Johannesburg airport (JNB)

O.R. Tambo International Airport, opened on 17 January 1952, is the most important in the country and the busiest in Africa, serving the twin cities of Johannesburg and Pretoria. It operates domestic and international flights across the continent and the rest of the world.

Official Website: airports.co.za - FACEBOOK - X

Number of Terminals - 2 - Terminals A and B, open 24 hours a day and connected through a central building.

Annual passenger traffic: 14 million passengers went through it in 2024.

Tel: +27 11 921 6262. Flight information: Tel +27 86 727 7888.

Information counters are available around the clock in the Arrivals and Departures Halls of both terminals, as well as in the transit area.

 Location

The airport is located in Kempton Park, in the East Rand area of Gauteng province, 24 km (15 miles) northeast of Johannesburg city.

Car rental agencies

Car rental counters are located in the multi-level car park in front of the domestic section.

1. Avis (Tel +27 11 923 3730 – 24 hours)
2. BLUU (Tel +27 11 390 1924 – 6:00 am to 10:00 pm)
3. Capital (Tel +27 11 390 3166 – 6:00 am to 11:00 pm)
4. Europcar (Tel +27 11 574 1000 – 24 hours)
5. First (Tel +27 11 230 9999 – 24 hours)
6. Hertz (Tel +27 11 390 2066 – 6:00 am to 10:00 pm)
7. SANI Car Rental (Tel +27 11 230 5000 – 6:00 am to 11:00 pm)
8. Select Car & Van Rental (Tel +27 11 390 2763)
9. Tempest (Tel +27 11 394 8626 – 6:00 am to 10:00 pm)
10. Woodford (Tel +27 11 390 3454 – 6:00 am to 11:00 pm)

Parking services at Johannesburg airport (JNB)

There are several parking options for both long and short stays. A free shuttle bus connects the terminals with more distant parking areas every 15 minutes, 24 hours a day. Valet parking is available on Level 4 of P2. The first 30 minutes in P2 are free of charge. Rates

P1 – Multi-level facility for short stays opposite Terminal A.
P2, P3 – Multi-level parking areas for short stays in front of Terminal B.
P4, P5, P6 – Covered areas for long stays.
P7 – For passenger pick-up and drop-off. The first 20 minutes are free of charge.

Facilities for passengers with special needs

Facilities include ramps, lifts, Braille signage, wheelchairs, adapted toilets, and reserved parking spaces. Passengers requiring special assistance should inform their airline of their specific needs prior to their flight.