JNB · LAYOVER MATCHING
Meet travelers at O. R. Tambo International Airport
The biltong kiosk at arrivals is the actual welcome.
Johannesburg, South Africa · 2 terminals · 21 million passengers/year
How long is a typical layover at JNB?
90 min minimum, 3h typical for onward Africa
Best meetup spot at JNB
Terminal A airside Mugg & Bean — South African chain, reliable meeting point
Airport essentials
Terminals
2
Getting around
Single building, A (international) and B (domestic) connected, 10 min end-to-end
Free wifi
Free 30 min wifi
SIM / eSIM
MTN and Vodacom kiosks in international arrivals; bring passport
Hub for: South African Airways, FlySafair, Star Alliance
Long layover? Do this.
Gautrain to Sandton in 15 min for Mandela Square lunch
People also ask
What's the typical layover time at JNB?
90 min minimum, 3h typical for onward Africa
Where should I meet a travel buddy at O. R. Tambo International Airport?
Terminal A airside Mugg & Bean — South African chain, reliable meeting point
Can I leave JNB during my layover?
Gautrain to Sandton in 15 min for Mandela Square lunch
Is wifi free at JNB?
Free 30 min wifi
Where can I get a SIM card at JNB?
MTN and Vodacom kiosks in international arrivals; bring passport
How do I match with a traveler at JNB on Nomapal?
Open Nomapal in layover mode. The app surfaces travelers currently matched to Johannesburg or passing through JNB. Swipe, match, message, meet at the meetup spot. Takes about as long as a coffee queue.
Other airports in South Africa
Official airport information: www.airports.co.za/airports/or-tambo-international-airport