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Cape Town AirportCity/Region: Cape Town
Airport Code: CPT
Full Airport Name: Cape Town International Airport
Location: The airport is situated 13 miles (20km) east of Cape Town.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)21 937 1200.
Ground Transport: Door-to-door minibus services are available for the journey to the city, taking approximately half an hour (R150). Many hotels operate courtesy buses, and taxis are available, but only use Touch Down Taxis, the authorized airport taxi company.
Car Rental: Car rental companies
represented at the airport include Hertz, Avis, National Alamo, Budget, Imperial and Tempest.
Airport Facilities: ATMs, bars, restaurants and currency exchange facilities are available throughout the airport. There are several shops, including duty-free in the International Departures' section. A VAT refund service is available by the International check in desk. Hotels reservations and tourist information are available in the International Terminal. There is a Vodacom shop in International Arrivals where visitors can buy local SIM cards for their mobile phones. A free magazine called The Other Guide is handed out in International Arrivals; it's packed with ideas on where to eat and what to do in Cape Town that month.
Car Parking: Short- and long-term parking, as well as valet parking, is available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.airports.co.za
Johannesburg AirportCity/Region: Johannesburg
Airport Code: JNB
Full Airport Name: O R Tambo International Airport (ORTIA)
Location: The airport is 14 miles (22km) east of Johannesburg.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)11 921 6262.
Ground Transport: An airport bus departs regularly to the city center. Authorised shuttle buses and taxis are available; these display the ACSA logo on their vehicles.
Car Rental: Car rental companies represented at the airport include Sizwe, Avis, Budget, Imperial, Tempest, Europcar and Khaya.
Airport Facilities: Facilties at the airport include bureaux de change, banks, a post office, shops, restaurants and bars, Internet access, mobile phone rental, viewing decks, a medical clinic and a prayer room.
Car Parking: Short- and long-term parking is available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.airports.co.za
Durban InternationalCity/Region: Durban
Airport Code: DUR
Full Airport Name: Durban International
Location: The airport is 10 miles (16km) southwest of Durban.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)31 451 6758.
Ground Transport: An airport bus service is available to connect to the city, and a coastal town service carries passengers to the outlying resorts. Taxis are also available.
Car Rental: Numerous car rental companies are represented at the airport, including Avis, Khaya, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Imperial and National.
Airport Facilities: Facilities at the airport include ATMS, a bank, lounges, a post office, restaurants and bars, and shops. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should contact their airline in advance.
Car Parking: Parking is available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.airports.co.za
Kimberley AirportCity/Region: Kimberley
Airport Code: KIM
Full Airport Name: Kimberley Airport
Location: The airport is situated five miles (8km) south of Kimberley.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)53 851 1032.
Ground Transport: There is no bus service between the airport and the city, but a taxi service is available on request and car hire agencies are available at the airport.
Car Rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Imperial and National Alamo.
Airport Facilities: Facilities include a pub in the arrivals terminal, public phones and an ATM.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.airports.co.za
East London AirportCity/Region: East London
Airport Code: ELS
Full Airport Name: East London Airport
Location: The airport is located six miles (9km) west of the city center.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)43 706 0306.
Ground Transport: Gateway Shuttle (tel: 043 743 139) and Redshuttle Bus Services leave from in front of the arrivals terminal. Bookings should be made in advance. Their schedule follows flight schedules.
Car Rental: Rental companies at the airport include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Tempest.
Airport Facilities: The airport has an ATM in the departures hall and information desk in the arrivals hall. A coffee shop, restaurant and bookshop are also available in the terminal building.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.airports.co.za
Bloemfontein AirportCity/Region: Bloemfontein
Airport Code: BFN
Full Airport Name: Bloemfontein Airport
Location: The airport is located six miles (10km) from the city center.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)51 407 2240.
Ground Transport: Taxis and shuttles, which should be booked in advance, are available just outside the terminal building; schedules match the arrival of flights. Contact the Bloemfontein Airport helpdesk for more information.
Car Rental: Avis, Budget, Hertz, National, Imperial and Tempest all have offices at the airport.
Airport Facilities: The airport has a mobile phone rental shop, coffee bar, bookshop, restaurant and information desk. A VIP lounge and business lounge, conference room and ATM machine is also available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.airports.co.za
Port Elizabeth AirportCity/Region: Port Elizabeth
Airport Code: PLZ
Full Airport Name: Port Elizabeth International Airport
Location: The airport is situated about two miles (3km) south of PE.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)41 507 7319.
Ground Transport: Taxis provide the only transport to the city center.
Car Rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Imperial and National.
Airport Facilities: Facilities include several shops as well as restaurants, cafes and pubs, and conference facilities. An ATM is available for cash withdrawal.
Car Parking: Long and short-term parking is available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.airports.co.za
George AirportCity/Region: Garden Route
Airport Code: GRJ
Full Airport Name: George Airport
Location: The airport is situated six miles (10km) from George.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)44 876 9310.
Ground Transport: Taxis are the only form of transport between the city and the airport.
Car Rental: Car rental companies include Avis, Budget, Hertz, Imperial and Europcar.
Airport Facilities: Facilities include foreign exchange, an ATM, conference facilities, cafes, and a few snack shops. Cellphones are also available for rent.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.airports.co.za
Kruger Mpumalanga AirportCity/Region: Kruger National Park
Airport Code: MQP
Full Airport Name: Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport
Location: The airport is situated 16 miles (25km) from Nelspruit at White River.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)13 753 7500.
Ground Transport: Taxis are available.
Car Rental: A number of car rental companies are located at the airport including Avis, Hertz, National/Alamo, Europcar and Budget.
Airport Facilities: Facilities include an ATM and currency exchange facilities, a restaurant, café and curio shops.
Car Parking: Short and long-term parking is available.
Departure Tax: None.
Website: www.kmiairport.co.za
Hoedspruit AirportCity/Region: Kruger National Park
Airport Code: HDS
Full Airport Name: Eastgate Airport
Location: The airport is situated five miles (8km) from Hoedspruit and is situated within the Hoedspruit Air Force Base Nature Reserve.
Time Zone: GMT +2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)15 793 3681.
Car Rental: Avis has a rental office on site.
Airport Facilities: Foreign exchange is available, and there is a small restaurant and curio shop.
Departure Tax: R110.
Website: www.eastgateairport-hds.co.za
Richards Bay AirportCity/Region: Richards Bay
Airport Code: RCB
Full Airport Name: Richards Bay Airport
Location: Richards Bay Airport is located four miles (7 km) north west of Richards Bay.
Time Zone: GMT + 2.
Phone Number: Tel: +27 (0)35 789 9630.
Ground Transport: Taxis are available outside the arrivals hall.
Car Rental: Car rental companies available are Sixt, Drive South Africa, Hertz, National, RIS Vehicle Hire, Avis, Budget, Afropulse, Europcar, Tempest and Imperial.
Airport Facilities: The Runway Restaurant and Bar provides refreshment for travelers, and is on site at the airport.
Car Parking: Short term parking is available.
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