How to find cheap flights to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Bram Fischer International Airport is $2,923. A return plane ticket to BFN right now is $2,002.
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To get cheap tickets to Bloemfontein, where Bram Fischer International Airport is located, book two months ahead. That's the general recommendation for scoring the best bargains.
Broaden your search for cheap flights to Bloemfontein by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This will let you compare fares for all the nearest airports at your destination and departure points and could help keep costs down.
If you're not in a rush to travel to Bloemfontein, consider taking a longer or less direct route. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Bram Fischer International Airport if you book a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Bloemfontein
July is usually the cheapest month to hop on a flight to Bloemfontein.
If you have flexible travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to BFN.
July is the most popular month for flights to BFN. Go then if you're eager to take in the full energy of Bloemfontein.
May is the least busy time of year to travel if you prefer a more laid-back vibe. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Bloemfontein then.
The weather can make or break your trip, so consider the kind of conditions you prefer to travel in. Bloemfontein is warmest in January, with averages of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Ranging from 1ºC (34ºF) to 19ºC (66ºF), July sees the lowest temperatures.
June is when you're least likely to need an umbrella. With one day of rain on average, this is the driest month in Bloemfontein.
It rains the most during January, which gets around ten days of wet weather.
Travelling to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN): What you need to know
Fly to Bloemfontein without any layovers. These are some of the popular airlines offering direct flights to Bram Fischer International Airport:
Airlink offers the most punctual service. Up to 88% of its flights into this airport land without delays, making it a smart pick when booking your BFN plane ticket.
The local timezone at BFN is UTC+2.
Whether you're coming in late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Bram Fischer International Airport. Check in and relax at one of these after your flight to BFN:
You can secure a car hire in BFN with popular suppliers like Firefly powered by Hertz, First - Car Hire and Europcar. Hop into the driver's seat and get ready to discover Bloemfontein and beyond.
Whether you're making your connecting flight or flying home from Bram Fischer International Airport, you're unlikely to be delayed. BFN has a strong record of punctuality, with up to 84% of all departing flights landing when they're supposed to.
Bram Fischer International Airport is located in Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa.
Getting to central Bloemfontein from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)
The distance from BFN to central Bloemfontein is about 10 kilometres.
Once you've touched down from your flight to BFN, the drive to the centre takes around 15 minutes.
The right hotel can upgrade your whole experience. Settle in at one of these guest-approved stays in Bloemfontein:
Bloemfontein highlights
Jump off your flight to Bloemfontein and make a beeline for these popular attractions:
Nelson Mandela Statue: An impressive preview of everything the city has to offer, this landmark is around 2 kilometres north of the centre.
Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk - Gardeniapark: Here's where you can enjoy a quieter moment when exploring Bloemfontein. You'll find this park roughly 5 kilometres west of the centre.
Bird Sanctuary: This is just one more reason to visit this city. A top landmark, it's around 3 kilometres north of the heart of Bloemfontein.
How to get to Botshabelo from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)
Heading straight for Botshabelo? From BFN, it takes around 40 minutes to drive there. The city is about 48 kilometres from the airport.
Travelling from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to Thaba Nchu
Thaba Nchu is another city that's easily accessible from Bram Fischer International Airport. It's around 56 kilometres away.
It takes 40 minutes or so to drive to Thaba Nchu.
Explore more of South Africa
There are plenty more places you'll want to see in South Africa, starting with Welkom. Up Town Park, Voortrekker Memorial, Welkom and mandela park are must-sees in this city, which is around 129 kilometres north of Bloemfontein.
Make room for new adventures in Klerksdorp. Roughly 257 kilometres north of Bloemfontein, Klerksdorp Rail Museum, Goudkoppie Heritage Hill and Klerksdorp Jaamiah Mosque مسجد make the trip worthwhile.
