Travelling from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Polokwane Airport (PTG): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Polokwane Airport is 55 minutes.
Flights from JNB to PTG start from 06:15 — the earliest with Airlink (South Africa). The last departure is at 16:20 with Airlink (South Africa). In total, there are 25 weekly O.R. Tambo International Airport to Polokwane Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your JNB to PTG flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Polokwane (and then exploring more of South Africa!) is a cinch with Airlink (South Africa). This popular airline offers direct flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Polokwane Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Airlink (South Africa) on this route.
With a dependable 89.26% of services arriving as planned, Airlink (South Africa) has the best on-time performance for JNB to PTG flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Polokwane Airport (PTG)
₹ 5,864 is currently the best price for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to Polokwane Airport flight. Return flights start from ₹ 11,585. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Score cheap tickets from JNB to PTG by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Polokwane Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77.1% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Johannesburg to O.R. Tambo International Airport is approximately 29 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near JNB? If you've booked an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Polokwane Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Polokwane Airport (PTG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late O.R. Tambo International Airport to Polokwane Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PTG instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Polokwane Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, First - Car Hire or Tempest - Car Hire and experience the lesser-explored corners of Polokwane and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Polokwane Airport around four weeks ahead.
Getting from Polokwane Airport (PTG) to central Polokwane
Polokwane Airport to the centre of Polokwane has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
When to fly to Polokwane Airport (PTG)
The quietest month for a flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Polokwane Airport is January, while April is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Polokwane based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Polokwane Airport for October if you'd like to visit Polokwane during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 30ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from JNB to PTG in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC and 22ºC on average.
Explore more of South Africa
Polokwane is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of South Africa you should also see. Around 290 kilometres south-west of Polokwane, a visit to Johannesburg will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Constitution Hill, Maboneng Precinct and Johannesburg Zoo.
Soweto is another well-known destination in South Africa and is around 306 kilometres south-west of Polokwane. No journey is complete without seeing Mjebha Park, Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean.
