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MQP Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport

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Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) serves Mpumalanga. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

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Non-stop4
Airlines1
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Elevation862 m

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Airport to city

Getting from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport to Mpumalanga

Train & bus: Johannesburg (OR Tambo): the Gautrain to Sandton and Pretoria — fast and safe. Cape Town: the MyCiTi bus to the centre.

Taxi & apps: Use Uber or Bolt (legal, recommended), not a rank taxi. Avoid a 'minibus taxi' with luggage.

Tipping: 10% is usual.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Mpumalanga ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 4 destinations, operated by 1 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: South African Airways

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Mpumalanga shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport to the centre of Mpumalanga?
Johannesburg (OR Tambo): the Gautrain to Sandton and Pretoria — fast and safe. Cape Town: the MyCiTi bus to the centre.
Can I use a ride app from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport?
Use Uber or Bolt (legal, recommended), not a rank taxi. Avoid a 'minibus taxi' with luggage.
What's the cheapest way from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport to Mpumalanga?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Johannesburg (OR Tambo): the Gautrain to Sandton and Pretoria — fast and safe. Cape Town: the MyCiTi bus to the centre.
Can I get from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Johannesburg (OR Tambo): the Gautrain to Sandton and Pretoria — fast and safe. Cape Town: the MyCiTi bus to the centre. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport?
About 4 destinations, including Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Livingstone. 1 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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