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O.R Tambo International Airport (JNB)

O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg is the busiest airport in Africa and the main transport hub of South Africa. Formerly known as Johannesburg International, the airport takes its name from Oliver Reginald Tambo, a former president of the African National Congress. O.R Tambo caters for over 17 million passengers per year and is the primary hub for South African Airways.

Distance from CBD: 24km
Taxi: Around $33 to CBD
Public Transport: Public busses and private shuttle busses service the airport regularly.
Currency: South African Rand

Airlines Flying to Johannesburg

• International:
• » Air Austral
• » Air France
• » British Airways
• » Cathay Pacific
• » Delta Airlines
• » Emirates
• » Etihad Airways
• » KLM Airlines
• » Lufthansa
• » Malaysia Airlines

• » 
• » Qantas Airlines
• » Qatar Airways
• » Singapore Airlines
• » South African Airways
• » Swiss International Airlines
• » Tap Portugal
• » Thai Airways
• » V Australia
• » Virgin Atlantic

Car Hire: Car hire desks are located in the parking lot opposite the domestic terminal. Companies available include Avis, Hertz, Europcar, Budget, Thrifty, First Car Rental, Sixt and Tempest Car Hire. You can book your car online to guarantee availability.

Airport Facilities: O.R. Tambo International Airport has a range of duty free shops, banking services, business facilities, baggage storage areas, wifi hotspots, internet access, a porter service, a post office, a prayer room, a chapel, baby changing rooms and two viewing decks.

Money Exchange: A range of money exchange facilities are located at the international arrivals terminal. There is also an Absa Bank outlet located at the international departures terminal.

Transfers between Terminals: Four shuttle buses run regularly between remote the airport’s terminals and remote parking areas.

Airport Accommodation: O.R. Tambo International Airport has a hotel onsite in the international terminal, as well as a range of accommodation options located close by. Book your Johannesburg accommodation

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