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Old Aug 16, 2013, 6:33 pm
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I agree; if you have done the transfer before it is certainly achievable but it's a tough environment for first timers.

Here's the overview: When you exit your incoming flight you will proceed along a hallway that is separated from, but parallel to, the main terminal section (you can see the main terminal through plexiglas) and then eventually you get to a section that has a staircase going down. Don't go down the staircase, which is where immigration is (and where you are much more likely to waste time and get into a bureaucratic and corruption loop). You can ask someone at the top of the stairs where to go and say you are transferring; basically you want to stay airside and get back to the main terminal and lounges (which is super easy if you know where you are going). 3 hours is probably the minimum connection time and you are taking a risk in having your bags transfer, but I am not sure it would be any different if you had 4 or 5 hours.

Definitely agree to have someone from SAA walk you through if possible -- and certainly do not pay anyone anything.

Remember to stay upstairs at all costs and the whole process will be easier.
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