Airports
AirportsAirports in South Africa
57 airports — codes, cities and transfers
South Africa has 57 airports, the main one being JNB. They serve Aggeneys, Alexander Bay, Alldays, Arathusa among others. For each: its IATA code, the city it serves, and how to reach the centre.
Airport to city
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. 10% is usual.
Full list
Every airport in South Africa
CodeAirportCityTransfer
From the airport, without hunting for a taxi
Transfers & car rental in South Africa
A pre-booked transfer waits for you by name; a hire car is collected at the terminal. Both are cheaper booked ahead than at the desk.
Book your airport transfer in South Africa ahead, no terminal surprises.
Q&A
Answers to your questions
How many airports does South Africa have?
57 airports with an IATA code. The main one is JNB. Some are international, some domestic-only.
What is the main airport of South Africa?
JNB handles most international traffic. From there you can reach the centre or pre-book a transfer.
How do I get from the airport into town in South Africa?
Johannesburg (OR Tambo): the Gautrain to Sandton and Pretoria — fast and safe. Cape Town: the MyCiTi bus to the centre.
Can I use a taxi or ride app from the airport in South Africa?
Use Uber or Bolt (legal, recommended), not a rank taxi. Avoid a 'minibus taxi' with luggage.