OR Tambo Airport Maps | Location, Terminal & Parking Maps (JNB)
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OR Tambo International Airport location map, terminal layout maps and parking maps. GPS coordinates, directions and how to navigate JNB’s terminal levels.
OR Tambo Airport Maps and Location
OR Tambo International Airport is located in Kempton Park, in the Ekurhuleni district of Gauteng province, approximately 23 km north-west of the Johannesburg city centre and 46 km south of the Pretoria city centre.
GPS coordinates: 26°08’21″S, 028°14’46″E Elevation: 1,694 metres (5,558 feet) above mean sea level
Getting to OR Tambo by Road
From Johannesburg CBD: Approximately 23 km via the N12 or R21, generally 25–40 minutes depending on traffic.
From Sandton: Via the M1 or N3 to the N12/R21, generally 30–45 minutes depending on traffic.
From Pretoria CBD: Approximately 46 km, generally 40–60 minutes via the N1 and N12/R21 depending on traffic conditions.
From Centurion: Via the N1 and N12/R21, generally 25–40 minutes.
As with any major Gauteng route, allow significant extra time during morning (06:00–09:00) and afternoon/evening (15:30–19:00) peak traffic periods – Johannesburg’s road network is notoriously congested at these times.
Terminal Layout Maps
OR Tambo’s passenger terminal is organised across four levels, spanning Terminal A (international departures) and Terminal B (international arrivals, plus the Gautrain), with separate domestic facilities. Given the complexity, the airport provides terminal plans covering each level — showing check-in areas, baggage reclaim, the Gautrain station, security and passport control areas, premium lounges, duty-free shopping, retail and dining, and smoking areas.
For a full breakdown of which terminal serves your specific airline, see our complete terminal guide rather than relying on a static map alone, since terminal assignments can change.
Parking Maps
OR Tambo’s parking precinct spans multiple parkades and open-air lots — approximately 11,500 bays in total. A parking location map showing each car park and its access route is the best way to plan ahead, particularly if you’re choosing a long-stay option further from the terminal to save money. See our full parking guide for the rate structure behind each option.
FAQs - OR Tambo Airport Maps and Location
FAQ A complete guide to O.R. Tambo International Airport – airlines, parking, facilities, transport options, charter services, check-in tips and more.
1. What are the GPS coordinates for OR Tambo Airport? 26°08’21″S, 028°14’46″E.
2. How far is OR Tambo from Johannesburg? Approximately 23 km north-west of the Johannesburg city centre.
3. How far is OR Tambo from Pretoria? Approximately 46 km south of the Pretoria city centre.
4. What elevation is OR Tambo Airport at? 1,694 metres (5,558 feet) above mean sea level.
5. How many car parks does OR Tambo have? The airport precinct includes multiple parkades and open-air lots, totalling approximately 11,500 public parking bays.
6. Which district is OR Tambo Airport in? Kempton Park, in the Ekurhuleni district of Gauteng province.
7. How do I get to OR Tambo from Sandton by road? Via the M1 or N3 to the N12/R21, generally 30–45 minutes depending on traffic.
8. Is there a terminal map for OR Tambo? Yes, terminal plans are available covering each of the airport’s levels — see our terminal guide for a full breakdown by airline.
9. How long does it take to drive from Pretoria to OR Tambo? Generally 40–60 minutes via the N1 and N12/R21, depending on traffic conditions.
10. Is OR Tambo affected by Johannesburg peak-hour traffic? Yes, significantly. Allow extra time during morning (06:00–09:00) and afternoon/evening (15:30–19:00) peak periods.
