bring you to the airport entrance in about 30 minutes. Although renting a limousine is comfortable and pleasant, it will cost more than the other options. You can use these vehicles at a cheaper price with seasonal discounts or group reservations.
Rent a Car
Renting a car is one of the most preferred means of transportation in Johannesburg and vicinity. You can find some rent a car companies such as AVIS, Budget, National and Hertz in the city and within minutes, you can rent a car and begin driving to the airport. If you are not familiar with the city’s roads, remember to get a navigation device or a map beforehand. You just need to inform the rental company in advance if you want to drop off the car at the airport. You must have your internationally valid travel documents with you to rent a car.
Airport Information
Domestic and international terminals at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport offer an extremely pleasant and comfortable environment with lounges, cafes, restaurants and shops to the passengers. Thanks to the wireless internet connection at the airport, you can go online and make your transactions in many areas of the terminal. There are also ATMs and bank offices at the airport for those who want to send or withdraw money or make other banking transactions without leaving the terminal. You can change money at the exchange offices or banks at the airport. There are places of worship in the O.R. Tambo International Airport for Muslim and Christian visitors who wish to pray. You can use the conference room at the domestic terminal if you need to hold a meeting at the airport. You can send mails to different regions both home and abroad from the post office located at the international terminal of the airport. You will find many options such as telephone and accessories, electronic devices, clothes, books, newspapers and magazines if you want to shop at the airport. You have the opportunity to taste delicious meals and drinks from many parts of the world, such as South Africa, Asia and Europe at the airport. You can spend time at the passenger lounges which have comfortable seats. If you have to stay in a place close to the airport, you can make a reservation for one of the hotels around the terminals.
Transportation to Brussels City Center from Airport
Brussels Airport
There are many transportation options you can prefer to reach the city from Brussels Airport, which is 6 kilometers away from the city center.
Among these options are the taxi, train, bus, shuttle service, bicycle, limousine and car rental. You can easily get to the city center by choosing the most convenient option among these transportation alternatives.
Taxi
Taking a taxi is one of the options you can prefer to reach the city center from Brussels Airport. You can take a taxi right outside the main arrival terminal building of the airport and get to the city center very easily. At the airport, you can easily understand the licensed taxis thanks to their blue and yellow emblems and you can also arrange a taxi by phone. You can visit the airport’s website to find out about taxi fares.
Train
Trains are available as one of the economical transportation options you can prefer. You can prefer train option for urban transportation as well as you can make international journeys.
Thanks to the trains you can take on the lower floor of the airport terminal building, you can reach Dordrect in 1 hour 5 minutes, Rotterdam in 1 hour 45 minutes, Hague in 2 hours and Amsterdam in 3 hours. As for urban transportation, it is possible to get to anywhere in Belgium easily by trains that depart every 10 minutes. You can visit the airport’s website to find out about the journey times for each destination.
Thalys high-speed train that departs from Paris at 8:25 a.m. every day during the summer season provides service for transportation to Brussels Airport. Likewise, this train returns from the airport to Paris at 10 a.m. every morning.
Bus
Taking a bus is another option among the economical transportation alternatives. You can get to the bus station on the lowest floor of the airport terminal building by taking the lift. There are three different bus lines in the station. You can take De Lijn buses at the first platform and reach the north region of Brussels as well as you can travel to Roodebeek, Mechelen, Leuven, Vilvoorde, Merchtem, Jette, Expo, Diegem, Haacht and Groenendaal regions. You can get to the European part of Brussels in 30 minutes by taking the advantage of the MIVB/STIB line buses. Thanks to the ANTWERP line, which is another platform, you can travel between Antwerp and the airport.
Shuttle Services
Shuttle services are among the transportation options you can prefer. You can comfortably get to the city center by taking the advantage of the shuttle services provided by many hotels in the city. You can contact your hotel in advance and ask them to arrange a private shuttle service that will pick you up from the ground floor of the terminal building once your plane arrives at the airport to reach the hotel you are going to stay. You can have a look at the airport's website to find a list of the hotels providing shuttle service to the airport.
Bicycle
It is also possible to ride your bicycle through the red-marked bike lanes at the airport, where bike riders are taken into account. There is also a bicycle parking area where you can leave your bicycles in the terminal building.
Limousine
You can also prefer to travel by limousine, which is one of the luxury transportation options. You can go anywhere you want by taking the advantage of the limousines you can rent from the airport. If you want to benefit from this luxury service, you can contact the Direct Way and Modern Car companies, which have offices at the airport.
Rent a car
Finally, car rental is another transportation option for you. You can easily get to the city center by renting a car from the car rental companies at the arrival terminal of the airport. You can rent a car with or without a driver from Avis, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty at the airport.
South Charleroi Airport
By taking advantage of various transportation alternatives, it is possible to get to the city center from South Charleroi Airport, which is the second most important airport in Brussels, the capital city of Belgium. Among these alternatives are taxi, bus, train, shuttle services and car rental option. In addition, you can also prefer to travel by your own car thanks to the parking areas at the airport.
Taxi
You can get to the city center quickly and comfortably thanks to the taxis offered for your convenience right outside the terminal building of the airport. Sympa Taxi, Rapid Taxi, Ideal Taxi, Taxis Carolo, Comfort Taxi and Taxi Europe are among the taxi companies that are at your service 24 hours of a day every day of the week.
Train
One of the economical transport options you can prefer is the trains. You can easily get to the city center by train you can take from South Charleroi Airport. Train is an economical transportation option and you can get to the train station from the second gate of the terminal building.
Bus
Another option for economic transportation is the bus. You can get to the city center in about 20 minutes by bus from the airport terminal building. Taking a bus, which is more economical than taking a taxi will provide you with a comfortable and affordable journey.
Shuttle Services
You can easily get to different points of the city by the shuttle buses departing from South Charleroi Airport. Bus services to Brussels start at 3:30 and are at your service every half an hour, while the buses to Lille and Luxembourg serve at different times depending on the frequency of the flights. The buses to Bruges and Ghent depart 6 times a day from the first gate of the terminal building.
Rent a car
Another means of transportation that you can prefer is to rent a car. You can get to the city center comfortably by the car you can rent with or without a driver from the car rental offices at the airport. Among the car rental companies you can choose from are Avis, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt, and Budget.
Weather in Brussels
Min 5ºC - Max 9ºCMin 5ºC - Max 8ºC
Min 3ºC - Max 6ºCMin 0ºC - Max 5ºC
Min -3ºC - Max 4ºC
Alternative Flights Johannesburg Brussels
Flights with Alternative Departure Locations Johannesburg Brussels
More Information About Brussels
Frequently Asked Questions
