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Transfer from Johannesburg airport to Pretoria

Johannesburg → Pretoria · about 49 km · about 40 min · fixed price €65 per vehicle.

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Johannesburg → Pretoria

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Quick answer · checked 1 Nov 2026

Johannesburg → Pretoria: key facts

Getting from Johannesburg Airport (JNB) to Pretoria takes about 40 min by car on an empty road (40–55 min in heavy traffic) over 49 km via R21. Our private transfer costs €65 for a car with 1–3 passengers or €95 for a van with 4–8 — the vehicle price you see is the price you pay at booking.

On arrival: The driver waits in the public arrivals hall of the terminal your flight lands at (Terminal A for most international flights, Terminal B for most domestic flights), after baggage reclaim and, on international flights, passport control and customs, holding a sign with your name. If the flight is late, the driver adjusts to the real landing time; 60 minutes of waiting are included and help with the luggage is part of the service.

Pretoria, part of the City of Tshwane, is South Africa's administrative capital, home to the Union Buildings and many embassies. Church Square marks its historic centre, about 50 km north of the airport. Rather than going through Johannesburg, the drive follows the R21 freeway straight north from O. R. Tambo past Kempton Park and Irene, entering Pretoria from the south-east. The trip takes about 40 minutes outside peak hours; the R21 is busy towards Pretoria on weekday mornings.

Church Square, with the Old Raadsaal and the Palace of Justice, lies in the old grid of the city centre, and the Union Buildings stand on Meintjieskop in Arcadia, around 3 km to the east. Many visitors stay in Hatfield and Brooklyn, close to the University of Pretoria and the Gautrain Hatfield station, or near the Menlyn shopping area further east. The Voortrekker Monument and Freedom Park sit on hills just south of the centre, and Centurion lies on the way back towards Johannesburg.

Public transport instead: Gautrain train Airport Service, change at Marlboro to the north-south line from OR Tambo station to Pretoria station, about every 12 minutes, 05:15-22:00, 1 change.

Price
€65 per car (1–3) · €95 per van (4–8)
Distance
49 km by road
Driving time
40 min, 40–55 min at busy times
Pickup
JNB arrivals hall, name sign
Included
flight tracking, 60 min free waiting, luggage, free cancellation up to 24 h before
Public transport
Gautrain Airport Service, change at Marlboro to the north-south line

Sources (checked 1 Nov 2026): airports.co.za, gautrain.co.za; road distance and driving time: OSRM / OpenStreetMap.

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Fixed price by group size

Price per vehicle, not per person. Luggage and child seats in the booking.

Car (1–3 passengers)
€65
per vehicle, not per person
Van (4–8 passengers)
€95
per vehicle, not per person
The route
Distance: 49 km
Travel time: 40 min

What this price includes

No asterisks, no surcharges on arrival.

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Flight tracking
Flight delayed? We wait — 60 min free after landing.
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Driver with a name sign
Waits in arrivals, helps with the luggage.
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Luggage included
A suitcase and a carry-on per person, no surcharge.
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Free cancellation
Up to 24 h before the ride — full refund.
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1

Book online

Pick your destination, date and number of passengers, then pay securely online by card. The confirmation arrives by email right after payment.

2

We meet you in arrivals

Your driver waits at the JNB arrivals exit holding a sign with your name. He helps with the luggage and speaks fluent English. We pick up at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) or Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA) and drive to any address in Johannesburg and across Gauteng — Sandton, Rosebank and Soweto, Pretoria and Centurion, the Cradle of Humankind at Maropeng, Hartbeespoort Dam and Sun City by the Pilanesberg. Longer trips, for example to Kruger National Park, on request.

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A clean, comfortable car, checked before every ride. Bottled water, Wi-Fi and child seats on request. You pay online in advance by card.

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Luggage
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Flight tracking
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Driver
Name sign
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Water
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Child seat
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Extra stop
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Fixed price guaranteed

The price shown when you book is the final price. No surcharges for traffic and no surprises on arrival.

Flight tracking included

We track your flight live and move the pickup if it is delayed. The first 60 minutes after landing are free.

Meet & greet in arrivals

Your driver waits inside the terminal holding a sign with your name — no hunting for your phone in the rain at 11 pm. He helps with the bags.

24/7 personal support

A real person on WhatsApp, around the clock. Change of time, lost luggage? Sorted in minutes.

FAQ

Questions about this route

How long is the drive from Johannesburg Airport (JNB) to Pretoria?

About 49 km via R21: 40 min with clear roads, 40–55 min in heavy traffic. The price stays €65 per car either way.

Where exactly does the driver wait at JNB?

The driver waits in the public arrivals hall of the terminal your flight lands at (Terminal A for most international flights, Terminal B for most domestic flights), after baggage reclaim and, on international flights, passport control and customs, holding a sign with your name.

Can I get from O. R. Tambo airport to Pretoria by train?

Yes, with one change: take the Gautrain Airport Service to Marlboro and transfer to the north-south line, which continues through Midrand and Centurion to Pretoria and Hatfield stations.

Does the road to Pretoria pass through Johannesburg?

No. The R21 freeway runs north from the airport directly to the south-eastern side of Pretoria, so the route avoids central Johannesburg.

Is €65 the price per person?

No — that is the price for the whole car for up to 3 people. For 4–8 people the van costs €95, also per vehicle.

Can the price go up?

No. The price shown when you book is the final price — no surcharges for traffic, airport fees or luggage.

Can I cancel?

Yes, free of charge up to 24 hours before the ride — you get a full refund. Later cancellations and no-shows are not refunded.

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