Flying from Johannesburg to Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport (FIH): What you need to know
Johannesburg's main base, Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), is where new adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Johannesburg to Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport (FIH).
Book a direct Johannesburg to Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 10 minutes.
Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport is located in Kinshasa. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour behind Johannesburg.
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport (FIH) is the most popular route, with 9 direct services every week. Get from JNB to FIH on ASKY's 4am departure.
To ensure you get on your flight from Johannesburg to FIH, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying over a peak time such as April? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Johannesburg
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
You can hop on a direct flight from Johannesburg to Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport (FIH) departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
At JNB, you'll find a good selection of carriers that offer direct flights from Johannesburg to Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport, including:
The preferred airline for passengers flying between JNB and FIH is South African Airways.
The most reliable carrier for punctuality on this route is ASKY Airlines. Its services land as scheduled 76.92% of the time.
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Johannesburg to FIH with a stopover. To explore your options departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between JNB and FIH include:
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of Johannesburg, JNB can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Johannesburg to Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these stays near Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport:
Of the departures from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport, 75% land on schedule at their destination.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
With public transport, you can travel from central Johannesburg to HLA in around 1 hour 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 45 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Johannesburg to FIH flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Lanseria International Airport:
About Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport (FIH)
Hop off your flight from Johannesburg to Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport and be snoozing in your hotel bed soon after. If you want a convenient option a short drive from FIH, check out Hotel Stella.
Getting from Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport (FIH) to central Kinshasa
Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Kinshasa. It takes around 40 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes around 1 hour 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport (FIH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport is $402. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $590. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To snap up cheap flights from Johannesburg to FIH, book your ticket one month before your departure date.
June is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Johannesburg to Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Finding a cheap plane ticket from Johannesburg to FIH couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when there's a price drop.
Chase down a great fare on a flight from Johannesburg to Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport (FIH)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Johannesburg to Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport (FIH). February is the busiest month to travel to Kinshasa. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in December.
The warmest month in Kinshasa is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Lock in your Johannesburg to FIH plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Johannesburg to Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport in July when temperatures are between 18ºC (64ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
More about Kinshasa
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Kinshasa right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Johannesburg to Kinshasa N'Djili International Airport:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in Kinshasa when you're ready to sightsee. Kick things off at Musee National de Kinshasa (National Museum) followed by National Museum of Kinshasa and Cathedral Notre-Dame Du Congo.
Explore more of DR Congo
Take your travels further by exploring more of DR Congo. Matadi is around 274 kilometres southwest of Kinshasa and is full of things to see and do, including Belvédère.





