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

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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.

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Official airport information: www.airports.co.za/airports/or-tambo-international-airport