O.R. Tambo International Airport
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is a major hub airport near Johannesburg in South Africa. This page covers the essentials — IATA + ICAO codes, location, live flight status, and hotels nearby.
Getting to + from the city
Gautrain to Sandton or Park Station in 15 min for ZAR 220 (~$12) — clean, fast, the recommended option. Taxi is ZAR 400–600 to Sandton + 30–60 min depending on traffic. Uber + Bolt typically ZAR 300–500. Don't take a non-metered taxi from anyone offering rides in arrivals.
Terminals
International Terminal A: long-haul. Domestic Terminal B: SAA + LIFT + others. Connected airside but security re-screen required for domestic. Walking is feasible — 8 min between.
What's actually good
SAA Premium Class Lounge is top-tier. Bidvest Premier Lounge (Priority Pass at Terminal A) — actual South African breakfast (boerewors, bobotie). Food: skip the chains, eat at the Mugg & Bean airside (rooibos coffee + biltong ostrich). Free Wi-Fi works but is rate-limited.
Avoid
Walking outside the airport at night. Accepting 'help' from uniformed people not at the official Information desk. Renting a car if you're staying in Sandton (Gautrain + Uber are easier). Currency exchange at airport (use a Wise card + Standard Bank ATM).