Avoid night travel to the airport and stay close to the airport for early or late flights.
Overnight in the terminal - opening hours
Both the public and transit areas of the airport are open 24/7 and overnight stays inside the terminal are no problem thanks to the all-night operation.
There are plenty of seats without backrests in all parts of the terminal, but most are metal and cold.
Hotels near the airport
You can stay comfortably overnight in several hotels near the terminal.
- City Lodge Hotel *** - a hotel with good prices near the train station about 5 minutes walk from the terminal
- InterContinental Johannesburg Airport Hotel ***** - luxury hotel right next to the terminal
- Protea Hotel by Marriott **** - cheap hotel 5 minutes drive from the terminal, not walkable, hotel offers its own transfer for a fee
Hotels in the centre
If you will be staying in the city centre, look for a hotel in these safest areas:
- Hotels in Sandton (Johannesburg)
- Hotels in Hatfield (Pretoria)
