28/11/2017
Planning a trip to South Africa and looking at where best to fly into to suit your itinerary?

Here is a run-down of some of the country’s airports and where they are situated.

• OR Tambo International Airport is the country’s travel hub and serves as a gateway to all Southern and East African destinations.
• Touch down at Cape Town International Airport for access to the Mother City and surrounds! From here you can set off on journeys to the Cape Winelands, the coastal Whale Route and the Garden Route.
• George Airport is located in the heart of the Garden Route for those with limited time to explore the area.
• Port Elizabeth International Airport serves as an entry-way to the malaria-free Addo and surrounding game reserves, as well Garden Route and Route 62 journeys to Cape Town.
• For a visit to two of South Africa’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites – the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park and the iSimangaliso Wetland Park – King Shaka International Airport in KwaZulu-Natal is the ideal place to land.
• Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport is situated close to the famous Kruger National Park and Sabi Sand Game Reserve, while Skukuza Airport is found within the Kruger National Park, with both airports providing access to amazing wildlife destinations!
• For a visit to Greater Kruger reserves, such as Kapama, Thornybush and Timbavati, Hoedspruit Airport will be your best bet.
• Pilanesberg International Airport is located adjacent to the Pilanesberg Game Reserve and services Sun City as well.

For more information on flight routings and travel options, feel free to contact our Experts in Travel, who are always happy to share their knowledge!