Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport

Johannesburg, South Africa

About Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport Airport

Key information about this airport, its facilities, and its role in international cargo and time-critical logistics.

O.R. Tambo International Airport is Africa's busiest airport and the primary gateway for Southern African time-critical logistics. JNB handles approximately 400,000 tonnes of cargo annually. The airport serves South Africa's mining, automotive, and pharmaceutical sectors, and is a critical hub for OBC operations connecting Africa with Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Logistics at JNB

Cargo facilities, customs hours, runway specifications, and ground handling capabilities at JNB.

Customs Hours 24/7
Cargo Terminal ORT Cargo Terminal, South African Airways Cargo
Runway Type 4F (wide-body capable)
Free Trade Zone JNB FTZ
Special Handling DG Class 1-9, Mining Equipment, Temp-controlled, Live Animals, Perishables

Departures from JNB

Key outbound routes from JNB to major global destinations. Regular departures with guaranteed transit times.

Time-Critical Shipping via JNB

OBC, NFO, AOG, and air charter services to and from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport — connecting 120+ countries with guaranteed delivery.