Transfer to/from - Johannesburg airport (JNB)

 

Public transportation services, licensed taxis and rideshare, private transfer companies and car rental services in Johannesburg airport (JNB)

Transportation

Ride-sharing

Uber (Tel +27 119 216 262) offers services from the airport. The pick-up points can vary according to the terminal, so it is best to check the app after requesting a vehicle.

Train

The high-speed service Gautrain (Tel +27 800 4288 7246) links the airport with Marlboro in 10 minutes and with Sandton in 15 min. Other stops include Hatfield, Pretoria, Centurion, Midrand, Rhodesfield, Rosebank and Park. It operates every 12 min. from 5:15 am to 10:00 pm. The station is located on the upper level of the central building.

Bus

Services from Magic Transfers (Tel +27 115 480 800) are available to Sun City and other places of interest. The company has an office on the ground floor of the domestic car park.

On the other hand, Airport Link (Tel +27 117 948 300) and EZ Shuttle (Tel +27 861 397 488) offer door-to-door transfers from the airport to the city and the surroundings, including Lanseria, Durban, Cape Town and Pretoria.

Buses from Intercity Xpress (Tel +27 871 501 895) connect the enclosure with Edenvale, Boksburg, Benoni, Pretoria, Midrand, Johannesburg, Heidelberg, Pietermaritzburg, Pinetown, Durban, Amanzimtoti, Scottsburgh, Hibberdene, Port Shepstone, Shelly Beach and Margate. Stops are found behind the car hire area.

 

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Taxi

Ranks are located in front of the multi-storey car park. Authorized cabs display the airport logo. Journey time to the city centre is upwards of 30 minutes, depending on traffic.
 

Latest updates: March 24, 2023

Transportation Tips to/from the airport

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.
 
 1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening.
 
If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time.
 
If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications.
 
If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.
 
 2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive.
 
Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff.
 
It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver.
 
On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.
 
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