South Africa Map
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg is the air transport hub of southern Africa. Onward travel is mostly by car. Because of excellent roads and facilities in South Africa, some people choose the self-drive option. In most other cases, your local tour operator will arrange pick-up from the airport and further transportation as part of your tour package.
Other international airports are located in Cape Town and Durban, but few flights from Europe or America fly directly to either destination.
Flights & Airlines to South Africa
Please check Skyscanner to see which airlines can take you to South Africa and what tickets would cost.
Domestic Airlines & Flights in South Africa
There are regularly scheduled domestic flights throughout the country, and various chartered airlines fly to and from safari camps. Several domestic airlines fly to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP), located near Kruger National Park and to Skukuza Airport inside the park. Federal Airlines has scheduled flights to several upmarket safari destinations.
Domestic flights can be booked with the following carriers:
- SA Airlink (Flies to many towns and Kruger)
- Fly Safair (Flies to major centers)
- CemAir (Flies to major centers and some tourist centers)
- Federal Airlines (Flies to safari parks)
Passport, Visa & Other Entry Requirements
Entry requirements can change, so please contact your local South African embassy/high commission to verify that the information below is current.
- A passport is required for all foreign visitors and has to be valid for at least six months.
- All foreign visitors will need to carry a return or onward ticket.
- Citizens from most countries do not require a visa and will get a 90-day entry permit on arrival.
- If you have minors traveling with you, accompanied by only one or no biological parents, additional documents may be required. Contact your local embassy or check on the official website for more information.
- For more information please check the website of your local South African embassy/high commission or the government travel advisories below:
- Australia
www.smartraveller.gov.au - Canada
travel.gc.ca - EU member states
ec.europa.eu - Ireland
www.ireland.ie - New Zealand
www.safetravel.govt.nz - United Kingdom
www.gov.uk - United States
travel.state.gov
- Australia