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O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

International Airport
Johannesburg, Kempton Park
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    "Especially when you travel in Africa, you realize ORT is worldclass."(18 Tips)
    Ryan G.
    "domestic departures"(13 Tips)
    Herr Schlauschlau
    "Get a bottle of Clemengold Gin at the Big Five duty free!"(12 Tips)
    Graeme H.
    "Gautrain is the best option for getting into Jhb and PTA"(8 Tips)
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  • cage 3.
    cage 316September 11, 2013
    You have to check out the new viewing deck......awesome awesome awesome!!!!!!
  • John K.
    John KiddeNovember 7, 2014
    MASSIVE airport. If transferring to SA Express be prepared to go up a few escalators to reach the gate.
  • Justhenga Group Buying
    Justhenga Group BuyingFebruary 2, 2011
    O.R. Tambo International Airport, the gateway and true reflection of a modern Africa. Welcome to wonderful Jozi, don't worry there are no lions walking around ;) Justhenga Group Buying SA Read more
  • Chembe J.heart icon on user image
    Chembe JuniorJanuary 7, 2019
    Been here 50+ times
    It's a very good airport, very organized and modern in terms of technology
  • Rubina H.
    Rubina HassanDecember 18, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    Checking in early is always awesome! Chill and relax until your flight
  • Philip S.
    Philip SpangenbergOctober 14, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Best spot to arrange for a pick up by family / friends is outside the piece-a-pizza on the Muzz layer
  • Colinheart icon on user image
    ColinSeptember 7, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    The AlwaysOn gives you 30min complimentary or 50MB per day. Sign up with your email add #awesomeness
  • Alfred Z.heart icon on user image
    Alfred ZfilanFebruary 1, 2017
    The good: nice selection of shops with local crafts. The bad: make sure you have plenty of time for border control.
  • Andrew D.heart icon on user image
    Andrew DunsmureAugust 17, 2015
    Good airport with good lounges. Plenty of shops and generally well organised.
  • Willy K.
    Willy KalalaNovember 19, 2015
    Pick Up our French guests for Safaris. Welcome to South Africa, OR Tambo International Airport is our Africa Getaway
  • Ransford M.heart icon on user image
    Ransford MillsOctober 11, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Best standards and international customer experience. A lil expensive but what to do. 😁
  • Mazin A.heart icon on user image
    Mazin AlFebruary 9, 2015
    Africa's busiest airport with a capacity to handle up to 28 million passengers annually, serving all continents except Antarctica.
  • Davato
    DavatoAugust 12, 2018
    Very easy to get an Uber from this AirPort!
  • Neville
    NevilleAugust 13, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    check in online & save time. There is no need to stand in those long lines at the check in counters! If you have bags, most airlines have a fast bag drop service.
  • Mehrad W.heart icon on user image
    Mehrad WatsonJune 2, 2019
    So clean and Relaxing
  • Gordon T.heart icon on user image
    Gordon THOMPSONApril 25, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    Great stuff, very efficient thanks
  • Jacques M.heart icon on user image
    Jacques MalanMarch 26, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    This is for sure out best airport in South Africa. It is good and effective. Charging stations are still lacking...
  • Nigel A.
    Nigel AthertonFebruary 19, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Park at Emperors Palace and take the shuttle to the airport, much cheaper and lots to do at Emperors!
  • Once I.
    Once In Cape TownDecember 15, 2016
    If you get delayed, rather don't check through security yet - the shop offering on domestic departures side is minimal. On the plus side, the queues move fast
  • lamazone
    lamazoneNovember 30, 2013
    Long layover? Go to the BIDvest lounge, next to the Tax refund (1st floor, just after checking in terminal A). Your business class pass or 40$/275 Rd grants you a 4-hour stay in this business lounge.
  • Paige H.heart icon on user image
    Paige HunterAugust 3, 2017
    Relatively easy to navigate and a good variety of shops.
  • Kudzai M. M.
    Kudzai M. MubaiwaMay 14, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Buy a sim card only from Woolies 1 rand. The providers charge 20 rand. Don't use bureau de changes, withdraw from visa better rate. Btw Gautrain goes up till midnight if you need to use it.
  • Joe H.heart icon on user image
    Joe HallMarch 19, 2017
    When checking in, give yourselves plenty of time to make it through the layers of security.
  • MvdHeerik
    MvdHeerikSeptember 15, 2018
    Their Timberland store in duty free is a must visit
  • Sam M.
    Sam MMarch 11, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Alcohol has a heightened effect at higher altitudes so please take it easy on the bottle before you board and during flight.
  • Herr Schlauschlauheart icon on user image
    Herr SchlauschlauNovember 10, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Get a bottle of Clemengold Gin at the Big Five duty free!
  • Rob T.
    Rob ThompsonAugust 14, 2014
    Arrival is confusing and the help desk can be hard to negotiate. Use free wifi and google!
  • Nigel A.
    Nigel AthertonMay 13, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Park at Emperors Palace and grab the shuttle in. If you sign up for their loyalty card, parking is free!
  • Elinetrading
    ElinetradingDecember 10, 2014
    One of the best places to have a T-bone before flying out of the country
  • kg11
    kg11June 21, 2012
    The airport of recollections visited in 2010 at the time of the South Africa World Cup !!
  • Flat P.
    Flat PackAugust 25, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    The quietest time at this airport is a Sunday morning, simply breeze through security and immigration in under 30 minutes !
  • Gordon T.heart icon on user image
    Gordon THOMPSONMay 20, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    Are those security folks doing the right thing or just going through the motions - really cool airport
  • Colinheart icon on user image
    ColinJanuary 18, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    There's more than one tax refund desk in case you find a long queue at that first one. Just keep walking.
  • Adrian D.heart icon on user image
    Adrian De SmulJuly 12, 2016
    Big Five duty free has a bunch of great South African liquors
  • StuffOnSwarm.com
    StuffOnSwarm.comJuly 21, 2011
    Africa's busiest airport can handle up to 28,000,000 passengers annually. Named after Oliver Tambo, the former President of the A.N.C.Info by www.stuffon4sq.comFollow us on Twitter @stuff_on_4sq Read more
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    TW ✈️👸🏻October 2, 2018
    The boys in bright orange are there to help you and work on tips!
  • Majed A.heart icon on user image
    Majed AlashariApril 25, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Nice airport with good facilities.
  • Maya G.heart icon on user image
    Maya GalievaSeptember 5, 2018
    Free wifi, choice of coffee shops and duty free
  • Amanda G.
    Amanda GillespieOctober 17, 2011
    There is a free charging station just inside the Terminal B departures security checkpoint. EU and SA plug points, with a "bar counter" and stools to sit and work at.
  • Pramod H.
    Pramod HVApril 26, 2013
    Airlink Flight from George lands very smoothly at JNB... Avro RJ 85 is a nice aircraft ....
  • Fabyan O.
    Fabyan OliveiraDecember 5, 2018
    Been here 100+ times
    Come early and enjoy a coffee..!!!
  • Andy A.
    Andy AndersonNovember 21, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The timeous arrival of your luggage is not directly proportionate to the speed you walk to the carousel. Slow down.
  • Dawid R.
    Dawid RutkowskiOctober 15, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Postcards on ground, stamps on 1st, postbox on ground :) all in central part of terminal.
  • Luca G.heart icon on user image
    Luca GennariNovember 14, 2014
    The gateway to Africa! Safe and very well organized.
  • Meruschka
    MeruschkaDecember 6, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Finally free wifi! 50MB Per device!
  • Andrew BC 翁 Ô.
    Andrew BC 翁 ÔNGJanuary 11, 2017
    Great scenic views & getaway to Johannesburg
  • Bron H.
    Bron HolmesDecember 19, 2013
    Vida-E caffe is the best coffee shop - just after security
  • Trisha B.
    Trisha BudhaiJuly 13, 2015
    Busy, lots of food and drink options
  • Anna Gheart icon on user image
    Anna GMarch 3, 2014
    Beautiful airport and you can do all your African shopping here 👌🐘🗿
  • Elle M.heart icon on user image
    Elle MiddletonJune 23, 2017
    Beware of VAT tax office. There is a man there that ask for bribes!
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