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O.R. Tambo International Airport
Johannesburg, South Africa
O.R. Tambo International Airport
Africa's busiest airport, gateway to southern Africa.
- ›Named after anti-apartheid leader Oliver Reginald Tambo in 2006.
- ›Consistently ranked as Africa's busiest airport by passenger traffic.
- ›Handles approximately 20–21 million passengers per year in recent pre-pandemic figures.
- ›Located in Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni, not within Johannesburg city proper.
- ›Serves as a major connecting hub for flights between Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific via southern Africa.
O.R. Tambo International Airport, named after the late South African anti-apartheid leader Oliver Reginald Tambo, is the largest and busiest airport in Africa, handling over 21 million passengers annually. Located in Kempton Park, east of Johannesburg, it serves as the primary hub for South African Airways and a major connecting point for intercontinental traffic between Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The airport underwent significant modernisation ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, cementing its status as a world-class aviation facility.
- Terminal A (International) — Handles all international departures and arrivals, featuring extensive retail, dining, and premium lounges across multiple levels.
- Terminal B (Domestic) — Serves domestic routes within South Africa, primarily used by South African Airways, FlySafair, Kulula, and Airlink.
- Terminal C (Domestic/Regional) — Supports overflow domestic and some regional African operations, connected to Terminal B via internal walkways.
- Gautrain rapid rail service connecting the airport to Sandton, Rosebank, and Pretoria
- Airport shuttle buses to Johannesburg CBD and major hotels
- Metered taxis and ride-hailing services (Uber, Bolt) at designated ranks outside arrivals
- Car rental desks from Avis, Hertz, Budget, Europcar, and Sixt in the arrivals hall
- Hotel courtesy shuttles available from most major accommodation providers in the region
- Intercontinental Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
- Peermont Metcourt Hotel at Emperors Palace
- Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo
- City Lodge Hotel O.R. Tambo
- Park Inn by Radisson Johannesburg Airport
The international terminal offers a broad range of dining from sit-down restaurants like Vida e Caffè, Nando's, and Tashas to fast-food outlets and local South African cuisine options. The domestic terminal has a more compact but well-stocked food court with coffee bars and grab-and-go options suited to shorter layovers. Outside the airport perimeter, the nearby Emperors Palace entertainment complex offers casino dining and multiple restaurants within minutes of the terminal.
- Allow at least 3 hours before international departure as security and immigration queues can be lengthy during peak periods.
- The Gautrain is the fastest and most reliable way to reach Sandton or Pretoria, running frequently during daytime hours.
- Currency exchange desks inside arrivals offer convenience but bank ATMs typically provide more competitive rates.
- Keep your valuables secure in the car park areas and use only official metered taxis or pre-booked ride-hailing services to avoid unlicensed operators.
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O. R. Tambo International Airport is an international airport serving the twin cities of Johannesburg and Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa,. It is situated in Kempton Park, Gauteng. It serves as the primary airport for domestic and international travel for South Africa and since 2020, it is Africa's second busiest airport, with a capacity to handle up to 28 million passengers annually. The airport serves as the hub for South African Airways.
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