Johannesburg Flights
Flights to Johannesburg International from Edinburgh
Description
Johannesburg Information
Johannesburg Tourist Office
Address: Ground Floor, Village Walk Shopping Centre, Sandown, Johannesburg(Postal address: P.O Box 4580, Johannesburg 2000)
Email: marketing@tourismjohannesburg.co.za
Phone: +27 (0) 11 784 1352
Departure Airport
Edinburgh Airport
Airport Information
Country
United Kingdom (UK)
Address
Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh EH12 9DN, UK
Country Code
44
Telephone
(0)870 040 0007
Fax
(0)131 344 3470
edi_feedback@baa.com
Website
www.edinburghairport.com
Location
The airport is located 12km (8 miles) west of Edinburgh
Time Zone
GMT (GMT + 1 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)
Number of Terminals
1
Driving Directions
The airport is located just off the A8 from the centre of Edinburgh. The well-signed airport access road turns north off the A8 between the Gogar and Newbridge roundabouts.
Car Parking
The short-term car park is directly in front of the terminal building. Construction of a new multi-storey car par, with 2,000 new spaces is underway; Car Park 3, on Almond Road, with 400 short-stay spaces provides additional short-stay car parking for the duration of construction. The long-term car park is close by, served by a free courtesy coach to the terminal. Discounts are available for pre-booked long-term parking (tel: (0)870 000 1000), which can also be done online via the airport’s website. Secure parking is also available from Park & Fly (tel: (800) 032 0959), Flying Scot (tel: (0131) 333 3445; website: www.flyingscotparking.co.uk) and Secure Air Parks (tel: (0131) 333 3377; website: www.secureairparks.com).
Car Hire
Alamo, Avis, Europcar, Hertz and National, all have desks located in the Domestic Arrivals hall. Pre-booked cars from some off-airport companies can be contacted on the courtesy telephone located between Domestic Arrivals and check in.
Public Transport
Road: Taxis: Taxis are available from Skycabs (tel: (0)131 333 2220; website: www.skycab-edinburgh.com), which depart from outside Domestic Arrivals. Bus: Frequent bus services run from the bus station outside Domestic Arrivals to the central Edinburgh bus terminus at Waverley Bridge, also stopping at Edinburgh Haymarket rail station For more information on train services contact National Rail (tel: (0)845 748 4950; website: www.nationalrail.co.uk). The express service (bus no.100) operates daily 24 hours. Bus no.35 operates from Ocean Terminal via the city centre to Edinburgh Airport. For more information on times and fares, or to book tickets, contact Lothian Buses (tel: (0)131 555 6363; website: www.lothianbuses.co.uk).
Information and Help Desks
The combined airport information and Edinburgh & Lothian Tourist Board desk is located next to International Arrivals (tel: 0870 040 0007 or (0131) 473 3800).
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: The airport has bureaux de change, ATMs and a post office. Eating and drinking: Coffee shops are available throughout the airport and there are two bars and a food village. Shopping: There are tax- and duty-free outlets. For more information on shopping at the airport, contact the Shopping Information Line (tel: (0)870 000 1000). Luggage: A left-luggage facility and a lost property desk (tel: (0)131 344 3486) are available. Other facilities: These include baby care facilities and a prayer/quiet room.
Conference and Business Facilities
Bmi, British Airways, Scotways and Servisair have executive lounges equipped with telephone, fax and Internet facilities. The Hilton Edinburgh Airport Hotel (tel: (0)131 519 4400) has conference facilities for up to 220 delegates.
Disabled Facilities
Facilities for disabled people include accessible toilets, ramps, lifts and reserved seating. There is a TDD telephone in the International Arrivals area and the airport telephone switchboard is equipped with a Minicom system (tel: (0)131 344 3100). Induction loops are fitted at various points throughout the terminal. Passengers should advise their airline of their special needs in advance. Reserved parking and wheelchair push and provision and help with baggage are available. Assistance can also be pre-booked (tel: (0)131 344 3486).
Airport Hotels
The Hilton Edinburgh Airport (tel: (0)131 519 4400) is a short walk from the airport and is also connected by a free shuttle service. The Quality Hotel Airport (tel: (0)131 333 4331), Norton House Hotel (tel: (0)131 333 1275) and the Agenda Hotel (tel: (0)131 316 4466) are all very close by. Hotel reservations can be made through the British Hotel Reservation Centre (tel: (0)131 333 5119; website: www.bhrconline.com), located in the Domestic Arrivals area.
City
Edinburgh
Full Airport Name
Edinburgh Airport
State or Province
Scotland
Destination Airport
Johannesburg International Airport
Airport Information
Country
South Africa
Address
Airports Company South Africa, Private Bag X1, Johannesburg International Airport, 1627, South Africa
Country Code
27
Telephone
(0)11 921 6911 or 6262
Fax
(0)11 394 0806
Via the airport's website
Website
www.airports.co.za
Location
The airport is located 22km (14 miles) east of Johannesburg
Time Zone
GMT + 2
Number of Terminals
6
Transfer between Terminals
A free shuttle bus operates between all terminals and the furthest car parks.
Driving Directions
From Johannesburg, take the R24 to the airport; from Pretoria, take the R21. The airport is clearly signposted from these approach roads.
Car Parking
There are several car parks offering short- and long-term parking, including an underground facility, as well as outdoor and shaded parking. A free shuttle bus service operates between the furthest car parks and the terminals. Call the ACSA office, open daily 24 hours (tel: (0)11 921 6090/1) for further parking information.
Car Hire
Companies Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Imperial, Khaya, National, Siswe and Tempest are located in Domestic Arrivals.
Public Transport
Road: A variety of approved taxi and shuttle operators provide services between Johannesburg, Pretoria and their surrounding suburbs. The service is managed by Izinga Transport Management (Itram); Itram reservations desks are located in the baggage reclaim areas in Terminals A and B (website: www.itram.co.za). For more information on public transport, contact ACSA (tel: (0)11 921 6262). Taxi and shuttle ranks are located opposite the Terminal A International Arrivals, while buses and coaches depart from the multi-storey car park.
Information and Help Desks
Airport information desks are located in International Arrivals and Departures, and Domestic Arrivals. Information and flight details are available via the airport helpdesk (tel: (0)11 921 6262). The Gauteng Tourism Authority Information Desk is situated in the International Arrivals Terminal (tel: (0)11 390 3614 or 3602).
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: There are ATMs, banks and bureaux de change at the airport, as well as a post office. Mobile telephone hire and wireless Internet area also available. Eating and drinking: There are plenty of places to eat and drink. Food outlets include coffee shops, a juice bar, steak houses, a bakery, and fast-food restaurants. Shopping: The airport has a wide variety of shops, including a duty-free mall. Luggage: A left-luggage facility is available on the upper level of the underground car park, just off the International Arrivals area. Porters are available in the Arrivals hall and can be recognised by bright orange uniforms; visitors should not use unauthorised porters; tipping is recommended. Other facilities: There is a 24-hour medical clinic, a chapel, an Islamic prayer room and baby change facilities.
Conference and Business Facilities
There is a Business Centre (tel: (0)11 921 6991) with facilities including fax, telephone and secretarial services. A Premier Conference Centre (tel: (0)11 390 1084 or 1118), in the Domestic Terminal, offers four meeting rooms seating up to 14 delegates, a seminar facility for up to 50 delegates and a conference room for up to 120 delegates. A media conference room is also available.
Disabled Facilities
The airport has lifts (two of them are equipped with Braille) and ramps throughout the terminals. Disabled parking spaces are available. The free shuttle service which serves the remote car parking area can accommodate passengers in wheelchairs. Disabled passengers without a disabled pass should contact the ACSA-JIA help desk (tel: (0)11 921 6262) for assistance. A golf cart service which can accommodate disabled passengers operates between the terminals and the car hire areas.
Airport Hotels
There is a small Transit Hotel at the airport. The Holiday Inn Johannesburg International Airport (tel: (0)11 975 1121) is within walking distance of the terminal and the five-star Airport Sun InterContinental Hotel (tel: (0)11 9615400) is situated opposite the airport. The Holiday Inn Garden Court (tel: 392 1062) is also nearby. There are also budget establishments located nearby; information on accommodation is available at the Gauteng Tourism Authority Information Desk in International Arrivals. Most hotels operate shuttle services to/from the airport.
City
Johannesburg
Full Airport Name
Johannesburg International Airport
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