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Cape Town Airport (CPT)

Location

The airport is situated 11 miles (18km) east of Cape Town.

Getting to the city

The MyCiti bus is the quickest and cheapest option for getting into the city, but door-to-door minibus services are available for the journey and take approximately half an hour. Many hotels operate courtesy buses and a 24-hour backpacker bus is available hourly to many hostels. Other options include private services such as Uber and Taxify.

Time

GMT +2

Car rental

Car rental companies include Hertz, Avis, Europcar, Thrifty, and Tempest.

Airport Taxis

A taxi to the centre of Cape Town takes approximately 30 minutes and the cost may vary depending on the time of day and number of passengers.

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. Hotel reservations and tourist information are also available.

Parking

There is short- and long-term parking in a multilevel parking garage connected to the terminal. There is also a special pick-up area that offers free parking for 30 minutes.

www.airports.co.za

Johannesburg Airport (JNB)

Location

The airport is 12.7 miles (20.5km) east of Johannesburg.

Getting to the city

The Gautrain provides fast and easy access to the Johannesburg city centre from the airport, with regular express trains to Sandton. An airport bus departs regularly to the city centre. 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.

Time

GMT +2

Car rental

Car rental companies represented at the airport include Avis, Tempest, and Europcar.

Airport Taxis

A metered taxi will take 30-40 minutes to the city centre. Taxis wait opposite the international arrivals terminal (Terminal A). Only official metered taxis should be taken.

Transfer between terminals

The terminals are all connected.

Facilities

Facilities at the airport include bureaux de change, banks, a post office, shops, restaurants and bars, viewing decks, a medical clinic, conference rooms, accommodation, free wifi, and a prayer room.

Parking

Short- and long-term parking is available at OR Tambo Airport.

ortambo-airport.com/index.html

Durban International Airport (DUR)

Location

The airport is 21 miles (34km) north of Durban.

Getting to the city

The airport can be accessed by car via the N2 from Durban. Taxis are available and there are shuttles to the city centre and major beachfront hotels, which can booked through the airport's information desk.

Time

GMT +2

Car rental

Numerous car rental companies are represented at the airport including Avis, Alamo, Budget, Thrifty, Europcar, Dollar, National and Hertz.

Airport Taxis

Many taxi companies operate from outside the arrivals terminal. The journey to the city takes from 30 minutes to an hour. Generally, the price is per journey and not per passenger. Private companies such as Uber also operate, providing transport to the city centre.

Facilities

The newly built airport terminal has a modern and substantial range of facilities, including ATMs, banks, lounges, restaurants and bars, a prayer room, and a large variety of retail outlets. Disabled facilities are excellent, although those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.

Parking

Plenty of parking is available within easy walking distance of the terminal. The pick-up zone is free for the first 20 minutes; shaded and long-stay parking options are available.

www.acsa.co.za

Kimberley Airport (KIM)

Location

The airport is situated five and a half miles (9km) south of Kimberley.

Getting to the city

There is no bus service between the airport and the city, but taxi services are available on request and car hire agencies are available at the airport.

Time

GMT +2

Car rental

Car rental companies include Avis, Hertz and Europcar.

Facilities

Facilities include a pub in the arrivals terminal, WiFi, and an ATM.

www.airports.co.za

East London Airport (ELS)

Location

The airport is located about three miles (5km) west of the city centre.

Getting to the city

There is no public bus or transport from the airport. Shuttle companies leave from in front of the arrivals terminal. Bookings should be made in advance. Their schedule follows flight schedules.

Time

GMT +2

Car rental

Rental companies at the airport include Avis, Budget and Thrifty.

Airport Taxis

Metered taxis are available from the airport; a helpdesk is available to give taxi information.

Facilities

The airport has four ATMs in the departures hall and an information desk in the arrivals hall. Restaurants and shops are also available in the terminal building. Facilities also cater to disabled passengers.

Parking

Short- and long-term parking is available adjacent to the airport.

www.airports.co.za/airports/King-Phalo-airport

Bloemfontein Airport (BFN)

Location

The airport is located 8 miles (13km) from the city centre.

Getting to the city

Public transport servicing the airport is limited. Minibus taxis are available but are unreliable and often overcrowded. The best way to get to the city is by hired car or taxi.

Time

GMT +2

Car rental

Car rental companies at the airport include Avis, Hertz, Europcar, National, National Alamo, and Tempest.

Airport Taxis

Taxis and shuttles, which should be booked in advance, are available just outside the terminal building. Travellers should consider private services such as Uber.

Facilities

The airport has a mobile phone rental shop, ATM, restaurants, and an information desk.

Parking

Covered parking is available.

www.acsa.co.za

Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ)

Location

The airport is situated about two miles (3km) south of Port Elizabeth.

Getting to the city

There is no public transport from the airport into Port Elizabeth. Minibuses may be available. However, most travellers find them uncomfortable and overcrowded with luggage. Visitors not hiring a car will find taxis the most convenient mode of transport. Uber is also an option.

Time

GMT +2

Car rental

Car rental companies include Avis, Europcar, Hertz, and Thrifty.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available at the airport. Pretty much anywhere in the city is within a 10-minute drive. It is best to insist that the driver uses the meter, but an additional airport pick-up fee may be charged. One should also consider private services such as Taxify and Uber.

Facilities

Facilities include several shops as well as a restaurant, cafes, and conference facilities. An ATM is available for cash withdrawal.

Parking

Short- and long-term parking is available within easy walking distance from the terminal. The drop-and-go and pick-up zones directly outside the terminal are free for a limited time.

www.acsa.co.za

George Airport (GRJ)

Location

The airport is situated around five and a half miles (9km) from George.

Getting to the city

Taxis are the only form of transport between the city and the airport. There are a small number of private companies operating on this route.

Time

GMT +2

Car rental

Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, National, Thrifty, and Europcar.

Facilities

Facilities include foreign exchange, ATMs for Nedbank and Standard Bank, conference facilities, cafés, and a few snack shops. The airport caters for disabled passengers.

www.airports.co.za/airports/george-airport

Kruger Mpumalanga Airport (MQP)

Location

The airport is situated nearly 17 miles (27km) from Nelspruit at White River.

Getting to the city

Taxis are available as well as a varied selection of shuttle services.

Time

GMT +2

Car rental

A number of car rental companies are located at the airport. These include Avis, Hertz, Thrifty, Europcar, First, Simplify, Bidvest, Tempest, and Budget.

Facilities

Facilities include a bureau de change, ATM, restaurant, cafés, bar, conference facilities, and curio shops.

Parking

Short- and long-term parking is available.

www.kmiairport.co.za

Hoedspruit Airport (HDS)

Location

The airport is situated around seven and a half miles (12km) from Hoedspruit and is found within the Hoedspruit Air Force Base Nature Reserve.

Time

GMT +2

Car rental

Avis has a rental office on site.

Facilities

A foreign exchange is available, as are ATMs, a small restaurant, and a curio shop.

www.eastgateairport.co.za

Richards Bay Airport (RCB)

Location

Richards Bay Airport is located seven miles (11km) from central Richards Bay.

Getting to the city

Taxis are available outside the arrivals hall.

Time

GMT +2

Car rental

Car rental companies are represented at the airport.

Airport Taxis

Taxis are available outside the arrivals hall.

Facilities

Food and refreshment are available for travellers, as are medical facilities.

Parking

Parking is available.

www.richardsbayairport.co.za

Airports in South Africa

Cape Town Airport

Johannesburg Airport

Durban International Airport

Kimberley Airport

East London Airport

Bloemfontein Airport

Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport

George Airport

Kruger Mpumalanga Airport

Hoedspruit Airport

Richards Bay Airport