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Cape Town Airport

Airport Code: CPT
Full Airport Name: Cape Town International Airport
Location: The airport is situated 13 miles (20km) east of Cape Town.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)21 937 1200.
Ground Transport: Door-to-door minibus services are available for the journey to the city, taking approximately half an hour costing US$15 (Tel: 021-713-2468). Many hotels and operate courtesy buses and a 24 hour backpacker bus is available hourly to many hostels for US$15 and US$17 after 5pm. Taxis are available in the arrivals parking lot but are expensive costing around US$20 to the city center. A shared taxi, also called a Rikki, can be reserved and is slightly cheaper than a taxi (Tel: 0861 745 547). Car rentals can be made from the arrivals terminal or before hand at SouthAfriCar.
Car Rental: Car rental companies represented at the airport include Hertz, Avis, National Alamo, Budget, Europcar and Tempest.
Airport Taxis: A taxi to from Cape Town international Airport to the center of Cape Town takes approximately 20 minutes and the cost may vary, depending on the time of day and number of passengers between R150 to R220 with fares up to 50% more at night. Only Touch Down Taxis, the authorized airport taxi company, is allowed to operate from the airport. You can call them on: +27 (0)21 919 4659 to reserve ahead. There are also many private taxis drivers and some hotels operate courtesy shuttles.
Airport Facilities: ATMs, bars, restaurants and currency exchange facilities are available throughout the airport. There are several shops, including duty-free in the International Departures' section. A VAT refund service is available by the International check in desk. Hotels reservations and tourist information are available in the International Terminal. There is a Vodacom shop in International Arrivals where visitors can buy local SIM cards for their mobile phones.
Car Parking: Short- and long-term parking, as well as valet parking, is available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.airports.co.za

Johannesburg Airport

Airport Code: JNB
Full Airport Name: O.R. Tambo International Airport (ORTIA)
Location: The airport is 14 miles (22km) east of Johannesburg.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)11 921 6262.
Ground Transport: The recently-constructed Gautrain provides fast and easy access to the Johannesburg city center from the airport, with regular express trains to Sandton. An airport bus departs regularly to the city center. Authorised shuttle buses and taxis are available; these display the ACSA logo on their vehicles. Hotel shuttle buses depart every 15 minutes from the bus terminal behind the Airport Sun International hotel. A reputable shuttle company is Magic Bus which is located on the ground floor of the domestic parkade building (Tel: +27 (0)11 394 6902).
Car Rental: Car rental companies represented at the airport include Sizwe, Avis, Budget, Tempest, Europcar and Khaya.
Airport Taxis: A metered taxi will take about 30 to 40 minutes over 14 miles (22km) from the O. R. Tambo International Airport to the city center. Taxi await opposite the international arrivals terminal (Terminal A). Only official metered taxis with a yellow taxi light on top should be taken as some others can be dangerous. Prices should range between US$30 to US$40.
Airport Facilities: Facilties at the airport include bureau de change, banks, a post office, shops, restaurants and bars, internet access, mobile phone rental, viewing decks, a medical clinic and a prayer room.
Car Parking: Short- and long-term parking is available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.airports.co.za

Durban International (La Mercy)

Airport Code: DUR
Full Airport Name: King Shaka International Airport
Location: The airport is 22 miles (35km) north of Durban.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)86 727 7888.
Ground Transport: The airport can be accessed by car via the N2 from Durban. A rail link is expected to be completed by 2011.
Car Rental: Numerous car rental companies represented at the airport include Avis, Khaya, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and National.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available from outside the departures terminal and cost about R400 to the city center, approximately an hour away. The price is per journey not per passenger. Taxi services include Lighthouse Cabs (083 440 8650), Mgazi Tours (031 462 1201) and Akkers Shuttles (031 274 1824).
Airport Facilities: The newly built airport terminal has a modern and substantial range of facilities. These include ATMS, banks, lounges, a post office, restaurants and bars, and 52 retail outlets. Disabled facilities are excellent; those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.
Car Parking: Plentiful parking is available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.acsa.co.za

Kimberley Airport

Airport Code: KIM
Full Airport Name: Kimberley Airport
Location: The airport is situated five miles (8km) south of Kimberley.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)53 851 1241.
Ground Transport: There is no bus service between the airport and the city, but a taxi service is available on request and car hire agencies are available at the airport.
Car Rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Europcar and National Alamo.
Airport Facilities: Facilities include a pub in the arrivals terminal, public phones and an ATM.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.airports.co.za

East London Airport

Airport Code: ELS
Full Airport Name: East London Airport
Location: The airport is located six miles (9km) west of the city center.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)43 706 0304.
Ground Transport: Gateway Shuttle (tel: 043 743 139) and Redshuttle Bus Services leave from in front of the arrivals terminal. Bookings should be made in advance. Their schedule follows flight schedules.
Car Rental: Rental companies at the airport include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Tempest.
Airport Facilities: The airport has an ATM in the departures hall and information desk in the arrivals hall. A coffee shop, restaurant and bookshop are also available in the terminal building.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.airports.co.za

Bloemfontein Airport

Airport Code: BFN
Full Airport Name: Bloemfontein Airport
Location: The airport is located six miles (10km) from the city center.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)51 407 2200.
Ground Transport: Taxis and shuttles, which should be booked in advance, are available just outside the terminal building; schedules match the arrival of flights. Contact the Bloemfontein Airport helpdesk for more information.
Car Rental: Car rental companies at the airport include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Europcar, National Alamo and Tempest. All car rental stands are located in the terminal building.
Airport Facilities: The airport has a mobile phone rental shop, coffee bar, bookshop, restaurant and information desk. A VIP lounge and business lounge, conference room and ATM machine are also available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.airports.co.za

Port Elizabeth Airport

Airport Code: PLZ
Full Airport Name: Port Elizabeth International Airport
Location: The airport is situated about two miles (3km) south of PE.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)41 507 7319.
Ground Transport: Taxis provide the only transport to the city center.
Car Rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Europcar and National.
Airport Facilities: Facilities include several shops as well as restaurants, cafes and pubs, and conference facilities. An ATM is available for cash withdrawal.
Car Parking: Long and short-term parking is available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.airports.co.za

George Airport

Airport Code: GRJ
Full Airport Name: George Airport
Location: The airport is situated six miles (10km) from George.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)44 876 9310.
Ground Transport: Taxis are the only form of transport between the city and the airport.
Car Rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz and Europcar.
Airport Facilities: Facilities include foreign exchange, an ATM, conference facilities, cafes, and a few snack shops. Cellphones are also available for rent.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.airports.co.za

Kruger Mpumalanga Airport

Airport Code: MQP
Full Airport Name: Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
Location: The airport is situated 16 miles (25km) from Nelspruit at White River.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)13 753 7500.
Ground Transport: Taxis are available.
Car Rental: A number of car rental companies are located at the airport including Avis, Hertz, National/Alamo, Europcar and Budget.
Airport Facilities: Facilities include an ATM and currency exchange facilities, a restaurant, café and curio shops.
Car Parking: Short and long-term parking is available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.kmiairport.co.za

Hoedspruit Airport

Airport Code: HDS
Full Airport Name: Eastgate Airport
Location: The airport is situated five miles (8km) from Hoedspruit and is situated within the Hoedspruit Air Force Base Nature Reserve.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)15 793 3681.
Car Rental: Avis has a rental office on site.
Airport Facilities: Foreign exchange is available, and there is a small restaurant and curio shop.
Departure Tax: R110.
Website: www.eastgateairport.co.za

Richards Bay Airport

Airport Code: RCB
Full Airport Name: Richards Bay Airport
Location: Richards Bay Airport is located four miles (7 km) north west of Richards Bay.
Time Zone: GMT + 2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)35 789 9630.
Ground Transport: Taxis are available outside the arrivals hall.
Car Rental: Car rental companies available are Sixt, Drive South Africa, Hertz, National, RIS Vehicle Hire, Avis, Budget, Afropulse, Europcar and Tempest.
Airport Facilities: The Runway Restaurant and Bar provides refreshment for travelers.
Car Parking: Short term parking is available.
Departure Tax: None.

Cape Town Airport

Airport Code: CPT
Full Airport Name: Cape Town International Airport
Location: The airport is situated 13 miles (20km) east of Cape Town.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)21 937 1200.
Ground Transport: Door-to-door minibus services are available for the journey to the city, taking approximately half an hour costing US$15 (Tel: 021-713-2468). Many hotels and operate courtesy buses and a 24 hour backpacker bus is available hourly to many hostels for US$15 and US$17 after 5pm. Taxis are available in the arrivals parking lot but are expensive costing around US$20 to the city center. A shared taxi, also called a Rikki, can be reserved and is slightly cheaper than a taxi (Tel: 0861 745 547). Car rentals can be made from the arrivals terminal or before hand at SouthAfriCar.
Car Rental: Car rental companies represented at the airport include Hertz, Avis, National Alamo, Budget, Europcar and Tempest.
Airport Taxis: A taxi to from Cape Town international Airport to the center of Cape Town takes approximately 20 minutes and the cost may vary, depending on the time of day and number of passengers between R150 to R220 with fares up to 50% more at night. Only Touch Down Taxis, the authorized airport taxi company, is allowed to operate from the airport. You can call them on: +27 (0)21 919 4659 to reserve ahead. There are also many private taxis drivers and some hotels operate courtesy shuttles.
Airport Facilities: ATMs, bars, restaurants and currency exchange facilities are available throughout the airport. There are several shops, including duty-free in the International Departures' section. A VAT refund service is available by the International check in desk. Hotels reservations and tourist information are available in the International Terminal. There is a Vodacom shop in International Arrivals where visitors can buy local SIM cards for their mobile phones.
Car Parking: Short- and long-term parking, as well as valet parking, is available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.airports.co.za

Johannesburg Airport

Airport Code: JNB
Full Airport Name: O.R. Tambo International Airport (ORTIA)
Location: The airport is 14 miles (22km) east of Johannesburg.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)11 921 6262.
Ground Transport: The recently-constructed Gautrain provides fast and easy access to the Johannesburg city center from the airport, with regular express trains to Sandton. An airport bus departs regularly to the city center. Authorised shuttle buses and taxis are available; these display the ACSA logo on their vehicles. Hotel shuttle buses depart every 15 minutes from the bus terminal behind the Airport Sun International hotel. A reputable shuttle company is Magic Bus which is located on the ground floor of the domestic parkade building (Tel: +27 (0)11 394 6902).
Car Rental: Car rental companies represented at the airport include Sizwe, Avis, Budget, Tempest, Europcar and Khaya.
Airport Taxis: A metered taxi will take about 30 to 40 minutes over 14 miles (22km) from the O. R. Tambo International Airport to the city center. Taxi await opposite the international arrivals terminal (Terminal A). Only official metered taxis with a yellow taxi light on top should be taken as some others can be dangerous. Prices should range between US$30 to US$40.
Airport Facilities: Facilties at the airport include bureau de change, banks, a post office, shops, restaurants and bars, internet access, mobile phone rental, viewing decks, a medical clinic and a prayer room.
Car Parking: Short- and long-term parking is available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.airports.co.za

Durban International (La Mercy)

Airport Code: DUR
Full Airport Name: King Shaka International Airport
Location: The airport is 22 miles (35km) north of Durban.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)86 727 7888.
Ground Transport: The airport can be accessed by car via the N2 from Durban. A rail link is expected to be completed by 2011.
Car Rental: Numerous car rental companies represented at the airport include Avis, Khaya, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and National.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available from outside the departures terminal and cost about R400 to the city center, approximately an hour away. The price is per journey not per passenger. Taxi services include Lighthouse Cabs (083 440 8650), Mgazi Tours (031 462 1201) and Akkers Shuttles (031 274 1824).
Airport Facilities: The newly built airport terminal has a modern and substantial range of facilities. These include ATMS, banks, lounges, a post office, restaurants and bars, and 52 retail outlets. Disabled facilities are excellent; those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.
Car Parking: Plentiful parking is available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.acsa.co.za

Kimberley Airport

Airport Code: KIM
Full Airport Name: Kimberley Airport
Location: The airport is situated five miles (8km) south of Kimberley.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)53 851 1241.
Ground Transport: There is no bus service between the airport and the city, but a taxi service is available on request and car hire agencies are available at the airport.
Car Rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Europcar and National Alamo.
Airport Facilities: Facilities include a pub in the arrivals terminal, public phones and an ATM.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.airports.co.za

East London Airport

Airport Code: ELS
Full Airport Name: East London Airport
Location: The airport is located six miles (9km) west of the city center.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)43 706 0304.
Ground Transport: Gateway Shuttle (tel: 043 743 139) and Redshuttle Bus Services leave from in front of the arrivals terminal. Bookings should be made in advance. Their schedule follows flight schedules.
Car Rental: Rental companies at the airport include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Tempest.
Airport Facilities: The airport has an ATM in the departures hall and information desk in the arrivals hall. A coffee shop, restaurant and bookshop are also available in the terminal building.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.airports.co.za

Bloemfontein Airport

Airport Code: BFN
Full Airport Name: Bloemfontein Airport
Location: The airport is located six miles (10km) from the city center.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)51 407 2200.
Ground Transport: Taxis and shuttles, which should be booked in advance, are available just outside the terminal building; schedules match the arrival of flights. Contact the Bloemfontein Airport helpdesk for more information.
Car Rental: Car rental companies at the airport include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Europcar, National Alamo and Tempest. All car rental stands are located in the terminal building.
Airport Facilities: The airport has a mobile phone rental shop, coffee bar, bookshop, restaurant and information desk. A VIP lounge and business lounge, conference room and ATM machine are also available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.airports.co.za

Port Elizabeth Airport

Airport Code: PLZ
Full Airport Name: Port Elizabeth International Airport
Location: The airport is situated about two miles (3km) south of PE.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)41 507 7319.
Ground Transport: Taxis provide the only transport to the city center.
Car Rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Europcar and National.
Airport Facilities: Facilities include several shops as well as restaurants, cafes and pubs, and conference facilities. An ATM is available for cash withdrawal.
Car Parking: Long and short-term parking is available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.airports.co.za

George Airport

Airport Code: GRJ
Full Airport Name: George Airport
Location: The airport is situated six miles (10km) from George.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)44 876 9310.
Ground Transport: Taxis are the only form of transport between the city and the airport.
Car Rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz and Europcar.
Airport Facilities: Facilities include foreign exchange, an ATM, conference facilities, cafes, and a few snack shops. Cellphones are also available for rent.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.airports.co.za

Kruger Mpumalanga Airport

Airport Code: MQP
Full Airport Name: Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
Location: The airport is situated 16 miles (25km) from Nelspruit at White River.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)13 753 7500.
Ground Transport: Taxis are available.
Car Rental: A number of car rental companies are located at the airport including Avis, Hertz, National/Alamo, Europcar and Budget.
Airport Facilities: Facilities include an ATM and currency exchange facilities, a restaurant, café and curio shops.
Car Parking: Short and long-term parking is available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.kmiairport.co.za

Hoedspruit Airport

Airport Code: HDS
Full Airport Name: Eastgate Airport
Location: The airport is situated five miles (8km) from Hoedspruit and is situated within the Hoedspruit Air Force Base Nature Reserve.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)15 793 3681.
Car Rental: Avis has a rental office on site.
Airport Facilities: Foreign exchange is available, and there is a small restaurant and curio shop.
Departure Tax: R110.
Website: www.eastgateairport.co.za

Richards Bay Airport

Airport Code: RCB
Full Airport Name: Richards Bay Airport
Location: Richards Bay Airport is located four miles (7 km) north west of Richards Bay.
Time Zone: GMT + 2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)35 789 9630.
Ground Transport: Taxis are available outside the arrivals hall.
Car Rental: Car rental companies available are Sixt, Drive South Africa, Hertz, National, RIS Vehicle Hire, Avis, Budget, Afropulse, Europcar and Tempest.
Airport Facilities: The Runway Restaurant and Bar provides refreshment for travelers.
Car Parking: Short term parking is available.
Departure Tax: None.

Cape Town Airport

Airport Code: CPT
Full Airport Name: Cape Town International Airport
Location: The airport is situated 13 miles (20km) east of Cape Town.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)21 937 1200.
Ground Transport: Door-to-door minibus services are available for the journey to the city, taking approximately half an hour costing US$15 (Tel: 021-713-2468). Many hotels and operate courtesy buses and a 24 hour backpacker bus is available hourly to many hostels for US$15 and US$17 after 5pm. Taxis are available in the arrivals parking lot but are expensive costing around US$20 to the city center. A shared taxi, also called a Rikki, can be reserved and is slightly cheaper than a taxi (Tel: 0861 745 547). Car rentals can be made from the arrivals terminal or before hand at SouthAfriCar.
Car Rental: Car rental companies represented at the airport include Hertz, Avis, National Alamo, Budget, Europcar and Tempest.
Airport Taxis: A taxi to from Cape Town international Airport to the center of Cape Town takes approximately 20 minutes and the cost may vary, depending on the time of day and number of passengers between R150 to R220 with fares up to 50% more at night. Only Touch Down Taxis, the authorized airport taxi company, is allowed to operate from the airport. You can call them on: +27 (0)21 919 4659 to reserve ahead. There are also many private taxis drivers and some hotels operate courtesy shuttles.
Airport Facilities: ATMs, bars, restaurants and currency exchange facilities are available throughout the airport. There are several shops, including duty-free in the International Departures' section. A VAT refund service is available by the International check in desk. Hotels reservations and tourist information are available in the International Terminal. There is a Vodacom shop in International Arrivals where visitors can buy local SIM cards for their mobile phones.
Car Parking: Short- and long-term parking, as well as valet parking, is available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.airports.co.za

Johannesburg Airport

Airport Code: JNB
Full Airport Name: O.R. Tambo International Airport (ORTIA)
Location: The airport is 14 miles (22km) east of Johannesburg.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)11 921 6262.
Ground Transport: The recently-constructed Gautrain provides fast and easy access to the Johannesburg city center from the airport, with regular express trains to Sandton. An airport bus departs regularly to the city center. Authorised shuttle buses and taxis are available; these display the ACSA logo on their vehicles. Hotel shuttle buses depart every 15 minutes from the bus terminal behind the Airport Sun International hotel. A reputable shuttle company is Magic Bus which is located on the ground floor of the domestic parkade building (Tel: +27 (0)11 394 6902).
Car Rental: Car rental companies represented at the airport include Sizwe, Avis, Budget, Tempest, Europcar and Khaya.
Airport Taxis: A metered taxi will take about 30 to 40 minutes over 14 miles (22km) from the O. R. Tambo International Airport to the city center. Taxi await opposite the international arrivals terminal (Terminal A). Only official metered taxis with a yellow taxi light on top should be taken as some others can be dangerous. Prices should range between US$30 to US$40.
Airport Facilities: Facilties at the airport include bureau de change, banks, a post office, shops, restaurants and bars, internet access, mobile phone rental, viewing decks, a medical clinic and a prayer room.
Car Parking: Short- and long-term parking is available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.airports.co.za

Durban International (La Mercy)

Airport Code: DUR
Full Airport Name: King Shaka International Airport
Location: The airport is 22 miles (35km) north of Durban.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)86 727 7888.
Ground Transport: The airport can be accessed by car via the N2 from Durban. A rail link is expected to be completed by 2011.
Car Rental: Numerous car rental companies represented at the airport include Avis, Khaya, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and National.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available from outside the departures terminal and cost about R400 to the city center, approximately an hour away. The price is per journey not per passenger. Taxi services include Lighthouse Cabs (083 440 8650), Mgazi Tours (031 462 1201) and Akkers Shuttles (031 274 1824).
Airport Facilities: The newly built airport terminal has a modern and substantial range of facilities. These include ATMS, banks, lounges, a post office, restaurants and bars, and 52 retail outlets. Disabled facilities are excellent; those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.
Car Parking: Plentiful parking is available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.acsa.co.za

Kimberley Airport

Airport Code: KIM
Full Airport Name: Kimberley Airport
Location: The airport is situated five miles (8km) south of Kimberley.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)53 851 1241.
Ground Transport: There is no bus service between the airport and the city, but a taxi service is available on request and car hire agencies are available at the airport.
Car Rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Europcar and National Alamo.
Airport Facilities: Facilities include a pub in the arrivals terminal, public phones and an ATM.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.airports.co.za

East London Airport

Airport Code: ELS
Full Airport Name: East London Airport
Location: The airport is located six miles (9km) west of the city center.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)43 706 0304.
Ground Transport: Gateway Shuttle (tel: 043 743 139) and Redshuttle Bus Services leave from in front of the arrivals terminal. Bookings should be made in advance. Their schedule follows flight schedules.
Car Rental: Rental companies at the airport include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Tempest.
Airport Facilities: The airport has an ATM in the departures hall and information desk in the arrivals hall. A coffee shop, restaurant and bookshop are also available in the terminal building.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.airports.co.za

Bloemfontein Airport

Airport Code: BFN
Full Airport Name: Bloemfontein Airport
Location: The airport is located six miles (10km) from the city center.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)51 407 2200.
Ground Transport: Taxis and shuttles, which should be booked in advance, are available just outside the terminal building; schedules match the arrival of flights. Contact the Bloemfontein Airport helpdesk for more information.
Car Rental: Car rental companies at the airport include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Europcar, National Alamo and Tempest. All car rental stands are located in the terminal building.
Airport Facilities: The airport has a mobile phone rental shop, coffee bar, bookshop, restaurant and information desk. A VIP lounge and business lounge, conference room and ATM machine are also available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.airports.co.za

Port Elizabeth Airport

Airport Code: PLZ
Full Airport Name: Port Elizabeth International Airport
Location: The airport is situated about two miles (3km) south of PE.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)41 507 7319.
Ground Transport: Taxis provide the only transport to the city center.
Car Rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Europcar and National.
Airport Facilities: Facilities include several shops as well as restaurants, cafes and pubs, and conference facilities. An ATM is available for cash withdrawal.
Car Parking: Long and short-term parking is available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.airports.co.za

George Airport

Airport Code: GRJ
Full Airport Name: George Airport
Location: The airport is situated six miles (10km) from George.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)44 876 9310.
Ground Transport: Taxis are the only form of transport between the city and the airport.
Car Rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz and Europcar.
Airport Facilities: Facilities include foreign exchange, an ATM, conference facilities, cafes, and a few snack shops. Cellphones are also available for rent.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.airports.co.za

Kruger Mpumalanga Airport

Airport Code: MQP
Full Airport Name: Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
Location: The airport is situated 16 miles (25km) from Nelspruit at White River.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)13 753 7500.
Ground Transport: Taxis are available.
Car Rental: A number of car rental companies are located at the airport including Avis, Hertz, National/Alamo, Europcar and Budget.
Airport Facilities: Facilities include an ATM and currency exchange facilities, a restaurant, café and curio shops.
Car Parking: Short and long-term parking is available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.kmiairport.co.za

Hoedspruit Airport

Airport Code: HDS
Full Airport Name: Eastgate Airport
Location: The airport is situated five miles (8km) from Hoedspruit and is situated within the Hoedspruit Air Force Base Nature Reserve.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)15 793 3681.
Car Rental: Avis has a rental office on site.
Airport Facilities: Foreign exchange is available, and there is a small restaurant and curio shop.
Departure Tax: R110.
Website: www.eastgateairport.co.za

Richards Bay Airport

Airport Code: RCB
Full Airport Name: Richards Bay Airport
Location: Richards Bay Airport is located four miles (7 km) north west of Richards Bay.
Time Zone: GMT + 2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)35 789 9630.
Ground Transport: Taxis are available outside the arrivals hall.
Car Rental: Car rental companies available are Sixt, Drive South Africa, Hertz, National, RIS Vehicle Hire, Avis, Budget, Afropulse, Europcar and Tempest.
Airport Facilities: The Runway Restaurant and Bar provides refreshment for travelers.
Car Parking: Short term parking is available.
Departure Tax: None.

Cape Town Airport

Airport Code: CPT
Full Airport Name: Cape Town International Airport
Location: The airport is situated 13 miles (20km) east of Cape Town.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)21 937 1200.
Ground Transport: Door-to-door minibus services are available for the journey to the city, taking approximately half an hour costing US$15 (Tel: 021-713-2468). Many hotels and operate courtesy buses and a 24 hour backpacker bus is available hourly to many hostels for US$15 and US$17 after 5pm. Taxis are available in the arrivals parking lot but are expensive costing around US$20 to the city center. A shared taxi, also called a Rikki, can be reserved and is slightly cheaper than a taxi (Tel: 0861 745 547). Car rentals can be made from the arrivals terminal or before hand at SouthAfriCar.
Car Rental: Car rental companies represented at the airport include Hertz, Avis, National Alamo, Budget, Europcar and Tempest.
Airport Taxis: A taxi to from Cape Town international Airport to the center of Cape Town takes approximately 20 minutes and the cost may vary, depending on the time of day and number of passengers between R150 to R220 with fares up to 50% more at night. Only Touch Down Taxis, the authorized airport taxi company, is allowed to operate from the airport. You can call them on: +27 (0)21 919 4659 to reserve ahead. There are also many private taxis drivers and some hotels operate courtesy shuttles.
Airport Facilities: ATMs, bars, restaurants and currency exchange facilities are available throughout the airport. There are several shops, including duty-free in the International Departures' section. A VAT refund service is available by the International check in desk. Hotels reservations and tourist information are available in the International Terminal. There is a Vodacom shop in International Arrivals where visitors can buy local SIM cards for their mobile phones.
Car Parking: Short- and long-term parking, as well as valet parking, is available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.airports.co.za

Johannesburg Airport

Airport Code: JNB
Full Airport Name: O.R. Tambo International Airport (ORTIA)
Location: The airport is 14 miles (22km) east of Johannesburg.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)11 921 6262.
Ground Transport: The recently-constructed Gautrain provides fast and easy access to the Johannesburg city center from the airport, with regular express trains to Sandton. An airport bus departs regularly to the city center. Authorised shuttle buses and taxis are available; these display the ACSA logo on their vehicles. Hotel shuttle buses depart every 15 minutes from the bus terminal behind the Airport Sun International hotel. A reputable shuttle company is Magic Bus which is located on the ground floor of the domestic parkade building (Tel: +27 (0)11 394 6902).
Car Rental: Car rental companies represented at the airport include Sizwe, Avis, Budget, Tempest, Europcar and Khaya.
Airport Taxis: A metered taxi will take about 30 to 40 minutes over 14 miles (22km) from the O. R. Tambo International Airport to the city center. Taxi await opposite the international arrivals terminal (Terminal A). Only official metered taxis with a yellow taxi light on top should be taken as some others can be dangerous. Prices should range between US$30 to US$40.
Airport Facilities: Facilties at the airport include bureau de change, banks, a post office, shops, restaurants and bars, internet access, mobile phone rental, viewing decks, a medical clinic and a prayer room.
Car Parking: Short- and long-term parking is available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.airports.co.za

Durban International (La Mercy)

Airport Code: DUR
Full Airport Name: King Shaka International Airport
Location: The airport is 22 miles (35km) north of Durban.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)86 727 7888.
Ground Transport: The airport can be accessed by car via the N2 from Durban. A rail link is expected to be completed by 2011.
Car Rental: Numerous car rental companies represented at the airport include Avis, Khaya, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and National.
Airport Taxis: Taxis are available from outside the departures terminal and cost about R400 to the city center, approximately an hour away. The price is per journey not per passenger. Taxi services include Lighthouse Cabs (083 440 8650), Mgazi Tours (031 462 1201) and Akkers Shuttles (031 274 1824).
Airport Facilities: The newly built airport terminal has a modern and substantial range of facilities. These include ATMS, banks, lounges, a post office, restaurants and bars, and 52 retail outlets. Disabled facilities are excellent; those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.
Car Parking: Plentiful parking is available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.acsa.co.za

Kimberley Airport

Airport Code: KIM
Full Airport Name: Kimberley Airport
Location: The airport is situated five miles (8km) south of Kimberley.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)53 851 1241.
Ground Transport: There is no bus service between the airport and the city, but a taxi service is available on request and car hire agencies are available at the airport.
Car Rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Europcar and National Alamo.
Airport Facilities: Facilities include a pub in the arrivals terminal, public phones and an ATM.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.airports.co.za

East London Airport

Airport Code: ELS
Full Airport Name: East London Airport
Location: The airport is located six miles (9km) west of the city center.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)43 706 0304.
Ground Transport: Gateway Shuttle (tel: 043 743 139) and Redshuttle Bus Services leave from in front of the arrivals terminal. Bookings should be made in advance. Their schedule follows flight schedules.
Car Rental: Rental companies at the airport include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Tempest.
Airport Facilities: The airport has an ATM in the departures hall and information desk in the arrivals hall. A coffee shop, restaurant and bookshop are also available in the terminal building.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.airports.co.za

Bloemfontein Airport

Airport Code: BFN
Full Airport Name: Bloemfontein Airport
Location: The airport is located six miles (10km) from the city center.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)51 407 2200.
Ground Transport: Taxis and shuttles, which should be booked in advance, are available just outside the terminal building; schedules match the arrival of flights. Contact the Bloemfontein Airport helpdesk for more information.
Car Rental: Car rental companies at the airport include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Europcar, National Alamo and Tempest. All car rental stands are located in the terminal building.
Airport Facilities: The airport has a mobile phone rental shop, coffee bar, bookshop, restaurant and information desk. A VIP lounge and business lounge, conference room and ATM machine are also available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.airports.co.za

Port Elizabeth Airport

Airport Code: PLZ
Full Airport Name: Port Elizabeth International Airport
Location: The airport is situated about two miles (3km) south of PE.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)41 507 7319.
Ground Transport: Taxis provide the only transport to the city center.
Car Rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Europcar and National.
Airport Facilities: Facilities include several shops as well as restaurants, cafes and pubs, and conference facilities. An ATM is available for cash withdrawal.
Car Parking: Long and short-term parking is available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.airports.co.za

George Airport

Airport Code: GRJ
Full Airport Name: George Airport
Location: The airport is situated six miles (10km) from George.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)44 876 9310.
Ground Transport: Taxis are the only form of transport between the city and the airport.
Car Rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz and Europcar.
Airport Facilities: Facilities include foreign exchange, an ATM, conference facilities, cafes, and a few snack shops. Cellphones are also available for rent.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.airports.co.za

Kruger Mpumalanga Airport

Airport Code: MQP
Full Airport Name: Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
Location: The airport is situated 16 miles (25km) from Nelspruit at White River.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)13 753 7500.
Ground Transport: Taxis are available.
Car Rental: A number of car rental companies are located at the airport including Avis, Hertz, National/Alamo, Europcar and Budget.
Airport Facilities: Facilities include an ATM and currency exchange facilities, a restaurant, café and curio shops.
Car Parking: Short and long-term parking is available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.kmiairport.co.za

Hoedspruit Airport

Airport Code: HDS
Full Airport Name: Eastgate Airport
Location: The airport is situated five miles (8km) from Hoedspruit and is situated within the Hoedspruit Air Force Base Nature Reserve.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)15 793 3681.
Car Rental: Avis has a rental office on site.
Airport Facilities: Foreign exchange is available, and there is a small restaurant and curio shop.
Departure Tax: R110.
Website: www.eastgateairport.co.za

Richards Bay Airport

Airport Code: RCB
Full Airport Name: Richards Bay Airport
Location: Richards Bay Airport is located four miles (7 km) north west of Richards Bay.
Time Zone: GMT + 2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)35 789 9630.
Ground Transport: Taxis are available outside the arrivals hall.
Car Rental: Car rental companies available are Sixt, Drive South Africa, Hertz, National, RIS Vehicle Hire, Avis, Budget, Afropulse, Europcar and Tempest.
Airport Facilities: The Runway Restaurant and Bar provides refreshment for travelers.
Car Parking: Short term parking is available.
Departure Tax: None.