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Johannesburg
is geographically centrally located in South
Africa. It is the second largest and the
economic hub of Africa. It is also the
largest transport hub for local,
cross-border and international travel.
There are numerous direct flights to
most African cities, New York, the major
European cities such as Istanbul, Athens,
London, Frankfurt, Lisbon, Paris, Rome, Sao
Paolo, Buenos Aires, the Gulf, Mumbai,
Singapore, Hong Kong, Bangkok and three
Australian cities.
Approximate flight
times; i.e. 11 hours from London and 19
hours from New York. There are several
budget airways making cheap flights to
Johannesburg. The time zone is close to
central European time.
Arrival
by Plane
The airport in
Johannesburg is "O R Tambo
International Airport" and is located 22
km. (14 miles) on the east of Johannesburg.
South African Airways (SAA) (http://www.flysaa.com)
is the national airline company. You may
easily find direct and indirect flights to
Johannesburg by the major airline companies
from all over the world. Approximate flight
times; i.e. 11 hours from London and 19
hours from New York. There are several
budget airways making cheap flights to
Johannesburg.
There are
regular shuttle
bus services
(Magic Bus Airport Transfers (Phone: +27
(011) 548 0822;
http://www.magicbus.co.za);
taxis and train (high
speed train from Sandton) services
for transportation in
Johannesburg
Airport. Using official ACSA
approved companies highly recommended for
airport to city taxi, shuttle, bus
services and car rentals in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg O R
Tambo International
Airport;
Airport Code : JNB
Address : Private Bag X1, O R Tambo
International Airport, 1627, South Africa
Phone : +27 (011) 921 6911
Web :
http://www.acsa.co.za |
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Taxis
& Transfers |
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Airport Link |
www.airportlink.co.za |
+27
(0)11 794 8300 |
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Kitima Shuttle |
www.kaylintours.com |
+27
(0)11 880 3885 |
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Cabs
For Women |
www.cabsforwomen.co.za |
+27
(0)861 777 778 |
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Corporate Cabs |
www.corporatecabs.co.za |
+27
(0)800 800 800 |
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Bradcorp Taxi Cabs |
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+27
(0)82 734 3638 |
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Driver Vasco |
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+27
(0)11 774 3333 |
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Roses
Taxis |
www.rosetaxis.com |
+27
(0)83 255 0933 |
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Bosh
and Sons Cabs |
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+27
(0)82 646 1201 |
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Mr
Shuttle |
www.rosetaxis.com |
+27
(0)82 800 5788 |
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Travelling in the Country
Travelers are able to travel within South
Africa via discount carriers such as
Kulula and Mango. The regular
airlines often offer competitive prices.
Durban is an hour’s flight, Port Elizabeth
90 minutes and Cape Town 2 hours from
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1time |
www.1time.co.za |
+27
(0)11 928 8000 |
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British Airways |
www.britishairways.co.za |
+27
(0)11 441 8600 |
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Kulula |
www.kulula.co.za |
+27
(0)86 158 5852 |
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Mango |
www.mango.co.za |
+27
(0)86 116 2646 |
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SAA |
www.flysaa.co.za |
+27
(0)86 135 9722 |
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Buses are
the cheapest way to get to many destinations
within South Africa. The road infrastructure
of Johannesburg and South Africa is very
well built and the luxury bus liners are
very comfortable.
Car hire in Johannesburg is another nice
option to travel around the cities. |
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Intercity Busses |
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Lanseria
Airport |
www.lanseria.co.za |
+27
(0)11 367 0300 |
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City to
City |
www.translux.co.za |
+27
(0)86 158 9282 |
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Greyhound |
www.greyhound.co.za |
+27
(0)11 276 8500 |
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Intercape |
www.intercape.co.za |
+27
(0)86 128 7287 |
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Roadlink |
www.saroadlink.co.za |
+27
(0)11 333 2223 |
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Translux |
www.translux.co.za |
+27
(0)11 774 3333 |
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Rail is
also another excellent way to see the
country. The Blue Train or Rovos
Rail offer first class journey to its
visitors. They are one of the world’s most
luxurious trains. Premier Classe and
Shosholoza Meyl are more cost
effective railways. |
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Rovos
Rail |
www.rovos.com |
+27
(0)12 315 8242 |
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Blue
Train |
www.bluetrain.co.za |
+27
(0)12 315 4000 |
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Premier
Classe |
www.premierclasse.co.za |
+27
(0)11 773 7483 |
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Shosholoza Meyl |
www.shosholozameyl.co.za |
+27
(0)11 774 4555 |
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