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Johannesburg Travel Guide

Johannesburg, South Africa — Airports

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
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