All your need to know when traveling by air in South Africa.

                                                                                         

All your need to know when traveling by air in South Africa. We have 11 airports that you can use when visting out country.

Bloemfontein Airport
Cape Town Airport
Durban International Airport
East London Airport
George Airport
Hoedspruit Airport
Johannesburg Airport
Kimberley Airport
Kruger Mpumalanga Airport
Port Elizabeth Airport
Richards Bay Airport

A. Bloemfontein Airport

Full name: Bloemfontein Airport
Location: The airport is located six miles (10km) from the city centre.
Time: GMT +2.
Contacts: Tel: +27 (0)51 407 2240.
Transfer to the City: 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: Avis, Budget, Hertz, National, Imperial and Tempest all have offices at the 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 is also available.
Departure tax: None.

B. Cape Town Airport

Full name: Cape Town International Airport
Location: The airport is situated 13 miles (20km) east of Cape Town.
Time: GMT +2.
Contacts: Tel: +27 (0)21 937 1200.
Transfer to the City: Door-to-door minibus services are available for the journey to the city, taking approximately half an hour (R150). Many hotels operate courtesy buses. Taxis are available, but you are advised to use only Touch Down Taxis, the authorised airport taxi company.
Car rental: Car rental companies represented at the airport include Hertz, Avis, National Alamo, Budget, Imperial and Tempest.
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.
Parking: Short- and long-term parking, as well as valet parking, is available.
Departure tax: None.

C. Durban International Airport

Full name: Durban International Airport
Location: The airport is 10 miles (16km) southwest of Durban.
Time: GMT +2.
Contacts: Tel: +27 (0)31 451 6758.
Transfer to the City: An airport bus service is available to connect to the city, and a coastal town service carries passengers to the outlying resorts. Taxis are also available.
Car rental: Numerous car rental companies are represented at the airport, including Avis, Khaya, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Imperial and National.
Facilities: Facilities at the airport include ATMS, a bank, lounges, a post office, restaurants and bars, and shops. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.
Parking: Parking is available.
Departure tax: None.

D. East London Airport

Full name: East London Airport
Location: The airport is located six miles (9km) west of the city centre.
Time: GMT +2.
Contacts: Tel: +27 (0)43 706 0306.
Transfer to the City: 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.
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.

E. George Airport

Full name: George Airport
Location: The airport is situated six miles (10km) from George.
Time: GMT +2.
Contacts: Tel: +27 (0)44 876 9310.
Transfer to the City: Taxis are the only form of transport between the city and the airport.
Car rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Imperial and Europcar.
Facilities: Facilities include foreign exchange, an ATM, conference facilities, cafes, and a few snack shops. Cellphones are also available for rent.
Departure tax: None.

F. Hoedspruit Airport

Full 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: GMT +2.
Contacts: Tel: +27 (0)15 793 3681.
Car rental: Avis has a rental office on site.
Facilities: Foreign exchange is available, and there is a small restaurant and curio shop.
Departure tax: R110.

G. Johannesburg Airport

Full name: O R Tambo International Airport (ORTIA)
Location: The airport is 14 miles (22km) east of Johannesburg.
Time: GMT +2.
Contacts: Tel: +27 (0)11 921 6262.
Transfer to the City: An airport bus departs regularly to the city centre. Authorised shuttle buses and taxis are available; these display the ACSA logo on their vehicles.
Car rental: Car rental companies represented at the airport include Sizwe, Avis, Budget, Imperial, Tempest, Europcar and Khaya.
Facilities: Facilties at the airport include bureaux de change, banks, a post office, shops, restaurants and bars, Internet access, mobile phone rental, viewing decks, a medical clinic and a prayer room.
Parking: Short- and long-term parking is available.
Departure tax: None.

H. Kimberley Airport

Full name: Kimberley Airport
Location: The airport is situated five miles (8km) south of Kimberley.
Time: GMT +2.
Contacts: Tel: +27 (0)53 851 1032.
Transfer to the City: 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, Imperial and National Alamo.
Facilities: Facilities include a pub in the arrivals terminal, public phones and an ATM.
Departure tax: None.

I. Kruger Mpumalanga Airport

Full name: Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
Location: The airport is situated 16 miles (25km) from Nelspruit at White River.
Time: GMT +2.
Contacts: Tel: +27 (0)13 753 7500.
Transfer to the City: Taxis are available.
Car rental: A number of car rental companies are located at the airport including Avis, Hertz, National/Alamo, Europcar and Budget.
Facilities: Facilities include an ATM and currency exchange facilities, a restaurant, café and curio shops.
Parking: Short and long-term parking is available.
Departure tax: None.

J. Port Elizabeth Airport

Full name: Port Elizabeth International Airport
Location: The airport is situated about two miles (3km) south of PE.
Time: GMT +2.
Contacts: Tel: +27 (0)41 507 7319.
Transfer to the City: Taxis provide the only transport to the city centre.
Car rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Imperial and National.
Facilities: Facilities include several shops as well as restaurants, cafes and pubs, and conference facilities. An ATM is available for cash withdrawal.
Parking: Long and short-term parking is available.
Departure tax: None.

K. Richards Bay Airport

Full name: Richards Bay Airport
Location: Richards Bay Airport is located four miles (7 km) north west of Richards Bay.
Time: GMT + 2.
Contacts: Tel: +27 (0)35 789 9630.
Transfer to the City: 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, Tempest and Imperial.
Facilities: The Runway Restaurant and Bar provides refreshment for travellers.
Parking: Short term parking is available.

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