Need a taxi from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)?
Enjoy the flexibility of a taxicab combined with Uber’s helpful app features by riding with Uber to or from JNB Airport instead. You can request on demand for last-minute trips, book 24/7 in-app or online, and get affordable upfront prices for every trip. Your airport ride is a few taps away.
Get directions for pickup at Johannesburg Airport
Already requested your ride? Open the app or choose the link below for accurate step-by-step directions to meet your driver outside.
The best of Uber at JNB Airport
Welcome to the Uber ride option at OR Tambo International Airport that’s ready when you are. You’ll also enjoy 24/7 requesting, helpful in-app safety features, and upfront pricing to budget ahead for your trip. Instead of a taxi, try this day-or-night ride option to head to or from the airport.
Variety of ride options
There’s more than one way to move with Uber. Select a ride option that fits the number of passengers you have plus your luggage.
Helpful safety features
Uber prioritizes safety for every rider to and from JNB Airport. In a few steps, you can access customer support and share trip details with loved ones. View driver profiles, too, to see ratings and more to get to know your driver before the trip begins.
Uber Reserve
Request your ride to JNB up to 90 days ahead with Uber Reserve, so getting there is the last thing on your mind.
Get the Uber app to request a ride to or from Johannesburg Airport
Rates for UberX from JNB Airport
View the average rate for UberX trips from OR Tambo International Airport to budget ahead of your airport ride with Uber.
On average, rides lasting 35 minutes from JNB cost R285.*
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the luggage capacity of a ride in the Uber app?
The luggage capacity varies by ride type in the Uber app. For example, an UberX ride can usually hold 2 suitcases while an UberXL ride can usually hold 3 suitcases.**
- Would I find a flat rate to downtown like most OR Tambo International Airport taxis in the Uber app?
No, you will not find a flat rate from from OR Tambo International Airport in the Uber app. See prices at the beginning of each trip to or from JNB. Note, however, that the price may be adjusted at the end of the trip if surcharges or tolls differ from the estimated upfront price.
- Are taxis available 24/7 at JNB Airport?
Experience alternatives to taxi services and more from JNB Airport by requesting a ride with the Uber app. With UberX, you can request a ride on demand at any time and on any day.
- What’s the best app for booking taxis to and from Johannesburg Airport?
While you can’t request a taxi to and from JNB using Uber at the moment, consider requesting a trip with UberX directly from the Uber app instead. To get started, open the Uber app, enter your pickup and dropoff locations, then select UberX from the list of ride options. You’ll be matched with a driver to assist you with your trip.
- Can I tip my driver like I do with taxis?
Yes. You can use the Uber app to provide a tip, and giving cash directly to your driver is also an option (100% of your in-app tip goes directly to the driver).
- Is it safe to request a ride with Uber at OR Tambo International Airport?
Safety is a top priority for every ride with Uber. You can access in-app safety features to help you stay protected from pickup to dropoff. Share trip details with contacts, access the emergency assistance button to call local authorities, and explore more safety features, all from the Uber app.
- What is the difference between requesting a JNB airport ride with Uber and hailing a taxi at the airport?
With the Uber app, you can request a ride 24/7 to connect with a driver, enjoy upfront prices, and access in-app safety features to help you stay protected while you ride.
- How many passengers can ride in an airport taxi compared with UberX?
With the Uber app, you can explore ride options that have rider limits ranging between 4 and 6 people. The passenger limit for a taxi at OR Tambo International Airport varies by vehicle and jurisdiction.
- Can I change my trip after requesting a ride from JNB airport with Uber?
Yes you can change your trip details after requesting a ride from JNB airport with Uber.
- Can I request a wheelchair-accessible taxi from Johannesburg Airport?
Although you can’t request a wheelchair-accessible taxi from Johannesburg Airport with Uber, you can check the Uber app for the Uber WAV ride option. If available, Uber WAV allows you to request a wheelchair-accessible vehicle and ride with specialized drivers to assist you.
- What do I do if I forget an item in a ride with the Uber app?
You can use the Uber app to contact the driver regarding the lost item. To get started, visit the Uber app and go to the Account section. Tap on Trips, then select the trip on which you forgot the item. Next, tap Find Lost Item and follow the in-app instructions.
- What destinations are commonly requested with UberX from OR Tambo International Airport?
Popular destinations that riders have booked with UberX recently in OR Tambo International Airport include Rhodesfield Gautrain Train Station and Garden Court Sandton City.
*The average duration and rate are calculated based on all UberX rides with the Uber app taken from JNB Airport over the last 6 months.
**Luggage space is not guaranteed and depends on the number of passengers in your ride and the type of vehicle. Once you’re matched with a driver, we recommend contacting them through the app to confirm.
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