South Africa is served by 3 international airports: the O.R. Tambo International outside Johannesburg, Durban International and Cape Town International Airports. Flights from most countries fly to South Africa; as many as 70 international carriers carry daily and weekly flights to and from South Africa.

The O.R. Tambo International receives the most number of direct international flights and is considered the gateway to South Africa, although if you are traveling to Durban Town, taking direct flights to Durban International is easier. There are also plenty of smaller airports to which you can take charter or cross-border flights from other states in Africa.

From Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Namibia, Botswana and Lesotho, you can take cross-border safaris or coaches into South Africa, or self-drive all the way. Or if you are traveling by international cruise, Durban is one of the most important of the 8 ports in South Africa. Taxis and bus services are easily available from the airports and the port area.