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JNB OR Tambo International Airport

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OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is an airport serving Johannesburg, South Africa.

· 80 departures on the board
  • 12:00
    P023
    Lusaka(LUN)
    On time
  • 11:50
    4Z306
    Kasane(BBK)
    On time
  • 11:45
    4Z693
    George(GRJ)
    On time
  • 11:45
    BP212
    Maun(MUB)
    On time
  • 11:45
    SA40
    Victoria Falls(VFA)
    On time
  • 11:40
    FA202
    Cape Town(CPT)
    On time
  • 11:40
    5Z766
    Kasane(BBK)
    On time
  • 11:40
    SA74
    Windhoek(WDH)
    On time
  • 11:35
    TK38
    Maputo(MPM)
    On time
  • 11:35
    4Z494
    Victoria Falls(VFA)
    On time
  • 11:30
    4Z162
    Lusaka(LUN)
    On time
  • 11:30
    4Z204
    Pemba(POL)
    On time

About JNB Airport

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg is South Africa’s busiest airport, serving as the primary international gateway with a modern multi-terminal layout—Terminal A for international flights and Terminals B and C handling domestic and regional services. It is the main hub for South African Airways and a focus city for airlines such as British Airways and Emirates, with frequent connections to Cape Town, Durban, London, Dubai and other African capitals. Travelers will find extensive shops, lounges and ground transport options; check the local online flight board, arrivals and departures for real-time updates.

How do I get to and from OR Tambo International Airport?

OR Tambo is served by a mix of transport options: a dedicated airport rail link connects the terminal to central Johannesburg and onward commuter links, and there are frequent intercity and local shuttle buses. Metered taxis and app-based ride-hailing services pick up and drop off outside the terminals, and long-term and short-term car parking and multiple car rental operators are available on site. Road access is via major highways; expect variable traffic at peak times.

How do the terminals work at OR Tambo International Airport?

The airport has interconnected domestic and international terminals within a single complex; check-in areas are clearly signed for each airline and international departures require passport control and customs. Transfers between international and domestic flights are managed through dedicated transfer desks and secure walkways; allow time for re-checking baggage if your tickets are not on a single itinerary. Arrivals have separate immigration halls and baggage reclaim areas for international and domestic flights.

Tips for flying from OR Tambo International Airport

Allow extra time for journeys to and from Johannesburg because of frequent traffic congestion and peak-hour delays. For international travel, ensure your passport and visas are in order and be prepared for immigration queues; carry boarding documents and ID easily accessible. Keep valuables with you, use official taxi or ride-hail services, and follow airport signage for security screening rules; check your airline’s guidance for transfer procedures and extra time requirements during holidays or busy periods.

Frequently asked questions

The IATA airport code for OR Tambo International Airport is JNB.

The ICAO code for OR Tambo International Airport is FAOR.

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is located in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The local time zone at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is Africa/Johannesburg (GMT+2).

About 115 scheduled departures were counted at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) when flight schedules were last measured on July 19, 2026.

For international flights, arrive at least 3 hours before departure; for domestic flights, about 2 hours.

Based on the current departures board at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB), scheduled flights are operated by Airlink, South African Airways, Safair, Cemair, and Proflight Commuter Services.

Destinations on the current departures board at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) include Cape Town, Victoria Falls, Durban, Lusaka, Maun, and Maputo.

The board on this page shows arrivals and departures for OR Tambo International Airport (JNB). It re-checks for updates while the page is open, and every board states how old its data is — busy hubs are refreshed within hours, quieter airports less often.

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OR Tambo International Airport
Johannesburg, South Africa · GMT+2

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