Port Elizabeth Airport Guide (PLZ)

Full Airport Name
Port Elizabeth Airport
Address
Alister Miller Drive, Walmer 6065, South Africa
Airport Code
PLZ
Country Code
27
Telephone
(041) 507 7348
Website
www.airports.co.za
Number of Terminals
1
Time Zone
GMT + 2 (GMT + 3 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October)
Location
The airport is situated within the boundaries of the city of Port Elizabeth, 5km (3 miles) west of the Capital Business District and 3km (2 miles) southwest of Algoa Bay.
Driving Directions
The airport can be reached from the city centre by taking Route M11 from Humewood into Alister Miller Drive. The terminal is then on the left-hand side of the road.
Car Parking
Short-term car parking (up to 8 hours), long-term parking, covered parking and lock-up garages are all available (tel: (041) 581 0588). These are located directly in front of the terminal building.
Car Hire
Car hire companies represented are Alisa, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Imperial and Tempest.
Public Transport
Bus: Shuttle services are available on request or by booking in advance at the Arrivals hall. These operate according to flight schedules and passengers can also book their return journey to the airport in advance.
Taxi: Metered taxis are available outside the Departures hall.
Information and Help Desks
There is an information desk (tel: (041) 507 7319) in the Arrivals hall. Hotels and sightseeing excursions can be booked at the desk.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: There is an ATM situated between the Arrivals and Departures halls and the information desk operates a bureau de change facility. There is also a post box in the Departures hall. Telephones are available in the Arrivals and Departures halls.
Eating and drinking: There is a restaurant on the first floor of the Departures hall and cafes in the Arrivals and Departures halls.
Shopping: There are a few shops at the airport, including gift and sweet shops in the Departures hall.
Luggage: Trolleys are available in the Arrivals hall (next to the baggage belts), in the car park are and at the entrance to the Departures hall.
Other facilities: Baby changing facilities are available in the ladies toilets in the Arrivals and Departures halls.
Conference and Business Facilities
The Landing Strip conference centre, is located on the first floor of the main terminal building. Catering is available by prior arrangement. There is also a conference room in the Aero Park Block B (tel: (041) 507 7418), situated 200m (250 yards) from the Arrivals hall, which can seat 25-30 people. Televisions, videos, overhead projectors and white board are available for hire.
Facilities for Disabled Travellers
The airport has accessible toilets for disabled travellers and lifts to the first floor, where the business class lounge and restaurant are situated. Contact the information desk (tel: (041) 507 7319) for assistance.
Hotels
There are no hotels at the airport, but there are some along the nearby beachfront, as well as several guesthouses. These include the City Lodge Port Elizabeth (tel: (041) 584 0322; website: www.citylodge.co.za) and the Paxton Hotel (tel: (041) 585 9655; website: www.paxton.co.za). Some hotels offer a shuttle service to/from the airport; these leave from in front of the Departures hall.

Durban Airport Guide (DUR)

Full Airport Name
Durban International Airport
Address
P O Box X1, Durban International Airport, 4029, South Africa
Airport Code
DUR
Country Code
27
Telephone
(031) 451 6666
Website
www.airports.co.za
Number of Terminals
1
Time Zone
GMT + 2
Location
The airport is situated 18km (11.2 miles) south of Durban
Airport News
Construction of the new King Shaka International Airport at La Mercy, around 30km (19 miles) north of Durban is in progress. The new facility is expected to open in 2010 before South Africa’s hosting of the football World Cup, at which time the existing airport will cease operations.
Driving Directions
The airport can be accessed from the M4 Southern Freeway from Durban city centre and is well signposted.
Car Parking
Car parking is available in both open-air and shaded areas. Trolleys are available from the car park areas, which are within walking distance of the terminal.
Car Hire
Avis, Budget, Imperial, Hertz, Europcar, Khaya, National, Sixt and Thrifty are represented at the airport. Desks are located in Arrivals areas.
Public Transport
Road
Bus: Airport shuttle services to Durban are operated by Super Shuttle (tel: (031) 465 1606) and Coastal Motor Transport (tel: (031) 465 5573). Cheetah Coaches (tel: (031) 420 2666) operates a service to Pietermaritzburg. Airport shuttles leave from in front of the Departures Terminal. It is recommended that visitors use a taxi or a hotel shuttle.
Taxi: Taxi services leave from in front of the Departures Terminal; operators include A Hassan (tel: (031) 564 0734), Aussies Radio Taxis (tel: (031) 309 7888), Boshoff (tel: (031) 306 6330), Checkers Radio Taxis (tel: (031) 465 5573) and Eagle Radio Taxis (tel: (031) 337 2442). Taxis also leave from the departures terminal.
Information and Help Desks
There is an information desk (tel: (031) 451 6758 ) and an Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) Information Centre (tel: (031) 451 6582) in the Departures passage. There is also a Teleguide hotel information board and a Mr Info touch screen information, both located in Arrivals. In addition, there is a tourism information office, in the Domestic Arrivals area, operated by KwaZulu-Natal Tourism Authority, Durban Africa and ACSA (tel: (031) 451 6666). This office offers information on events, attractions and accommodation. There are ACSA courtesy help line telephones situated within the terminal building.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: ATMs are located on the ground floor of the Arrivals Terminal. A banking hall and bureaux de change can be found on the ground floor of International Departures and in the Arrivals Terminal. A post office is also available within the terminal building. Fax and Internet facilities are available at the tourism information office in the Arrivals Terminal; further Internet facilities are available on the public concourse. Mobile phone hire is available on the public concourse.
Eating and drinking: Bars and restaurants are available, including a steak house, pizzerias, a cigar bar and a coffee shop.
Shopping: There are numerous shops at the airport, including luggage, duty-free, florist and sports shops.
Luggage: There is no left-luggage facility at the airport. Porters are available (tel: (031) 451 6544).
Other facilities: A pharmacy is situated in Domestic Arrivals. There is a dedicated prayer room for Muslim passengers.
Conference and Business Facilities
The airport has an ACSA VIP Lounge & Conference facility in Arrivals (tel: (031) 451 6666). There is a Domestic South African Airways business class lounge (tel: (031) 450 2246) located in Departures, while the Premier Lounge in the departures terminal is open to all passengers for a fee (tel: (031) 469 2811).
Facilities for Disabled Travellers
There are lifts, ramps, wheelchairs, disabled toilets and reserved parking for disabled passengers, who should contact the client manager (tel: (031) 451 6544) to discuss their requirements in advance.
Hotels
There are no hotels at the airport but there are numerous Bed & Breakfasts close by. Contact the tourist information centre (tel: (031) 451 6666) for more information.

Cape Town Airport Guide (CPT)

Full Airport Name
Cape Town International Airport
Address
Airports Company South Africa, Private Bag X9002, Cape Town International Airport, 7525, South Africa
Airport Code
CPT
Country Code
27
Telephone
(021) 937 1200
Fax
None
E-mail
Via the airport’s website
Website
www.airports.co.za
Number of Terminals
5
Time Zone
GMT + 2
Location
The airport is located 22km (15.5 miles) east of Cape Town.
Airport News
The airport has been through a comprehensive overhaul in recent years, and the redevelopment is still ongoing. A new terminal for international arrivals opened in 2001 and a new international departures terminal opened in 2003. Currently the construction of a new central terminal building (expected to be completed in 2009) is taking place, along with a complete overhaul of the domestic terminals.
Transfer Between Terminals
The terminals are within walking distance of each other.
Driving Directions
Take the N2 highway and follow signs for the airport.
Car Parking
Cars can be parked in the shade along the full length of the terminal buildings, and shuttles are available to transport travellers to the relevant terminal. For more information on parking, call (021) 935 5708. Valet parking and lock-up garages are offered by Katanga Executive Parking Services (tel: (021) 934 2240; website: www.valet.co.za). These facilities must be booked in advance.
Car Hire
Avis, Budget, Dollar, Europcar, Hertz, Imperial, National Alamo and Tempest are represented. Desks are located inside the International and Domestic Arrivals Terminals.
Public Transport
Road: Bus: Door-to-door shuttle bus services are available on demand or by pre-booking in Arrivals. Companies include Randy’s Tours (tel: (021) 934 8367) and Anwar’s Tourist Services (tel: (021) 936 2064) in the International Terminal and Way-2-Go Tours (tel: (021) 934 4651), City Hopper (tel: (021) 934 4440) and Centurion Tours (tel: (021) 934 8281) in the Domestic Terminal. Schedules vary according to flight arrival times; passengers can also pre-book their return trip to the airport.
Taxi: Taxis are available from the airport to the city centre (journey time – 20 minutes); Touch Down Taxis is the officially authorised airport taxi company, and travellers are advised to use these instead of unauthorised taxis.
Information and Help Desks
Information desks are located in Arrivals in both the International and Domestic Terminals.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: Banks, bureaux de change, ATMs and a post office are available. Mobile telephone hire is available too. Wireless Internet access is available both at the domestic and the internatinal terminals.
Eating and drinking: Food and drink outlets can be found throughout the airport and include a restaurant, bar, sports café, coffee shop, juice bar, bar and grill, and sandwich shop.
Shopping: Duty-free shopping, including a wine shop, is situated in International Departures (airside). Shops also include a pharmacy, clothing accessories shop, bookshop, sweet shop and gift shop. A VAT refund service is provided in International Departures.
Luggage: Baggage storage facilities are available in the Domestic Arrivals (tel: (021) 936 2884) and International Departures (tel: (021) 936 2494). A porter service is available; porters are self-employed and rely on tips for their income. All lost and found articles are taken to the police station, where a register is held.
Other facilities: There is a medical clinic (tel: (021) 936 2277) in the Southern Office Block at the airport. Baby changing facilities can be found in all ladies’ toilets in the terminals.
Conference and Business Facilities
The Zenith Airport Conference Venue (tel: (021) 934 0012; website: www.airport-conference.co.za) is located near the Domestic Arrivals Terminal and offers venues for meetings and conferences, as well as catering. Fully equipped offices with a secretarial service, for short- and long-term hire, is also available. Executive lounges are located in Domestic and International Departures and an Airports Company VIP Lounge facility can be found next to the north side of the Domestic Departures Terminal (tel: (021) 937 1233).
Facilities for Disabled Travellers
The airport is fully accessible for disabled travellers, with lifts, ramps and adapted toilets. Wheelchairs can be supplied if required; passengers are advised to inform their airline of any special needs in advance.
Hotels
The Road Lodge (tel: (021) 934 7303; website: www.citylodge.co.za) is situated on site. The City Lodge Pinelands (tel: (021) 685 7944; website: www.citylodge.co.za) and Courtyard Hotel Cape Town (tel: (021) 448 3929; website: www.citylodge.co.za) are within 11km (7 miles) of the airport. Hotel reservations can be made at the airport by using automatic telephones located in Arrivals.

Johannesburg Airport Guide (JNB)

Full Airport Name
(Johannesburg) O R Tambo International Airport
Address
Private Bag X1, O R Tambo International Airport, 1627, South Africa
Airport Code
JNB
Country Code
27
Telephone
(011) 921 6911
Fax
(011) 921 6422
E-mail
Via the airport’s website
Website
www.acsa.co.za
Number of Terminals
2
Time Zone
GMT + 2
Location
The airport is located 22km (14 miles) east of Johannesburg.
Airport News
JNB is in the throes of massive redevelopment in the lead up to the 2010 World Cup tournament, including development of a new central terminal building, new car parks, a station on the new Gautrain network, and hotel expansions. Consequently, new facilities are constantly coming online in the interim, and considerable construction work may lead to changes in existing available facilities.
Transfer Between Terminals
A free shuttle bus operates between terminals and car parks.
Driving Directions
From Johannesburg, take the R24 to the airport; from Pretoria, take the R21. The airport is clearly signposted from these approach roads.
Car Parking
There are several car parks offering short- and long-term parking, including an underground facility, as well as outdoor and shaded parking. A free 24-hour shuttle bus service operates between the furthest car parks and the terminals. Call the ACSA office, open daily 24 hours (tel: (011) 921 6090/1) for further parking information. Valet parking, operated by Executive Carports (tel: (011) 390 2062; website: www.executivecarport.co.za) is available.
Car Hire
Companies Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Imperial, Khaya, National, Sizwe and Tempest are located in the multi-storey car park opposite the Domestic Terminal.
Public Transport
Road: It is advised to only use official ACSA-approved operators of taxi, shuttle and bus services. The airport information desks will provide assistance.
Bus: Magic Bus Airport Transfers (tel: (011) 548 0822; website: www.magicbus.co.za) has an office on the ground floor of the domestic Parkade building, and operates scheduled minibus services to and from the city.
Taxi: Official taxis operate from the bus and taxi terminal in the multi-storey car park building behind the car hire desks.
Information and Help Desks
Airport information desks are located in International Arrivals and Departures, and Domestic Arrivals. Information and flight details are available via the airport helpdesk (tel: (011) 921 6262). The Gauteng Tourism Authority Information Desk is situated in the International Arrivals Terminal (tel: (011) 390 3614/02).
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: There are ATMs, banks and bureaux de change at the airport, as well as a post office. Mobile telephone hire is also available. Wireless Internet access is available in the International Departures area.
Eating and drinking: There are plenty of places to eat and drink. Food outlets include coffee shops, a juice bar, steak houses, a bakery, and fast-food restaurants.
Shopping: The airport has a wide variety of shops, including a duty-free mall.
Luggage: A left-luggage facility (tel: (011) 390 1804) is available on the upper level of the underground car park, just off the International Arrivals area. Porters are available in the Arrivals hall and can be recognised by bright orange uniforms and ACSA badges; visitors should not use unauthorised porters; tipping is recommended.
Other facilities: There is a 24-hour medical clinic, a chapel, an Islamic prayer room and baby change facilities.
Conference and Business Facilities
There is a Business Centre (tel: (011) 921 6262) with facilities including fax, telephone and secretarial services. A Premier Conference Centre (tel: (011) 390 1084), in the Domestic Terminal, offers four meeting rooms seating up to 14 delegates, a seminar facility for up to 50 delegates and a conference room for up to 120 delegates. A media conference room is also available.
Facilities for Disabled Travellers
The airport has lifts (two of them are equipped with Braille signage) and ramps throughout the terminals. Disabled parking spaces are available. The free shuttle service which serves the remote car parking area can accommodate passengers in wheelchairs. Disabled passengers without a disabled pass should contact the ACSA-JIA help desk (tel: (011) 921 6262) for assistance. A golf cart service, which can accommodate disabled passengers, operates between the terminals and the car hire areas.
Hotels
There is a small Transit Hotel at the airport. The five-star Airport Sun InterContinental Hotel (tel: (011) 961 5400; website: www.ichotelsgroup.com) is situated opposite the airport. The Southern Sun O R Tambo International Airport (tel: (011) 975 1121; website: www.southernsun.com) and the Southern Sun Garden Court (tel: (011) 392 1062; website: www.southernsun.com) are also nearby. There are also budget establishments located a little further afield; information on accommodation is available at the Gauteng Tourism Authority Information Desk in International Arrivals or online (website: www.gauteng.net). Most hotels operate shuttle services to/from the airport.