Johannesburg Airport

Lanseria Airport (HLA / FALA)

To the north-west of Johannesburg, near Randburg and Sandton, Lanseria (HLA / FALA) is a privately owned airport that has become the benchmark for business aviation in South Africa. Its 3,048 m runway accommodates every type of aircraft, up to the size of a Boeing 757, from business jets to ultra-long-range jets linking Europe non-stop.

Open 24/7 and around 45 km from the centre, it was designed to relieve OR Tambo Airport and to provide fast, discreet access to the Sandton business district.

Lanseria, the gateway for business aviation

A privately owned airport, Lanseria is specifically tailored to the demands of business travellers: two first-class FBOs, round-the-clock operations, personalised reception, streamlined customs and immigration, and direct access to the aircraft.

Our teams coordinate ground handling and your transfer for a smooth arrival, away from commercial flows. It is the most convenient field for reaching Sandton and the northern suburbs quickly.

OR Tambo and access to Johannesburg

OR Tambo Airport (JNB / FAOR), around twenty nautical miles from Lanseria, is the country's main commercial airport and the busiest in Africa, with more than twenty million passengers a year. Depending on your itinerary and connections, our teams can arrange your flight there; for business aviation, however, Lanseria remains the preferred choice.

Johannesburg, economic capital of Southern Africa

Born of the gold rush, Johannesburg is now the economic engine of South Africa: the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), the continent's leading financial market, the headquarters of mining, banking and industrial groups, and the Sandton business district. The city is a gateway to the whole of Southern Africa, from Victoria Falls to the game reserves.

The other airports of South Africa

South Africa has a network of airports that our teams serve according to your itinerary:

• OR Tambo – Johannesburg (JNB): the country's main commercial airport
• Cape Town (CPT): the tourist capital — see our Cape Town page
• Durban – King Shaka (DUR): the Indian Ocean coast

Popular private jet routes to or from Johannesburg

• Johannesburg – Cape Town: 2h00 flight
• Johannesburg – Durban: 1h00
• Johannesburg – Victoria Falls: 1h30
• Johannesburg – Nairobi: 4h00
• Johannesburg – Lagos: 5h30
• Johannesburg – Dubai: 8h00
• Johannesburg – London: 11h00

Links to Europe or the Gulf call for an ultra-long-range jet for a non-stop flight. Across the continent, Cape Town and Lagos are among our fields.

IBC Aviation to or from Johannesburg

Our teams arrange your flights to or from Johannesburg, handle permits and ground handling, and select the aircraft from our fleet best suited to the distance and the number of passengers, from a business jet for a regional link to an ultra-long-range jet towards Europe. Available 24/7:

• France: +33 1 41 69 88 88
• Switzerland: +41 22 880 28 88
• Email: contact@ibc-aviation.com

Frequently asked questions

Which airport should I use to fly private to Johannesburg?

Lanseria (HLA / FALA), to the north-west of the city, is the preferred gateway for business aviation: a privately owned airport, open 24/7, with two first-class FBOs and fast access to Sandton. OR Tambo (JNB) remains the main commercial airport.

How much does it cost to charter a private jet to Johannesburg?

The price depends on the aircraft, the number of passengers, the itinerary and the dates. A long-haul link to Europe or the Gulf calls for an ultra-long-range jet; a regional flight, a lighter aircraft. Our teams provide a personalised, all-inclusive quote within the hour.

Why choose Lanseria over OR Tambo?

Lanseria is dedicated to business aviation: less congestion, private formalities, two FBOs, round-the-clock operations and proximity to the Sandton business district. It is the fastest and most discreet field for a private flight.

Are special permits required for a private flight to South Africa?

A private flight to South Africa requires permits and ground-handling coordination. IBC Aviation manages all of these steps for you.

Can you reach Europe non-stop from Johannesburg?

Yes, aboard an ultra-long-range jet: around 11 hours to Paris or London. On aircraft with shorter range, a technical stop is required.

Which other South African airports do you serve?

Besides Johannesburg, our teams serve Cape Town (CPT), Durban – King Shaka (DUR) and OR Tambo (JNB), depending on your itinerary.