South Africa - airports - Countries Guide

Name: Cape Town Airport
Location: The airport is situated 13 miles (20km) east of Cape Town.
Time: GMT +2.
Contacts: Tel: +27 (0)21 937 1200.
Transfer City: Door-to-door minibus services are available for the journey to the city, taking approximately half an hour costing US$15 (Tel: 021-713-2468). Many hotels and operate courtesy buses and a 24 hour backpacker bus is available hourly to many hostels for US$15 and US$17 after 5pm. Taxis are available in the arrivals parking lot but are expensive costing around US$20 to the city centre. A shared taxi, also called a Rikki, can be reserved and is slightly cheaper than a taxi (Tel: 0861 745 547). Car rentals can be made from the arrivals terminal or before hand at SouthAfriCar.
Car rental: Car rental companies represented at the airport include Hertz, Avis, National Alamo, Budget, Europcar and Tempest.
Airport facilities: ATMs, bars, restaurants and currency exchange facilities are available throughout the airport. There are several shops, including duty-free in the International Departures' section. A VAT refund service is available by the International check in desk. Hotels reservations and tourist information are available in the International Terminal. There is a Vodacom shop in International Arrivals where visitors can buy local SIM cards for their mobile phones.

Name: Johannesburg Airport
Location: The airport is 14 miles (22km) east of Johannesburg.
Time: GMT +2.
Contacts: Tel: +27 (0)11 921 6262.
Transfer 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 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.

Name: Durban International Airport
Location: The airport is 10 miles (16km) southwest of Durban.
Time: GMT +2.
Contacts: Tel: +27 (0)31 451 6758.
Transfer City: An airport bus service is available to connect to the city, and a coastal town service carries passengers to the outlying resorts. Airport shuttle services include Cheetah Coaches (033 342 0266), Coastal Motor Transport Bus Service (031 465 5573) and Super Shuttle (031 465 1606). Taxis are available from outside the departures terminal and cost about R100 to the city centre, approximately half an hour away. Several car rental companies are represented at the airport.
Car rental: Numerous car rental companies represented at the airport include Avis, Khaya, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and National.
Airport facilities: Facilities at the airport include ATMS, a bank, lounges, a post office, restaurants and bars, and shops. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.

. Name: Kimberley Airport
Location: The airport is situated five miles (8km) south of Kimberley.
Time: GMT +2.
Contacts: Tel: +27 (0)53 851 1032.
Transfer City: There is no bus service between the airport and the city, but a taxi service is available on request and car hire agencies are available at the airport.
Car rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Europcar and National Alamo.
Airport facilities: Facilities include a pub in the arrivals terminal, public phones and an ATM.

Name: East London Airport
Location: The airport is located six miles (9km) west of the city centre.
Time: GMT +2.
Contacts: Tel: +27 (0)43 706 0306.
Transfer City: Gateway Shuttle (tel: 043 743 139) and Redshuttle Bus Services leave from in front of the arrivals terminal. Bookings should be made in advance. Their schedule follows flight schedules.
Car rental: Rental companies at the airport include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Tempest.
Airport facilities: The airport has an ATM in the departures hall and information desk in the arrivals hall. A coffee shop, restaurant and bookshop are also available in the terminal building.

Name: Bloemfontein Airport
Location: The airport is located six miles (10km) from the city centre.
Time: GMT +2.
Contacts: Tel: +27 (0)51 407 2240.
Transfer City: Taxis and shuttles, which should be booked in advance, are available just outside the terminal building; schedules match the arrival of flights. Contact the Bloemfontein Airport helpdesk for more information.
Car rental: Car rental companies at the airport include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Europcar, National Alamo and Tempest. All car rental stands are located in the terminal building.
Airport facilities: The airport has a mobile phone rental shop, coffee bar, bookshop, restaurant and information desk. A VIP lounge and business lounge, conference room and ATM machine are also available.

Name: Port Elizabeth Airport
Location: The airport is situated about two miles (3km) south of PE.
Time: GMT +2.
Contacts: Tel: +27 (0)41 507 7319.
Transfer City: Taxis provide the only transport to the city centre.
Car rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Europcar and National.
Airport facilities: Facilities include several shops as well as restaurants, cafes and pubs, and conference facilities. An ATM is available for cash withdrawal.

Name: George Airport
Location: The airport is situated six miles (10km) from George.
Time: GMT +2.
Contacts: Tel: +27 (0)44 876 9310.
Transfer City: Taxis are the only form of transport between the city and the airport.
Car rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz and Europcar.
Airport facilities: Facilities include foreign exchange, an ATM, conference facilities, cafes, and a few snack shops. Cellphones are also available for rent.

Name: Kruger Mpumalanga Airport
Location: The airport is situated 16 miles (25km) from Nelspruit at White River.
Time: GMT +2.
Contacts: Tel: +27 (0)13 753 7500.
Transfer City: Taxis are available.
Car rental: A number of car rental companies are located at the airport including Avis, Hertz, National/Alamo, Europcar and Budget.
Airport facilities: Facilities include an ATM and currency exchange facilities, a restaurant, café and curio shops.

Name: Hoedspruit Airport
Location: The airport is situated five miles (8km) from Hoedspruit and is situated within the Hoedspruit Air Force Base Nature Reserve.
Time: GMT +2.
Contacts: Tel: +27 (0)15 793 3681.
Transfer City:
Car rental: Avis has a rental office on site.
Airport facilities: Foreign exchange is available, and there is a small restaurant and curio shop.

Name: Richards Bay Airport
Location: Richards Bay Airport is located four miles (7 km) north west of Richards Bay.
Time: GMT + 2.
Contacts: Tel: +27 (0)35 789 9630.
Transfer City: Taxis are available outside the arrivals hall.
Car rental: Car rental companies available are Sixt, Drive South Africa, Hertz, National, RIS Vehicle Hire, Avis, Budget, Afropulse, Europcar and Tempest.
Airport facilities: The Runway Restaurant and Bar provides refreshment for travellers.

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