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This airport is served by one major rental car firm and three smaller local rental car firms. All rental vehicle counters are located at the airport's International Passenger Terminal. You may find two of these local ones in Shop 11, another in Shop 48A, and the sizeable rental car firm in Shop 54.

O.R. Tambo International Airport is the main gateway to South Africa. The airport features two terminals: Terminals A and B, each with two levels. The terminals are adjoined via a central atrium; travelers can conveniently walk from one to the other, but shuttles are available for customers who require assistance.

Yes. There are several hotels close to JNB with both day and night rates ideal for spending the night or catching a few hours of shut-eye as you wait to jet off to Harare. These include Protea Hotel Transit in the International Terminal, City Lodge Hotel on Level 5 above multi-story Parkade 2, and Intercontinental Hotel Johannesburg, an easy walk from the International Arrivals Hall. Alternatively, Southern Sun, close to JNB, offers round-the-clock airport shuttles that operate every 15 minutes.

Getting to Harare has never been easier thanks to the shuttle bus services from the airport that also offer door-to-door services. Alternatively, you may flank a taxi which takes roughly 25min via Flyover Rank, Seke Road.

Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Harare flights:

• FlySafair: offers free seat selection
• fastjet: offers free seat selection
• Airlink: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

5 airlines operate flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Harare. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Airlink
• fastjet
• FlySafair
• South African
• Cemair

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Harare usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Harare (HRE).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• FlySafair: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• fastjet: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Airlink: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Harare.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 325 round-trip, compared to C$ 508 via a layover through Kigali Intl (KGL).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 19–C$ 139 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by South African and fastjet. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer ERJ-145 variants.

One-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Harare most commonly connect through:

• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Kigali Intl (KGL) – 40% of one-stop connections
• Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO) – 20% of one-stop connections

Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 5% on the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Harare route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 321 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 336, a difference of C$ 15. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Harare route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 38 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Harare flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 36%, Evening flights for 21%, and Night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Harare:

• Earliest: departs at 6:20 am and lands at 8:07 am
• Latest: departs at 9:30 pm and lands at 11:17 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 47m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 8% above the route average of C$ 325. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Harare takes 1h 47m, covering 1,541 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Harare are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 325, which is 110% above the typical average for this route.

FlySafair is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while South African has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Harare flights are:

• FlySafair: 97% on time
• South African: 95% on time
• Airlink: 87% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 90% of the time.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Kigali Intl (KGL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 10h 17m, compared with 10h 52m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and 15h 27m via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

Harare Airport (HRE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 64 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• Europcar
• Final Rentals
• keddy by Europcar
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Harare range from C$ 285 to C$ 380, with an average of C$ 325 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 285 counts as a good deal.