Meeting someone at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport.
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB · FAOR), Gauteng, South Africa. Which terminal, how long they'll take to come out, and a greeting board ready for the arrivals hall.
Greeting board for Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
Make a sign for JNB Arrivals. Show it full screen, save it, or create a Greet so they can find you.
Which terminal
O.R. Tambo International Airport has 2 arrival terminals: Terminal A (International) and Terminal B (Domestic). Each has its own arrivals area, so waiting at the wrong one is the most common mix-up here. The terminal is on their booking or in the airline's app. Check it before you set off and put it in your Greet.
Where to wait
Put the exact spot in your Greet. Your guest sees it on their phone from the moment they land at JNB, even without signal.
- In the arrivals hall of their terminal, a few metres back from the doors.
- At one landmark you can both name: a numbered exit, a café sign or the information desk.
- Not right at the barrier, where everyone crowds and nobody can see past the first row.
Passport control and timing
International arrivals go through passport control and customs before the arrivals hall. Domestic flights within South Africa are usually much quicker.
Johannesburg runs on Africa/Johannesburg time. The clock at the top of this page shows the local time now.
Other airports nearby
If they could be flying into a different airport, check which one first. Within 250 km of JNB: Johannesburg Lanseria HLA (39 km).
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Which terminal will they arrive at in Johannesburg?
O.R. Tambo International Airport has 2 arrival terminals: Terminal A (International) and Terminal B (Domestic). The terminal is on their booking or in the airline's app.
How long after landing do passengers come out at JNB?
Usually 20 to 45 minutes, longer with checked bags or passport control. With a Greet they tap I've landed and Collecting my bags, so you know instead of guessing.
What time is it at JNB right now?
Johannesburg runs on Africa/Johannesburg time. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Can my guest use Arigreet at JNB without the app?
Yes. They open your link in their phone's browser. Airport Wi-Fi is enough.
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