O.R. Tambo International Airport

O. R. Tambo International Airport is in Kempton Park, about 22 km east of central Johannesburg and about 35 km south of Pretoria. The drive to central Johannesburg takes upwards of 30 minutes depending on traffic, and the drive to Sandton usually takes 30 to 45 minutes off-peak. The Gautrain reaches Sandton in about 15 minutes.

The airport is in Kempton Park, in the City of Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg rather than in Johannesburg itself. It is the main airport for Johannesburg, Pretoria and the rest of Gauteng province, and it is linked to Sandton by the Gautrain, with taxis, rideshares and transfers serving other parts of the city by road.

O. R. Tambo has two passenger terminals: Terminal A for international flights and Terminal B for domestic flights. They sit in one complex and are linked by a central terminal building, so you walk between them indoors. The Gautrain station is above the central building, between the two terminals.

International flights, including regional flights to other African countries, use Terminal A, and flights within South Africa use Terminal B. South African Airways handles check-in for all its passengers, domestic and international, in Terminal B. Airlink, FlySafair, CemAir and LIFT use Terminal B for domestic routes.

You walk between Terminals A and B through the central atrium. If you arrive internationally and connect to a domestic flight, collect your bags, clear customs in Terminal A, re-check your bags at the bag drop before the atrium, then walk to Terminal B. South African Airways sets a 90-minute minimum for that connection.

Follow the signs to the Gautrain station, which is directly above the central terminal building between Terminals A and B. The airport line runs to Rhodesfield, Marlboro and Sandton, taking about 15 minutes to Sandton. For Pretoria, Rosebank or Johannesburg Park Station, change to the north-south line.

Yes. Licensed meter taxis wait at ranks just outside the arrivals level of the terminals. The trip to central Johannesburg takes upwards of 30 minutes depending on traffic. Use the official ranks rather than accepting offers from people who approach you inside the terminal, and agree on how the fare is charged first.

Yes. Uber and Bolt pick up from a designated e-hailing area in the parkade across from the terminals. From international arrivals, go up one level and cross the enclosed pedestrian bridge, then follow the e-hailing signs. Check the plate and driver details in the app before getting in.

Many nationalities, including US, UK and Canadian citizens, can visit South Africa visa-free for up to 90 days. Your passport must be valid for at least 30 days after you leave and have at least two blank pages. South Africa's online Electronic Travel Authorisation is aimed at visa-required travelers and stays optional for visa-exempt visitors.

Pretoria is about 35 km north of the airport. The Gautrain is the main public option: take the airport line toward Sandton and change to the north-south line for Centurion, Pretoria and Hatfield. Taxis, Uber, Bolt and pre-booked transfers also go to Pretoria by road, which suits travelers heading to addresses away from the Gautrain stations.

Johannesburg uses South African Standard Time, UTC+2, all year, with no daylight saving time, and the currency is the South African rand (ZAR). The city sits about 1,700 m above sea level, so summers bring warm days with afternoon thunderstorms, while winters from June to August are dry, sunny and cold at night.

O. R. Tambo International is run by Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), which also operates Cape Town International and King Shaka in Durban. It handled about 20.1 million passengers in the 2025/26 financial year and is the hub of South African Airways and Airlink. It opened in 1953 as Jan Smuts International Airport.

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.