JNB · Solid major hub with good lounges and rail link but hampered by slow immigration and occasional ATC delays.
HLA · Johannesburg’s compact northern alternative with one terminal, scheduled FlySafair and Airlink service, and three listed airport lounges.
15% · Food and retail quality and variety.
JNB6.8
HLA7.0+0.2
Ground access
15% · Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
JNB7.8+1.0
HLA6.8
Reliability
15% · Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
JNB6.8
HLA7.0+0.2
Lounges
10% · Worth-it density and access quality.
JNB7.1+0.1
HLA7.0
FlySafair or Airlink passengers north of JohannesburgTravelers who prefer a single-terminal layoutEligible card or bank-lounge users
Charter activity is extensive alongside scheduled serviceLounge eligibility varies by bank, membership or airlineConfirm airline flight information and lounge access day-of
Family rooms
Parking
Three hours for international
International ~3 h early; immigration often 45–90 min at peak.
A international, B domestic — landside only
A = international, B = domestic; no airside link — reclear if you switch.
Bidvest PP 24h in A — SLOW is FNB only
PP = Bidvest A 24h + Bidvest B + Shongololo/Mashonzha; SLOW is FNB/RMB only.
HLA
Scheduled passenger service
Check the airline strip before leaving
Lanseria publishes flight schedules, while airlines control booking and live updates.
The single-terminal layout is the main advantage
Domestic, regional, international and charter operations use one terminal building.
Plan around the listed restaurants and cafés
The airport lists Wiesenhof, Kauai, Vida E Caffè and a weekday Wimpy.
