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South Africa is the most developed country in Africa, with one of the strongest economies of the continent. Therefore a high number of flights in Africa is to or from a destination in South Africa. See below for more information on Cape Town International.

Contents 1 Flights 1.1 International 1.2 National 2 Airlines 2.1 South African Airways 2.2 Comair 2.3 Interair 2.4 SA Airlink 2.5 SA Express 2.6 Other Airlines 3 Airports 3.1 OR Tambo International 3.1.1 Facilities 3.1.2 Car hire 3.1.3 Airport Transfers/Shuttles 3.1.4 Sleep 3.1.5 Contact 3.2 Cape Town International 3.2.1 Facilities 3.2.2 Car hire 3.2.3 Sleep 3.2.4 Contact 3.3 Kruger Mpumalanga International 3.3.1 Facilities 3.3.2 Sleep 3.4 Durban International Airport 3.5 Gateway International Airport 3.6 Bloemfontein Airport 3.7 East London Airport 3.8 George Airport 3.9 Kimberley Airport 3.10 Lanseria International Airport 3.11 Port Elizabeth Airport 3.12 Upington Airport 3.13 Rand Airport 3.14 Grand Central Airport 3.15 Pilanesberg Airport 3.16 Oribi Airport

[edit] Flights

[edit] International

South Africa is a major hub for air travel in the Southern African region.

The two most used airports for international flights are Cape Town International and OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg.

There are regular flights arrive in South Africa from major centers throughout Africa including: Blantyre, Cairo, Gaborone, Dar es Salaam, Harare, Lilongwe, Livingstone, Luanda, Lusaka, Kinshasa, Maputo, Manzini, Maun, Mauritius, Nairobi, Victoria Falls and Windhoek.

• Cape Town to Gaborone - SA Express on Mondays and Fridays
• Cape Town to Maun - Direct on Monday and Friday
• Cape Town to Mauritius - Thursday and Saturday on Air Mauritius
• Cape Town to Walvis Bay - Sunday to Friday on SA Express
• Cape Town to Windhoek - Daily on SA Airlink and Air Namibia
• Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg - Daily on SAA and Air Tanzania
• Johannesburg to Dar es Salaam - Daily on SAA and Air Tanzania
• Johannesburg to Gaborone - Daily flights on SA Express
• Johannesburg to Kilimanjaro - Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday on Air Tanzania
• Johannesburg to Lusaka - Daily on SAA
• Johannesburg to Maputo - Daily flights on either SAA or Mozambique airlines.
• Johannesburg to Mauritius - Daily on either SAA or Air Mautirius
• Johannesburg to Maun - Daily flights
• Johannesburg to Maseru - Daily flights on SAA Airlink
• Johannesburg to Nairobi - Daily on either SAA or Kenya Airways
• Johannesburg to Seychelles - Tuesday and Saturday on Air Seychelles
• Johannesburg to Swaziland - Daily on SA Airlink
• Johannesburg to Victoria Falls - Daily on SAA and BA
• Johannesburg to Walvis Bay - Sunday to Friday on SA Express
• Johannesburg to Windhoek - Daily on SAA, BA, Comair, and Air Namibia
• Johannesburg to Zanzibar - Tuesday and Sunday on SAA. Daily connecting flight via Dar es Salaam.
• Gaborone to Cape Town - SA Express on Mondays and Fridays
• Gaborone to Johannesburg - Daily flights on SA Express
• Kilimanjaro to Johannesburg - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday on Air Tanzania
• Lusaka to Johannesburg - Daily on SAA
• Maputo to Johannesburg - Daily flights on either SAA or Mozambique airlines.
• Maseru to Johannesburg - Daily flights on SAA Airlink
• Maun to Cape Town - Direct on Thursday and Sunday
• Maun to Johannesburg - Daily flights
• Mauritius to Johannesburg - Daily on either SAA or Air Mautirius
• Mauritius to Cape Town - Thursday and Saturday on Air Mauritius
• Nairobi to Johannesburg - Daily on either SAA or Kenya Airways
• Seychelles to Johannesburg - Tuesday and Sunday on Air Seychelles
• Swaziland to Johannesburg - Daily on SA Airlink
• Victoria Falls to Johannesburg - Daily on SAA and BA
• Walvis Bay to Johannesburg - Sunday to Friday on SA Express
• Walvis Bay to Cape Town - Sunday to Friday on SA Express
• Windhoek to Johannesburg - Daily on SAA, BA, Comair, and Air Namibia
• Windhoek to Cape Town - Daily on SA Airlink and Air Namibia
• Zanzibar to Johannesburg - Tuesday and Sunday on SAA. Daily connecting flight via Dar es Salaam.

Direct flights also arrive from major European centers, including: Amsterdam, Athens, Madrid, London, Paris, Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich and Lisbon.

There are also direct flights from Abu Dhabi, Bangkok, Dubai, Doha, New York, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Buenos Aires, Mumbai, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Sao Paulo, Singapore, Sydney and Perth.

[edit] National

There are multiple daily flights to all the major airports within the country. Contact any of the airlines for details. The low cost airlines (1 Time, Kulula, Mango) are usually the cheapest and prices can be compared online. It is also worth comparing with the SAA rates as they usually have online specials which are very reasonable.

See also Discount airlines in Africa.

[edit] Airlines

[edit] South African Airways

Flag carrier. Has a big network to most South African cities and operates a wide range of International flights to/from North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

Summary

• Code: SAA
• Phone: +27 (0)11 978-5313
• Homepage: www.flysaa.com

[edit] Comair

Affiliate of British Airways in South Africa. Operates to most major cities.

Summary

• Code:
• Phone: +27 (0)11 921-0111
• Homepage: www.comair.co.za

[edit] Interair

One of the smaller airlines of the country. Mainly operates to destinations in Central Africa.

Summary

• Code:
• Phone: +27 (0)11 616-0636
• Homepage: www.interair.co.za

[edit] SA Airlink

One of the regional arms of SAA and operate mostly to smaller airports from Johannesburg and Cape Town or on low-density routes.

Summary

• Code:
• Phone: +27 (0)11 978-5313
• Homepage: www.saairlink.co.za

[edit] SA Express

One of the regional arms of SAA and operate mostly to smaller airports from Johannesburg and Cape Town or on low-density routes.

Summary

• Code:
• Phone: +27 (0)11 978-2355
• Homepage: www.saexpress.co.za

[edit] Other Airlines

• 1Time has flights to major cities in South Africa
• Kulula.com was the first sub-saharan discount airline in Africa.
• Mango, the new kid on the block, started operations in November 2006 with flights between Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Bloemfontein

Smaller airlines like Civair or NAC normally operate charter flights, but sometimes have a few local routes.

A real adventure is flying with an old classic airliner. There are some tour operators offering such flights, mainly in the Gauteng region. One example is Rovos Air, a divison of Rovos Rail.

See also Discount airlines in Africa.

[edit] Airports

OR Tambo International in Johannesburg and Cape Town International are the two major international gateways for tourists and foreign visitors. All the larger airports in South Africa used to be state owned, but has been privatised and are now managed by the Airports Company of South Africa.

[edit] OR Tambo International

<listing name="JNB/FAJS" phone="+27 (0)11 921-6262" url="http://www.acsa.co.za/" lat="-26.140" long="28.250">Johannesburg, International Port of Entry</listing> Template:Infobox

Located in Kempton Park, about 20km east of downtown Johannesburg this airport serves at the major sub-Saharan hub. More than 40 airlines fly regular flight to and from here. Everything you would expect from a large international airport is catered for; plenty of restaurants, shops and ATMs. This airport has been renamed twice in the last couple of years; you may find that people and publications still refer to it by it's previous names of Johannesburg International Airport or Jan Smuts. The airport is constantly expanding and you will probably find construction work in progress, the current big project is an additional International Terminal.

The airport is located at the intersection of the R21 and R24 freeways. From Johannesburg, follow the R24 east and take exit 46, from Tshwane, follow the R21 south and take exit 46.

[edit] Facilities

• <listing name="Airport Clinic & Travel Vaccination Centre" phone="+27 (0)11 921-6609" directions="Ground Floor, New Domestic Arrivals Terminal">GP, dentist, vaccinations and malaria prophylaxis</listing>
• <listing name="ATMs" directions="Located at international arrivals and the shopping level in the Domestic Terminal"></listing>
• <listing name="Baggage storage" hours="Open 24 hours" price="R50 per item for the first day, R40 thereafter" directions="Below International arrivals on the upper level of the underground parkade, near the main lift lobby."></listing>
• <listing name="Baggage wrapping in plastic" hours="Open 24 hours" price="R35 per item" directions="Below International arrivals on the upper level of the underground parkade, near the main lift lobby."></listing>
• <listing name="Foreign exchange" directions="Located in International Arrivals Terminal">ABSA, American Express, Rennies and Master Currency has outlets here.</listing>
• <listing name="VAT Refunds" phone="+27 (0)11 394-1117" email="info@taxrefunds.co.za" url="http://www.taxrefunds.co.za/" directions="Mezzanine level, International Departures, just after you have passed passport control"></listing>

[edit] Car hire

Car hire companies are all located on level 0 in the multistory parking area opposite the Domestic Terminal.

• <listing name="Avis Car Rental" phone="+27 (0)11 923-3730"></listing>
• <listing name="Budget Rent A Car" phone="+27 (0)11 390-1924"></listing>
• <listing name="Europcar" phone="+27 (0)11 394-8831"></listing>
• <listing name="Hertz Car Hire" phone="+27 (0)11 390-2066"></listing>
• <listing name="Imperial Car Hire" alt="" address="" directions="" phone="+27 (0)11 390-1481" url="" hours="" price="" lat="" long=""></listing>
• <listing name="Khaya Car Rental" phone="+27 (0)11 390-2347"></listing>
• <listing name="National Car Rental" phone="+27 (0)11 394-3580"></listing>
• <listing name="Sizwe Car Rental" phone="+27 (0)11 390-2340"></listing>
• <listing name="Tempest Car Rental" phone="+27 (0)11 394-8626"></listing>

[edit] Airport Transfers/Shuttles

Many Tour Operators offer transport/shuttles to and from the airport. Having someone who know the areas drive you around gives you more peace of mind.

Scheduled services

• <listing name="Magic Bus" alt="" directions="Located in the multistory parkade opposite the domestic terminal, but you can also email or phone them and request that you be met at the gate when your flight arrives" address="" phone="+27 (0)11 394-6902" email="info@magicbus.co.za" fax="+27 (0)11 466-2565" url="http://www.magicbus.co.za" hours="Every two hours from 8AM to 6PM" price="To Sandton: adults R120, children R90">Offers a scheduled service to most major hotels in Johannesburg/Sandton</listing>

Unscheduled services, book in advance

• <listing name="Airport Shuttle" alt="" directions="" address="" phone="+27 (0)861 748-8853 " email="info@airportshuttle.co.za" fax="+27 (0)86 501-0715" url="http://www.airportshuttle.co.za" hours="" price="To Sandton:R275 for max 3 passengers, R390 for max 7 passengers. To Sun City: R1200 max 5 passengers and a range of options in between"></listing>
• <listing name="Buzz Around" url="http://buzzaround.co.za" phone="+27 (0)83 651-6700" phoneextra="+27 (0)83 264-4552" fax="+27 (0)86 653-7419" email="info@buzzaround.co.za" price="To Sandton: R300 for up to 3 passengers, R50 for any additional passengers"></listing>
• <listing name="Your Choice Tours and Shuttles" directions="" address="" phone="+27 (0)845804802" hours="24Hours" url="http://www.yct.co.za"></listing>

[edit] Sleep

[edit] Contact

• <listing name="Always On Wi-Fi" url="http://www.alwayson.co.za" phone="+27 (0)11 575-2505" price="From R15 for 10 minutes or R60 for 100MB">Simply connect to the access point and you will be given the opportunity to pay for access by credit card.</listing>

[edit] Cape Town International

<listing name="CPT/FACT" url="http://www.acsa.co.za/" phone="+27 (0)21 937-1200" lat="-33.960" long="18.600">Cape Town, International Port of Entry</listing>

The second biggest airport in South Africa and is located around 20km east from the city centre of Cape Town. It can easily reached by all National Roads and situated directly at the N2 near Bellville.

A growing number of International airlines fly into CPT. These are:

• Air Mauritius - Mauritius
• Air Namibia - Windhoek, Oranjemund, Lüderitz, Walvis Bay
• Air Botswana - Maun
• Air Kenya - Nairobi
• British Airways - London-Heathrow
• Delta Air Lines - New York (JFK) via Dakar
• KLM - Amsterdam
• Lufthansa - Frankfurt, Munich (seasonal)
• Malaysia Airlines - Kuala Lumpur, Buenos Aires
• Qatar Airways - Doha
• Singapore Airlines - Singapore
• Turkish Airlines - Istanbul
• Varig - Brazil
• Virgin Atlantic - London-Heathrow

South African Airways and South African Express operate some international routes from CPT, but for the majority of destinations you will have to fly via Johannesburg. Some flights offered are to Frankfurt, London, Gaborone, and few cities in Namibia.

[edit] Facilities

• <listing name="ATMs" directions="In all terminals"></listing>
• <listing name="Baggage storage" directions="In the Domestic Arrivals terminal" price="R15 per bag per day" phone="+27 (0)21 936-2884"></listing>
• <listing name="Clinic" phone="+27 (0)21 936-2277" directions="Southern Office Block"></listing>
• <listing name="Foreign exchange" directions="Located in International Arrivals and Departure Terminals">Master Currency and ABSA</listing>
• <listing name="VAT Refunds" phone="+27 (0)21 934-8675" email="info@taxrefunds.co.za" url="http://www.taxrefunds.co.za/" directions="International Departures, between passport control and the gates"></listing>

[edit] Car hire

• <listing name="Avis" phone="+27 (0)21 934-0330"></listing>
• <listing name="Budget" phone="+27 (0)21 934-3180"></listing>
• <listing name="Europcar" phone="+27 (0)21 934-4750"></listing>
• <listing name="Hertz" phone="+27 (0)21 934-3913"></listing>
• <listing name="Imperial" phone="+27 (0)21 934-8600"></listing>
• <listing name="National Alamo" phone="+27 (0)21 934-7499"></listing>
• <listing name="Tempest" phone="+27 (0)21 934-8650"></listing>
• <listing name="Dollar Thrifty" phone="+27 (0)21 934-0266"></listing>

[edit] Sleep

• <listing name="City Lodge" url="http://www.citylodge.co.za" phone="+27 (0)21 934-7303" directions="Right next to the airport"></listing>

[edit] Contact

• <listing name="Always On Wi-Fi" url="http://www.alwayson.co.za" phone="+27 (0)11 575-2505" price="From R15 for 10 minutes or R60 for 100MB">Simply connect to the access point and you will be given the opportunity to pay for access by credit card.</listing>

[edit] Kruger Mpumalanga International

<listing name="MQP/FAKN" phone="+27 (0)13 753-7500" url="http://www.kmiairport.co.za/" lat="-25.390" long="31.100">Kruger National Park, International Port of Entry</listing> This airport is located just a 30 minute drive outside the Kruger National Park.

Distances to Kruger National Park entrance gates 76 km to Phabeni Gate 63 km to Malelane Gate 82 km to Kruger Gate 40 km to Numbi Gate

[edit] Facilities

[edit] Sleep

[edit] Durban International Airport

<listing name="DUR/FADN" phone="+27 (0)31 451-6758" url="http://www.acsa.co.za/" lat="-29.970" long"30.950">Durban, International Port of Entry</listing>

Durban Airport is served by all major South African airlines. Flights to most citites are operated. A number of smaller cities are however not connected from here. Also provides flights to Mauritius

International flights take place to Mauritius (Air Mauritius) and Swaziland (with Swazi Express Airways and South African Express).

[edit] Gateway International Airport

<listing name="PTG/FAPB" phone="+27 (0)15 288-0122" url="" lat="-23.850" long="29.460">Polokwane, International Port of Entry</listing>

[edit] Bloemfontein Airport

<listing name="BFN/FABL" phone="+27 (0)51 407-2240" url="http://www.acsa.co.za/" lat="-29.090" long="26.300">Bloemfontein, International Port of Entry</listing>

[edit] East London Airport

<listing name="ELS/FAEL" phone="+27 (0)43 706-0306" url="http://www.acsa.co.za/" lat="-29.090" long="26.300">East London</listing>

[edit] George Airport

<listing name="GRJ/FAGG" phone="+27 (0)44 876-9310" url="http://www.acsa.co.za/" lat="-34.010" long="22.380">George</listing>

[edit] Kimberley Airport

<listing name="KIM/FAKM" phone="+27 (0)53 851-1032" url="http://www.acsa.co.za/" lat="-28.800" long="24.770">Kimberley</listing>

[edit] Lanseria International Airport

<listing name="HLA/FALA" phone="+27 (0)11 659-2750" url="http://www.lanseria.co.za/" email="info@lanseria.co.za" lat="-25.940" long="27.930">Johannesburg, International Port of Entry</listing>

Mainly used for smaller charter, cargo and classic airlines flights, it is in fact busier than Joburg International & sees more air traffic. Kulula.com [1] is currently flying a commercial flight to Cape Town from the airport.

[edit] Port Elizabeth Airport

<listing name="PLZ/FAPE" phone="+27 (0)41 507-7319" url="http://www.acsa.co.za/" lat="-33.980" long="25.620">Port Elizabeth</listing>

[edit] Upington Airport

<listing name="UTN/FAUP" phone="+27 (0)54 337-7900" url="http://www.acsa.co.za/" lat="-28.400" long="21.260">Upington</listing>

[edit] Rand Airport

<listing name="QRA/FAGM" url="http://www.randairport.co.za/">Johannesburg</listing> Primarily a business and general aviation airport.

[edit] Grand Central Airport

<listing name="GCJ/FAGC" url="http://grandcentral.co.za/">Johannesburg</listing> Located just off the N1 between Johannesburg and Pretoria this airport is primarily a business and general aviation airport.

[edit] Pilanesberg Airport

<listing name="NTY/FAPN" phone="+27 (0)14 552-1261" url="http://www.acsa.co.za/">Pilanesberg, International Port of Entry</listing> Located just outside Sun City provides daily flights to and from Johannesburg

[edit] Oribi Airport

Phone number: +27 033 392 3100 Pietermaritzburg Oribi Airport offers daily flights to Johannesburg. Service can be slightly erratic or heavily booked, so keep that in mind when booking important flights.

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