SOUTH AFRICA TRANSPORT OVERVIEW

Outline of Transport Provision for Spectators

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Intercontinental Travel to South Africa

All continents have direct flights to Johannesburg, the hosting centre of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup (FCC) and the 2010 FIFA World Cup (FWC) tournaments. Over 50 international airlines have access to the country. There are also direct flights to Cape Town, one of the main tourism centres. Air travel to South Africa is convenient, with the added advantage of sharing the same time zone as most of Europe.

International Direct Air Connections to South Africa

Air Routes

Travelling from other African Countries

South Africa is the main hub of African air travel with almost 800 flights per week into and out of the country. The road network of neighbouring Southern African countries is of a good quality and many of South Africa’s border posts have recently been upgraded to cater for increased flows in the build up to the 2010 FIFA World Cup (FWC).

Travel within South Africa

South Africa has a well-developed regional air, road and rail transport network.

Travelling by Air

The main centres of South Africa’s 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup host cities have regular flight connections with typically two or more departures between cities. Oliver R. Tambo International Airport ORTIA is within close proximity to Johannesburg and Pretoria. Meanwhile Rustenburg & Mangaung / Bloemfontein both have airports and frequent scheduled flights to and from ORTIA. Airports in these two host cities (Rustenburg & Mangaung / Bloemfontein) are located close to the stadium venues.

During the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup (FCC) special late evening scheduled flights are planned to operate on match days if there is demand for these services. »Read More on Air Travel

Travelling by Road

The four 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup (FCC) host cities (Johannesburg, Tshwane / Pretoria, Mangaung / Bloemfontein and Rustenburg) plus other centres in South Africa are well connected by high quality national highways and an excellent domestic scheduled airline network.

The relatively short distances between the FCC host cities mean most spectators can use road travel for connections from one city to the next. »Read More on Road Travel

National Road Network Map showing Typical Travel Times

Travelling by Public Transport

Scheduled inter-city buses and a regional rail system connect the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup (FCC) host cities of Johannesburg, Tshwane / Pretoria and Mangaung / Bloemfontein. These services are to be supplemented to meet the demand during the event.

The local commuter rail network offers a convenient, low cost and congestion free travel option for spectators to Coca Cola / Ellis Park (Johannesburg) and Loftus Versfeld (Pretoria) stadiums. Local rail services to these stadiums are to be supplemented on match days.

On match days, a public transport shuttle is scheduled between OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) and Coca Cola / Ellis Park and Loftus Versfeld stadiums. An additional service is planned from the airport to Sandton (Johannesburg’s main hotel area) during match days.

Each 2009 FCC Host City also operates a select number of park & ride sites with shuttle services to the stadium on match days. These services are planned to relieve pressure on the access routes to the stadium and the restricted stadium precinct area.
»Read More on the Park & Ride System

The special transport services operate in addition to regular public transport of minibus-taxi, bus and rail. Furthermore, metered taxi services offer a convenient personalised travel option with ranks at airports and the main event locations.
»Read More on Public Transport Between Host Cities

Vehicle Charter and Hire

South Africa's extensive vehicle hire (self drive and chauffeur drive), minibus and coach charter transport operations provide alternative options for individual and group travel. The major international vehicle hire operators are all represented and there are a variety of local car hire companies as well.
»Read More on Vehicle Charter & Hire

Stadium Precincts and Park & Ride Sites

Clear signage to guide spectators to park & ride sites, parking areas and within stadium precincts is designed to facilitate easy navigation, whichever travel options you choose to use.
The stadiums are all quality venues and access on match days is only through a ticket and strict control around the precinct area is to be applied. Travelling close to the stadium by private vehicle is highly discouraged and no vehicles may approach the stadium without the appropriate accreditation. Residents around the stadium precincts are advised to be aware of these processes and contact the local host city for further guidance.
»Read More on Stadium Precincts and Road Closures

Event Signage

Look out for clear event signage to guide spectators around venues and facilities including match stadiums, fan parks, public viewing sites, park and ride sites, main transport hubs, and other temporary event locations such as fan embassies etc.
Examples of yellow signs displaying the event logo and the relevant facilities are shown below.