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| O. R. Tambo Airport | ||
| height | 5,558 feet | |
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| IATA code | JNB | |
| ICAO code | FAOR | |
| Number of passengers | 18.816.163 (2012), 20.803.950 (2016), 21.237.208 (2017) | |
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O.R. Tambo International Airport is the official name of Johannesburg Airport, it is often abbreviated to for the sake of simplicity ORTIA. He is known as Johannesburg Airport.
background
The airport was opened in 1952, at that time still under the name Jan Smuts International Airport. Since 2006 he bears the name of the anti-apartheid politician Oliver Reginald (O.R.) Tambo.
The airport is in the south of the city Kempton Park, it is about 20 km from Johannesburg and about 50 km from Pretoria away. It is located at an altitude of almost 1,700 m, altitude and temperature require a longer runway or a lower take-off weight than comparable airports in Central Europe. Nevertheless, the airport is equipped for all types of aircraft currently in use.
getting there
By train
The Gautrain is a new rail connection, the station is on the upper floor of the central airport building, there is currently only one route from the airport via Rhodesfield and Marlboro to Sandton. (Status 2011)
By taxi or shuttle bus
Taxis can go to the upper level and drop off guests directly in front of the departure hall; there are enough stands for taxis on the lower level in front of the arrival hall. Shuttle buses usually run a fixed route past the arrival hall. The big hotels have their own shuttle buses that run every 20-30 minutes during the day. Most porters (conspicuous uniforms) transport luggage for 5 - 10 rand to the correct shuttle bus.
In the street
- Of Johannesburg you get to ORTIA on the R24
- Of Pretoria one comes over Kempton Park on the R21 to the airport
- From the east, the R21 leads to the airport via Boksburg
Airlines and Destinations
The ORTIA is served by over 50 airlines, an overview can be found at Fluggesellschaft.de. Starting from Central Europe:
| airline | departure from |
|---|---|
| Air France | Paris-Charles de Gaulle |
| KLM | Amsterdam |
| Lufthansa | Frankfurt am Main |
| South African Airways | Frankfurt am Main, Munich |
| Swiss International Airlines | Zurich |
Transfer connections from the German-speaking area offer, among other things, El Al, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines.
The ORTIA is served by all South African airports, most of the South African airlines have their headquarters directly at the airport or in the vicinity.
Terminals
The terminal building is the central building of the airport, it is divided into Terminal A for international flights and that Terminal B for the national flight connections.
Arrivals
The arrival area is on the ground floor of the terminal building. Passport controls, baggage claim belts and customs are also located there.
departure
Most airlines have their ticket counters in the departure hall on the upper floor, apart from some counters for e-check-in, there are over 100 counters available, with European airlines having the higher numbers. Behind the security check one arrives at the boarding gate area.
Change
Passengers changing at ORTIA usually have to collect their luggage on arrival and check it in again. There should be a good two hours between landing and onward flight. This does not apply if the baggage has already been checked through on the first departure to the destination.
security
Sufficient security personnel are available in the airport area.
mobility
The traffic routes, toilets and shops are handicapped accessible. The distances within the airport are sometimes quite long. According to the information boards, you should plan around 10 minutes from passport control to Gate 12.
activities
Lounges
Planespotting
You have a good view of the runway from the departure gates.
shop
The goods customary at international airports are available in a total of over 100 shops. The prices are within reasonable limits.
Who paid that in South Africa VAT (14% sales tax) has to be reimbursed with his / her tax receipts (with the purchase!) And the purchased goods to a counter in the departure hall in front of the check-in counters. There you submit an application, and with the stamped paper you can pick up a check for the amount to be reimbursed at a counter at the boarding gates and cash it at a bank. Due to the fees incurred, this is only worthwhile for VAT amounts that exceed € 30.
kitchen
The more than 40 restaurants in the airport area reflect the cultural diversity of the country.
accommodation
Several large hotels are located in the immediate vicinity of the airport, see article Kempton Park
health
Practical advice
- There are several clearly marked information stands
- Telephone: 27 (0) 11 921 6262 or 027 (0) 11 921 6911 (Helpdesk)
- There are also (Christian and Muslim) prayer rooms available in the airport area
- There is a post office in the arrivals hall. In the area of the airport, WLAN is available for a fee, and there are sockets in the lounge areas. However, adapters are required.
Web links
- http://www.airports.co.za/airports/or-tambo-international - Official website of O. R. Tambo Airport
