- Page 1 African Airports in countries from A - K
- Page 2 African Airports in countries from L - M
- Page 3 African Airports in countries from M - S
- Page 5 African Airports in countries from U - Z
I've listed the major airports that visitors are most likely to use when arriving in Africa. Information includes location of the airport (from the main town or city center); name of the airport; airport code (so you can research your ticket online); and how to get to and from the airport.
I have not included prices of taxi or bus rides from the airport to the town center because the rates fluctuate daily. I usually try and find a passenger on my flight that is local and ask them what the going rate is before landing. Always agree on a taxi fare before you start your journey.
African Airports (S - T)
After a long-haul flight, it's very handy to have an idea of what to expect when you land at your African destination.
SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa has two main international airports in Johannesburg and Cape Town. Durban also has an international airport used mainly by regional airlines. South Africa has several budget airlines that fly regionally.
Johannesburg
- Name of Airport: OR Tambo International Airport
- Airport Code: JNB
- Location of the Airport: 14 miles (22km) east of the city of Johannesburg.
- Getting to and From the Airport: There are plenty of options to choose from. Metered taxis are readily available. Hotel shuttle buses will transfer you to your hotel if you have a reservation. There are minibuses which you can book upon arrival to take you to your destination in the city of Johannesburg. More information ...
- Official Airport Web Site: OR Tambo International Airport
- National Airline: South African Airways
- Note: Car rentals agencies, banks, restaurants, hotel and tour operators are all available at the airport.
Passenger opinions about JNB - More travel information about South Africa
- Name of Airport: Cape Town International Airport
- Airport Code: CPT
- Location of the Airport: 14 miles (22km) from the city center of Cape Town.
- Getting to and From the Airport: Metered taxis and shuttle buses are readily available. Car rental agencies are all represented here as well.
- Official Airport Web Site: Cape Town International Airport
- National Airline: South African Airways
- Note: Car rentals agencies, banks, restaurants, hotel and tour operators are all available at the airport.
Passenger opinions about CPT. - More travel information about South Africa
Durban
- Name of Airport: Durban International Airport
- Airport Code: DUR
- Location of the Airport: 10 miles (16 km) from the city center of Durban.
- Getting to and From the Airport: Airport shuttle services and metered taxis are readily available to take you into town or beyond.
- Official Airport Web Site: Durban International Airport
- National Airline: South African Airways
- Note: Car rentals agencies, banks, restaurants, hotel and tour operators are all available at the airport.
Passenger opinions about DUR. - More travel information about South Africa
TANZANIA
Tanzania has two international airports, one outside the capital Dar es Salaam (on the Indian Ocean) and the other near Arusha (and Mount Kilimanjaro). Charter flights and some international operators fly directly to Zanzibar Island (airport code: ZNZ)
Dar es Salaam
- Name of Airport: Dar es Salaam International Airport
- Airport Code: DAR
- Location of the Airport: 8 miles (12 km) southwest of the city, Dar es Salaam.
- Getting to and From the Airport: Public buses run throughout the day and connect the airport to the city center. Hotel shuttle buses are also widely available if you have pre-booked your rooms. Taxis are parked outside the terminal; you'll need to bargain for the right fare.
- National Airline: Air Tanzania
- Note: There are banks, restaurants and car rental services available at the airport.
Passenger opinions about DAR - More travel information about Tanzania
Arusha and Moshi (Northern Tanzania)
- Name of Airport: Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Airport Code: JRO
- Location of the Airport: 23 miles (37 km) from Moshi and 30 miles (48 km) from Arusha.
- Getting to and From the Airport: Most of the bigger hotels have shuttles running to the airport from Moshi and Arusha. Charter companies also have shuttles connecting their flights to the game parks with the KLM flight that arrives here. Taxis are available but they are not metered, so you have to bargain.
- Official Airport Web Site: Kilimanjaro International Airport
- National Airline: Air Tanzania
- Note: Passenger opinions about JRO.
- More travel information about Tanzania
TUNISIA
Most international scheduled flights to Tunisia arrive at the international airport just outside of Tunis. Tunisia is a big beach holiday destination for Europeans and many charter flights also land in Monastir (airport code: MIR), Sfax (airport code: SFA) and Djerba (airport code: DJE).
- Name of Airport: Tunis-Carthage International Airport
- Airport Code: TUN
- Location of the Airport: 5 miles (8km) northeast of the city center, Tunis
- Getting to and From the Airport: Taxis and buses are readily available to take you into the center of town. You'll have to bargain for your taxi fare.
- Official Airport Web Site: Tunis Carthage Airport
- National Airline: Tunis Air
- Note: Car rental, banks and restaurants are located at the airport. Charter companies usually arrange your travel to and from the airport.
Passenger opinions about TUN. - More information about travel to Tunisia
