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South Africa - O.R. Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) (JNB)

Full name:O.R. Tambo International Airport (ORTIA)
Location:The airport is 14 miles (22km) east of Johannesburg.
Time:GMT +2.
Contacts:Tel: +27 (0)11 921 6262.
Transfer to the City:An airport bus departs regularly to the city centre. Authorised shuttle buses and taxis are available; these display the ACSA logo on their vehicles. Hotel shuttle buses depart every 15 minutes from the bus terminal behind the Airport Sun International hotel. A reputable shuttle company is Magic Bus which is located on the ground floor of the domestic parkade building (Tel: +27 (0)11 394 6902).
Car rental:Car rental companies represented at the airport include Sizwe, Avis, Budget, Tempest, Europcar and Khaya.
Airport Taxis:A metered taxi will take about 30 to 40 minutes over 14 miles (22km) from the O. R. Tambo International Airport to the city centre. Taxi await opposite the international arrivals terminal (Terminal A). Only official metered taxis with a yellow taxi light on top should be taken as some others can be dangerous. Prices should range between US$30 to US$40.
Facilities:Facilties at the airport include bureaux de change, banks, a post office, shops, restaurants and bars, Internet access, mobile phone rental, viewing decks, a medical clinic and a prayer room.
Parking:Short- and long-term parking is available.
Departure tax:None.
Website:www.airports.co.za

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