| Popular Airport | Angelholm Helsingborg Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 11 hour 30 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 9278 Km |
As the distance between Johannesburg city centre and O.R. Tambo International Airport is not much, you can travel to the airport from the city centre in a short time and at reasonable prices. Locals mostly prefer public transportation such as bus or train in the city, but it is recommended to the new travelers in the city to prefer taxi for transportation instead of these vehicles. You can easily find a taxi at any time of the day in the city centre. Also remember that there are many rent a car offices in the city centre if you consider renting a car. Passengers who give priority to comfort and convenience while traveling to the airport from the city centre may consider renting a limousine as well. Limousines transport passengers to the airport from the city centre in about 30 minutes. Train is also another option for traveling to the airport from the city centre but like bus, it is not recommended to the new travelers for safety reasons.
Bus, one of the most preferred vehicles by the locals to travel to the airport from Johannesburg city centre, is not recommended to the foreign visitors for safety reasons. It takes about 35 – 40 minutes to get to the airport by buses departing from the city centre. If you want to travel by bus you can go to the one of the bus stops in the city centre. If you are staying in a hotel in the city, you can get information about buses and bus stops from your hotel. Remember, however, that you should look at other options if your priority is safety rather than a low cost travel.
In Johannesburg, taxis are the most preferred means of transportation especially by foreign travelers. You can be at the airport terminal in a short time by taking these safe and fast vehicles. Taxi fares are not too high for the tourists in the city. However, if you are traveling from somewhere far from the airport, you can get information about the taxi fee in advance. Taxis can take you from your hotel or from anywhere in the city centre and bring you to the airport terminal. They stand out as a much more preferable option when compared to the public transportation such as buses and trains.
Trains are also a convenient and fast option to travel to O.R. Tambo International Airport from the city centre. However, like buses, they are not recommended to the foreign visitors for security reasons. You can take a taxi or rent a car or a limousine as an alternative for a safer and more comfortable journey.
Business travelers in Johannesburg often prefer limousines for transportation. These luxurious and comfortable vehicles, driven by chaffeurs, take you from the city centre and bring you to the airport entrance in about 30 minutes. Although renting a limousine is comfortable and pleasant, it will cost more than the other options. You can use these vehicles at a cheaper price with seasonal discounts or group reservations.
Renting a car is one of the most preferred means of transportation in Johannesburg and vicinity. You can find some rent a car companies such as AVIS, Budget, National and Hertz in the city and within minutes, you can rent a car and begin driving to the airport. If you are not familiar with the city’s roads, remember to get a navigation device or a map beforehand. You just need to inform the rental company in advance if you want to drop off the car at the airport. You must have your internationally valid travel documents with you to rent a car.
Domestic and international terminals at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport offer an extremely pleasant and comfortable environment with lounges, cafes, restaurants and shops to the passengers. Thanks to the wireless internet connection at the airport, you can go online and make your transactions in many areas of the terminal. There are also ATMs and bank offices at the airport for those who want to send or withdraw money or make other banking transactions without leaving the terminal. You can change money at the exchange offices or banks at the airport. There are places of worship in the O.R. Tambo International Airport for Muslim and Christian visitors who wish to pray. You can use the conference room at the domestic terminal if you need to hold a meeting at the airport. You can send mails to different regions both home and abroad from the post office located at the international terminal of the airport. You will find many options such as telephone and accessories, electronic devices, clothes, books, newspapers and magazines if you want to shop at the airport. You have the opportunity to taste delicious meals and drinks from many parts of the world, such as South Africa, Asia and Europe at the airport. You can spend time at the passenger lounges which have comfortable seats. If you have to stay in a place close to the airport, you can make a reservation for one of the hotels around the terminals.
Regular transfers are performed from Ängelholm–Helsingborg Airport to Arlanda Airport and Bromma Airport in Stockholm, which is the capital city of Sweden. Seasonal flights are also organized from the airport to Gotland in summer and to Mora in winter. To Turkey and the Azores, there are charter flights in certain periods. Buses are the mostly-preferred means of transportation to reach the train station near the airport and the city center from the airport. You can arrive at so many destinations in a short time by using the buses departing from the airport. You can also take a taxi at the exit of the terminal or consider the alternatives such as the rental cars at the airport to go to the city center.
It is not possible for you to travel by taking a train directly from the airport. However, you can reach the train station, which is not so far, by taking the airport buses waiting readily at the exit of the terminal and then continue your travel by switching to trains. Trains enable transportation with direct or indirect transfers to many spots of the country. Moreover, the prices of the train tickets can be considered reasonable when compared to many other vehicles. When you would like to obtain more information about the trains, you can call +46 771-777777 and find answers for many questions in your mind.
Airport buses, which you can take at the exit of the arriving passenger terminal, provide an economical and quick alternative of transportation. You can go to the train station and also a lot of significant corners in the city center by the airport buses. Fees of the airport buses are generally not so high. In this way, you can reach wherever you would like to go from the airport without forcing your budget if you consider travelling by buses. If there are no buses for the place you want to go to, switching to another means of transportation after reaching the city center is also among the alternatives.
You can also prefer travelling towards the city center by taking one of the taxis at the exit of Ängelholm–Helsingborg Airport. Airport taxis are quite comfortable and easy to take. If you have heavy stuff that you need to carry until the center when you land on the airport, you can take a taxi without waiting, and thus, you can reach your destination at the end of a comfortable journey. Taxis usually apply the pre-determined price tariff for specific destinations. If you would like to obtain information about the price of the distance you will cover, you can talk to the driver or get some help from the price tariff in front of the airport terminal.
It is possible for you to reach the city center by preferring one of the numerous international car rental companies at the airport. You can get information when you call +46 431-24 175 for AVIS, which is one of the car rental companies at the airport. You can reserve your car beforehand by calling +46 431-45 85 50 for Europcar or you can complete your car renting procedure easily by getting information from +46 431-24 270 for Hertz, +46 431-80 460 for Sixt and +46 431-16 919 for MABI.
