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Johannesburg O R Tambo International Airport

Important information

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Airport Location

  • 45km (28 miles) from Sandton Business District.

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Qantas Flights

  • Qantas flights QF64 to Sydney operate from Terminal A.
  • Qantas codeshare flights QF304 to Perth operate from Terminal B.

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.

* Note: The terminals in Johannesburg operate as 'Silent Terminals'. This means no boarding announcements, or calls for passengers are made over loudspeakers. It is up to passengers to check screens for boarding gate information and times.

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.

Transfer between terminals

It is a short walk between the International terminal (Terminal A) and the Domestic terminal (Terminal B).

Lounge Information

Find out more about lounge features, operating hours and access to the;

Transport Information

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TransportDetails
CarThe airport is approximately a 45 minute drive from the city.

Visit Johannesburg International Airport website for current car parking rates.

TaxisApproximately ZAR480 one way to the city.
TrainsA 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 rentalsVisit our cars section to make a booking.

Airport Services & Facilities

FacilityDetails
ToiletsLocated throughout the airport.
Disabled toilet facilities are also available.
ShowersLocated throughout the airport.
Baby change roomsLocated in the Arrivals hall.
Post boxLocated in the Departure lounge.
InternetLocated in the Departure lounge.
Currency exchangeLocated in the Departure lounge.
Public telephonesLocated throughout the airport.
ATMsLocated throughout the airport.
Tourism informationThe Information counter is located in the Arrivals hall.
Baggage TrolleysLocated throughout the airport.
Baggage StorageLocated in the Arrivals Hall.
Meet and AssistPassengers requiring assistance can be escorted to the departure gate upon request. Ask a Customer Service Agent for assistance.
Information is correct as of August 2012.
Times and prices quoted are a guide only.