Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)

Overview

Bloemfontein Airport (BFN) is located 10.5 miles (17km) from the city centre. A small airport with basic amenities, it serves passengers on flights to Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, and Port Elizabeth.

Location

The airport is located 8 miles (13km) from the city centre.

Getting to the city

Public transport servicing the airport is limited. Minibus taxis are available but are unreliable and often overcrowded. The best way to get to the city is by hired car or taxi.

Time

GMT +2

Contacts

Tel: +27 51 407 2200

Car rental

Car rental companies at the airport include Avis, Hertz, Europcar, National, National Alamo, and Tempest.

Airport Taxis

Taxis and shuttles, which should be booked in advance, are available just outside the terminal building. One should consider private services such as Uber.

Facilities

The airport has a mobile phone rental shop, ATM, restaurants, and an information desk.

Parking

Covered parking is available, starting at ZAR 22 per hour, while open parking begins at ZAR 16 per hour.

Website

www.acsa.co.za

Internet

Four free hours of WiFi are provided to passengers in the boarding areas of the airport. Alternatively, customers can make use of 1 gigabyte of data. However, if the four hours elapse or passengers use all the data, they can top up with a pay-as-you-go service.

Bloemfontein Airport Taxis: the taxi fares above are intended as a guideline only.