Johannesburg O R Tambo International Airport
Important information
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Location
Qantas Flights
Qantas Flights
- Qantas flights QF64 to Sydney operate from Terminal A.
- Qantas codeshare flights QF304 to Perth operate from Terminal B.
Departures
Departure Information
Ticket Counter
International ticketing facilities provided by Menzies Aviation.
Open from 8am to 9.00pm.
Contact the local Qantas office for assistance.
Check-in*
Check-in is located on the departures level of Terminal A.
Open from 2pm to 4.45pm.
Economy check-in for Qantas operated flights can vary. Check the infomation boards in the terminal to see which counters are available for check-in.
Economy check-in for Qantas codeshare flights operated by South African Airways is available from Terminal B counters B014-B038. Check-in for Business, Chairman's Lounge, Qantas Club and oneworld Emerald passengers is available at counters B014-B038.
Note: For Qantas codeshare flights, customers may need to check in with the operating carrier rather than with Qantas. Ask airport staff for more detail.
Online Check-in is available for Qantas international flights (QF1-199), and other eligible connecting flights operated by oneworld, partner and codeshare airlines. Online Check-in opens 24 hours before your flight departure and closes 2 hours before international flight departures.
Arrivals
Arrival Information
Baggage carousels are located in the Arrivals hall.
Information monitors display flight carousel numbers.
Baggage Services has a counter located in this area.
Transfers
Transfer between terminals
It is a short walk between the International terminal (Terminal A) and the Domestic terminal (Terminal B).
Lounges
Lounge Information
Find out more about lounge features, operating hours and access to the;
Transport
Transport Information
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| Transport | Details |
|---|---|
| Car | The airport is approximately a 45 minute drive from the city. Visit Johannesburg International Airport website for current car parking rates. |
| Taxis | Approximately ZAR480 one way to the city. |
| Trains | A high-speed train service that connects OR Tambo to Sandton in approximately 15mins, at the cost of R115p.p one-way. The Gautrain service has 3 commuter routes (this includes a line to Pretoria) plus an extensive bus network to various suburbs in and around the train routes. |
| Car rentals | Visit our cars section to make a booking. |
Services
Airport Services & Facilities
| Facility | Details |
|---|---|
| Toilets | Located throughout the airport. Disabled toilet facilities are also available. |
| Showers | Located throughout the airport. |
| Baby change rooms | Located in the Arrivals hall. |
| Post box | Located in the Departure lounge. |
| Internet | Located in the Departure lounge. |
| Currency exchange | Located in the Departure lounge. |
| Public telephones | Located throughout the airport. |
| ATMs | Located throughout the airport. |
| Tourism information | The Information counter is located in the Arrivals hall. |
| Baggage Trolleys | Located throughout the airport. |
| Baggage Storage | Located in the Arrivals Hall. |
| Meet and Assist | Passengers requiring assistance can be escorted to the departure gate upon request. Ask a Customer Service Agent for assistance. |
Times and prices quoted are a guide only.



