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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 5.15pm.

Economy check-in for Qantas operated flights is available from counters A2-5. Check-in for First is A8, Business A6 and A7, and Premium Economy A5. Check-in for Chairmans Lounge, Qantas Club and oneworld Emerald passengers is available at counters A5-8.

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).

SAA Baobab Lounge

  • Operated by South African Airways, the Baobab Lounge (Business Class) is located on the upper level of the main departure lounge at the northern end of the terminal.
  • All eligible customers departing on QF64 and QF304 to Perth will be invited to use the lounge.
  • Open from 0630 to 2130 daily.

Menzies Shongololo Lounge

  • The Menzies Shongololo Lounge (Business and First Class) is located adjacent to gate A7.
  • All eligible customers departing on QF64 and QF304 will be invited to use the lounge.
  • Open from 0730 to 2200 daily.

SAA Cycad Lounge

  • Operated by South African Airways, The Cycad Lounge (First Class) is located in the Upper level of departure lounge at Northern end of the terminal.
  • All eligible customers departing on QF64 and QF304 will be invited to use the lounge.
  • Open from 0630 to 2130 daily

British Airways Galleries Lounge

  • The British Airways Galleries Lounge located on the Upper level of Main departure lounge at the Northern end near Carol Boyes Duty Free will be made available for all eligible customers departing on QF64 to Sydney.
  • The oneworld access policy applies for emerald and sapphire oneworld members when using the British Airways lounge.
  • Open from 1530 to 2130 daily.

Transport Information

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

Visit Johannesburg International Airport website for current car parking rates.

TaxisApproximately ZAR400 one way to the city.
BusesMagic Bus operate shuttle services between Johannesburg CBD and the airport.

Fares start at ZAR195 one way.

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 28 February 2011.
Times and prices quoted are a guide only.