Originally Posted by
Ukman
Hi all,
first of all I am really sorry if I should have learned this from previous posts, but I am very confused about the new JNB layout.
In November Mrs Ukman and I will be arriving from ZRH in F (terminal A) and continue with SAA to Durban in C (termnial B).
Does anybody know what is involved in changing terminals and what lounge we can expect to go to?
Also, the same question applies for the return trip and somehow I doubt that it will be obvious from having it done one way to finding out how to do the other.
Any help would be REALLY appreciated!!!
Ukman
Essentially the layout of the airport is the same as before.
You arrive internationally and clear customs in JNB. As before you turn left after customs and follow the signage to re-check your luggage.
You can use the SAA lounge in the domestic terminal.
Going back: you can check your luggage through, although more often than not SAA is unable to produce a boarding pass for the LX-flight (every now and then they manage to). Once in JNB follow the signage for international departures.
Lounges for your flight back: SAA domestic in CPT and Virgin Clubhouse in JNB, which is the best lounge in JNB IMHO. Note: you need an invitation for the CH. In the unlikely case that SAA would be able to issue your boarding pass for the LX flight you would still have to go to the check-in counters to get your invite into the CH.
The new airport is well signposted and the only disadvantage is the distance you have to schlepp your luggage on your way to CPT. Other than that it is a straightforward exercise.