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O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

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"The gateway to Africa!"(18 Tips)
"Gautrain Gold Card to pay and reload by creditcard for the train."(8 Tips)
"Good nusic, clean and a world class Airport"(9 Tips)
"International Premier slow lounge..."(8 Tips)

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Pavel TcholakovSeptember 2, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Permanent residents can now use the South African passport queue - nice touch!
NevilleJune 13, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Make sure your travel agent knows that you need a Visa Waiver before traveling overseas. Could delay check-in by about 45 min.
Jai OthmanMarch 18, 2012
Something to share: The taxi driver told me, "O.R Tambo" is the name one of the new South Africa’s most important founding fathers,Oliver Reginald Tambo.
rushay booysenAugust 20, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Leave your vehicle just catch the Gautrain it will save you loads of stress
Karim GeorgeNovember 30, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Currency exchange offices beside the luggage carousel at the airport charge airline crew more fees on exchange than outside
Edwin KupsAugust 14, 2014
Been here 5+ times
I guess it's the best and biggest airport in Africa and deservedly so.
Anu AggarwalApril 21, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Seriously there is no urgency or efficiency in this place...my how they just watch the world go by....
Takunda ChingonzohOctober 14, 2018
Been here 10+ times
Always on WiFi nolonger has the free package. Connect to VAST instead!
Matt MaraisJanuary 22, 2014
Love the International Premier slow lounge... Compliments of my FNB Platinum Cheque Card #JustSaying ;)
marcus HNovember 11, 2014
It is an airport. You can depart from here or enter Namibia. What else? Nothing else!
Jason KSeptember 13, 2014
Been here 50+ times
The Keg and Aviator is a good spot to wait at.
Kim MartinJuly 7, 2016
Comair need to get their act together! Always seem to have issues when we fly with them.
RD Thompson🌇🌞🌘⚡August 13, 2012
Been here 5+ times
El al airlines to Israel security is really tight, get to checking 1h30 minutes earlier to make it easier.
ENID IRUNGUSeptember 28, 2015
The staff at Jacksons are great and the food us Worldclass
Gituma NturibiOctober 10, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Take the Gautrain from Rhodesfield, much cheaper and a stone's throw away
Travel ChickApril 10, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Love the slow lounge! Good food, but wifi could be stronger.
Rick EsterhuizenMarch 3, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Best parking service is Mr Parking!!!!
Shaun SonnySeptember 25, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Qantas counter check in is very efficient. Good job👍
Miguel ChanMay 19, 2016
Been here 25+ times
SAA lounge is spacious and awesome
Ivans KayDecember 22, 2014
Been here 10+ times
It's the shortest stretch and yet the most expensive. I'm talking about Rhodesfield - OR Tambo International Airport
S ANovember 30, 2019
This is one of the worst airport. Passport Control was a zoo. A line 4 diplomats only BUT not marked. No one behind. Regular folks was filled with HUNDREDS (8 lines of 25 ppl). Only 3 windows working.
DJ DINO BRAVO®️December 25, 2013
Been here 100+ times
This Is The Biggest And Busiest Airport In Africa. Just Watch Out For Fake Taxi Drivers
Scott🇭🇰🇨🇳🇹🇭🇨🇦July 1, 2013
No free wifi. And line up at immigration is chaotic as people from different queues can walk to different immigration desk counters. Watch out for porters who ask to help you with your luggages
Mauro MarchioroNovember 17, 2014
Great service from Holiday Inn Express Munich Airport.
Adriano Da SilvaSeptember 9, 2012
Been here 5+ times
The Ocean Basket sushi bar has a great variety of japanese food!
Karen LancasterOctober 15, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Saying "Bon voyage" to one lot & "welcome" to the next lot
Thabiso KgabungApril 28, 2015
World class airport. Could get lost and wouldn't mind.
Phil ChristensenMay 6, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Real Haagen-Dazs - hot fudge sundaes, etc. in concourse on way to gates A7-30.
Paul TantonMarch 28, 2012
FNB Customer's don't forget to use the Slow Lounge it makes the trip so much more enjoyable.
Shazia AhmedAugust 2, 2013
One of the quickest pp control and friendliest airports staffs ever..
Raymond De KockJanuary 19, 2015
Grab a breakfast in the bidvest lounge in domestic departures.
Norbert Van Der NeutSeptember 10, 2018
Not much good here unfortunately. Slow services and over priced gift shops. The BA galleries lounge is too small and not enough seats when busy
Cintain 昆遊龍November 14, 2023
Been here 5+ times
Back again and looking way better than last time. 😲🇿🇦
Morne BothaFebruary 14, 2014
Take advantage of free bag wrapping service at SAA check-in when travelling SAA
David McMurdoMay 26, 2013
Been here 50+ times
Why does it always take so long to get your luggage at OR Tambo??? Thought this was now a "world class airport" Frustrating!!
Ian McKellarMarch 29, 2010
You can get on an open wireless network "NETGEAR" by sitting outside of the Sunglasses Hut in Terminal A (once you're through security). It's fast.
Romina DiazNovember 17, 2011
if you have time go out and take a tour for 100 usd to see the city
Daniel GlattJune 22, 2014
SLOW IN THE CITY LOUNGE LOCAL DEPARTURES IS THE BEST LOUNGE.
Shaun SonnyAugust 4, 2016
Been here 10+ times
The Slow Lounge is the place to unwind before take off 👍
Igor SaraivaFebruary 15, 2015
welcome to South Africa! Enjoy the energy of every single person
Scott🇭🇰🇨🇳🇹🇭🇨🇦July 1, 2013
For domestic flights it is ok to carry onboard liquids exceeding 100mL (no limit)
Andy AndersonJune 16, 2013
Been here 100+ times
There's nothing better than a South African welcome.
DChettyApril 4, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Use Long Term Parking for parking longer than 2 days. R70 for day 1 & then R30 for each day thereafter!
Souri SoJanuary 27, 2017
Big city small airport and far from downtown
Alon BermanAugust 14, 2010
Been here 10+ times
If collecting someone from term A - use international parkade and drive alll the way to the end - brings u up right by arrivals
Adler Tours & Safaris Pvt. Ltd.February 25, 2015
Very nice and efficient Airport
Richard OtsSeptember 20, 2014
Been here 50+ times
Different lines depending on whether or not you require a visa. Don't get in the wrong line, it's a long wait.
Martijn VreugdeOctober 10, 2012
Been here 10+ times
The parking management take 40min to correct their known faulty parking bay ticket system
Joey ChonaMay 25, 2013
Cannot over emphasize good planning when ever 1 has to come through here!
Tahir SemaJanuary 3, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Check in online. Saves you a considerable amount of time.

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