Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA) Information

Where is Johannesburg Lanseria Airport?  

One of the world's 50 largest metropolitan areas, Johannesburg South Africa boasts the biggest economy in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The city centre was rejuvenated for 2010 World Cup, with art as the cornerstone. All around Johannesburg new art spaces and galleries are popping up. As South Africa's largest city, multicultural Johannesburg features cuisine that represents a melting pot from around the world.

Johannesburg Lanseria International Airport (IATA: HLA, ICAO: FALA), or Johannesburg Lanseria Airport is located situated north of Randburg and Sandton, about 27 kilometres (17 miles) northwest of central Johannesburg, in Gauteng Province, South Africa.

Johannesburg Lanseria Airport is used for both domestic and international flights (within the African continent), whereas OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) handles the bulk of Johannesburg's international flights, and is South Africa's busiest airport. The city is also served by Rand Airport (QRA) and Grand Central Airport (GCJ), both of which serve small, private aircraft, and Sandton City Heliport (HCS).

Lanseria Airport is a hub for Kulula.com, Solenta Aviation and Comair, and National Airways has its head office on the HLA Airport's property. Other airlines that offer fly to Lanseria Airport include Air Botswana and Mango.

Cities with flights from Lanseria Airport include Cape Town, Durban and Gaborone.

Your best bet for a Lanseria Airport transfer is a taxi. Details on all options are included in this guide.

Johannesburg Lanseria Airport services include:

• VIP lounge
• Executive lounges
• Duty free
• Wings ‘n Things - aviation products

 

Interesting fact: When Nelson Mandela was released from prison in 1990, he was flown to Johannesburg, landing at Lanseria Airport.

Additional Johannesburg Lanseria Airport information may be found by visiting their official website below.

• Official HLA Johannesburg International Lanseria Airport Website