Monday 17 February 2014

A Guide to Various Modes of Transfer Options to and from Johannesburg Airport

Johannesburg is one of the most popular holiday destinations in South Africa. With its pleasant weather, scintillating natural grandeur, exhilarating nightlife, delicious culinary scene as well as never-ending events and concerts, Johannesburg tempts hordes of holidaymakers to book flights to take a visit. Oliver Tambo International Airport is one of the busiest international gateways to South Africa serving this bustling metropolis and the surrounding area.


The international terminal of Johannesburg handles frequent services on flights with several major airlines such as Virgin Atlantic, Air France, Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa. Britons flying to this city often book flight tickets with destination based carrier namely South African Airways or British Airways, the national carrier of UK.  After arriving at the airport, travellers may get around the key areas of the city via below mentioned modes of transportation.

Airport Taxis

Passengers disembarking flights at the international terminal of Johannesburg can hire chauffer driven taxis from the designated stand of Airport Link. Travellers seeking a comfortable journey to their destinations from the airport often find these taxis convenient option on account of wide-availability and affordability.

Rent a Car

There are numerous car hiring companies rolling out lucrative deals on car rental from Johannesburg International Airport. Though holidaymakers arriving on flights here can charter a car after reaching here, there is an option for pre-booking as well. Travellers willing to hire a car to roam in and around the city are required to produce copies of identity proof, driving license and passport.
Cabs for Women

Being the largest city and cultural district of South Africa, every year millions of holidaymakers visit Johannesburg, including solo women. Whether you are on a leisure vacation or landing on flights here for work related reasons, there is various metered cab services dedicated to female travellers. In fact, the cabs are driven by women as well!
Bus

Another popular mode of transportation to arrive at or depart from the international terminal is Public Bus. Budget tourists disembarking flights here often prefer to board public buses to get in the city of Johannesburg. The Rea Vaya is one such rapid transit bus service that provides a safe journey at affordable rates.

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