Lanseria Airport - Flight Information and Guide (HLA)

Lanseria Airport is located approximately 30 km north-west of Sandton in the Johannesburg metropolitan area.

It is an alternative to OR Tambo for those flying to Johannesburg, and its location also makes it a convenient departure point for the Cradle of Humankind, a UNESCO World Heritage archaeological site with some of the world's most important hominid fossil discoveries.

Content verified on 06/09/2026

Official source: landseria.co.za

How to get to Lanseria Airport

Sandton is about 30 km from the airport, with a journey of approximately 30 minutes by taxi.

By Car

Those arriving by car or taxi reach Sandton in about 30 minutes.

By Train

There is no direct railway connection to the airport; the nearest Gautrain station is accessible via the shared shuttle.

By Bus

A shared shuttle connects the airport to the Gautrain station in Sandton.

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Tips The shared shuttle to Gautrain Sandton is generally the most economical option for those arriving without a rental car.

Average travel time to HLA

TrainNot available

Shuttle busShared shuttle to Gautrain Sandton

Taxi / Private hireabout 30 minutes

Parking near Lanseria Airport

Parking is located next to the terminal building.

How to get to Johannesburg from HLA

By Train

No direct train service is available to the airport.

By Bus

A shared shuttle connects the airport to the Sandton Gautrain station, generally the most economical option.

By Taxi

A taxi to Sandton costs in line with standard South African urban rates, for a journey of approximately 30 minutes.

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Car rental at Lanseria Airport

Leading car rental companies operate from the arrivals area.

Hotels near Lanseria Airport

Lanseria serves the north of Johannesburg — Sandton, Fourways, Randburg — and is a completely different airport from O.R. Tambo: some listings on Booking.com described as 'Johannesburg Airport' actually refer to O.R. Tambo, more than an hour's drive from here, and should be avoided by anyone flying from Lanseria. Those with just one night can stay a few minutes from the terminal; those who need to reach Sandton or Fourways for work will find chain hotels half an hour by car away, closer to the northern suburbs than O.R. Tambo is.

Airport area

At Lanseria

About 3.8 km and 5 minutes from the terminal, on Pelindaba Road.

Best for: Short layovers and early-morning departures, when every minute of transfer counts.

Pros

One of the shortest airport transfers in this guide, just minutes by car or shuttle on request
Surrounded by greenery, far from the N1 traffic towards Sandton

Cons

Recent reviews are below average, with complaints about maintenance and cleanliness
No restaurant or shop nearby besides the property's own

Recommended hotels

Shumba Valley Lodge Lanseria Airport About 5 minutes from the terminal on Pelindaba Road, near the Eagle Canyon Country Club; outdoor pool and garden. View availability

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Neighbourhood

Fourways and Bryanston

City Lodge Fourways is about 30 minutes from the airport, opposite Montecasino; City Lodge Bryanston is about 18 km and 30-35 minutes away.

Best for: Those who need to work in Sandton, Fourways or Randburg and prefer the northern suburbs, closer to Lanseria than to O.R. Tambo.

Pros

Closer to Lanseria than any hotel near O.R. Tambo would be
Montecasino, in Fourways, offers restaurants and a theatre for the evening without having to go all the way to Sandton

Cons

You still need a car or a paid shuttle for any trip
Some reviews flag rooms and common areas in need of updating at both properties

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Airport services

An alternative to OR Tambo for the Johannesburg area, with domestic flights and some low-cost regional routes.

Shopping & Duty Free

The shopping area is more modest than OR Tambo, with some local handicraft shops.

Lounges & relaxation

The airport provides a reasonable number of lounges for business passengers.

Connectivity & Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is available at the airport.

Families & Children

Support for families with children remains at a basic level in the waiting areas.

Terminal guide

The terminal, more compact than OR Tambo, handles domestic connections and some low-cost regional routes.

To be safe: 2 hours ahead for flights is the most prudent choice.

Map of Lanseria Airport

Frequently asked questions

Q. Is Lanseria an alternative to OR Tambo for Johannesburg?

Yes, it's about 30 km from Sandton (compared to OR Tambo's 34 km) and mainly serves low-cost domestic and regional routes.

Q. What can you visit near Lanseria airport?

The Cradle of Humankind, a UNESCO World Heritage archaeological site with some of the world's most important hominid fossil finds, can be reached in a short time.

Q. How do you reach the Gautrain from Lanseria?

With a shared shuttle to the Gautrain station in Sandton, generally the cheapest option for those arriving without a rental car.

Q. Is it safe to withdraw cash at ATMs in Lanseria?

It's better to do so inside the terminal or at banks and shopping centers rather than at isolated street ATMs: card-skimming scams and ATM theft are a known risk in South Africa in general, not just at Lanseria.