Tight and effective management has found Johannesburg International to be one of the most cost-effective airports in the world. It has overtaken Cairo in terms of passenger traffic, and now plays host to some 53 airlines.
The opening of a new domestic terminal in 2003 significantly expanded its retail facilities. The new terminal offers a huge array of restaurants, shops and services to meet the needs of passengers, while a duty free retail mall for international travellers has boosted passenger spend by 66%.

First stop on many a trip to South Africa is likely to be Johannesburg International. The only major airport in Johannesburg, it is located 24 kilometres to the north-east of the city centre. From here you can take a domestic flight to another South African city (see: Domestic flights), or if you're staying in Johannesburg it's a quick drive by hotel shuttle, hired car or taxi to your destination.

There is ample parking at the airport, with shuttle and golf cart services to ferry you between remote parking areas and terminals. Porter services are on stand-by to help you with your heavy luggage, while banking services, Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs), forex dealers, as well as a choice of car rental services can be found dotted throughout the terminal buildings.