O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) Wi-Fi
Last verified 3/7/2026 • Johannesburg, South Africa
Wi-Fi at O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is free for a limited time (about 240 minutes) across all terminals. Join “# AIRPORTS FREE”, then enter an email address on the sign-in page. Opened in 1952, the airport now has 2 terminals. It’s a hub for South African Airways and Airlink.
Is there free Wi-Fi at O. R. Tambo International Airport?
Free (time-limited)Yes. Free Wi-Fi for about 240 minutes at O. R. Tambo International Airport.
- Common SSIDs: # AIRPORTS FREE, #Airports@WiFi
- Sign-in: Open your browser, select complimentary access on the splash page, and register with your email address
- Provider: Airports Company South Africa (ACSA)
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Connection details
- Login: Email verification
- Security: OPEN • HTTPS portal
- Premium option: ACSA (Pay-as-you-go premium after the free allowance) — details
- Support: ACSA — Free Wi-Fi
Speed & reliability
Terminal specifics
- International Terminal ASSIDs: # AIRPORTS FREE, #Airports@WiFiMain international side with the largest concentration of premium lounges
- Central Terminal BuildingSSIDs: # AIRPORTS FREE, #Airports@WiFiMain connector between the international and domestic sides
- Domestic Terminal BSSIDs: # AIRPORTS FREE, #Airports@WiFiDomestic side with strong lounge and food-court options
Power & places to work
- Bidvest Premier LoungeInternational departures terminalBest premium all-round work option on the international side
- Bidvest Domestic LoungeDomestic terminalBest premium domestic workspace
- Window counters and food-court seatingAcross Terminals A and BBest free option if you want power plus the full free ACSA Wi-Fi allowance
Best places to work at O. R. Tambo International Airport
Bidvest Premier Lounge for international flights or Bidvest Domestic Lounge for domestic departures
Bidvest Premier Lounge, Aspire Lounge, or SAA Cycad Lounge
Lounges first, then window counter seating across the terminal complex
Any of the main lounges, especially Bidvest Premier Lounge or Bidvest Domestic Lounge
Food-court seating works for lighter sessions, but lounges are better for longer work
Lounges, cafes and useful work spots
Bidvest Premier Lounge
lounge • International Terminal A • International departures terminal
Best premium international work option listed by ACSA
View on mapAspire Lounge (Swissport)
lounge • International Terminal A • International departures terminal
Strong alternative premium workspace on the international side
View on mapSAA Cycad Lounge
lounge • International Terminal A • International departures terminal
Good premium option for Star Alliance and SAA-aligned itineraries
View on mapBidvest Domestic Lounge
lounge • Domestic Terminal B • Domestic departures terminal
Best domestic-terminal workspace option
View on mapBidvest Sky Lounge
lounge • Domestic Terminal B • Domestic departures terminal
Strong domestic fallback for longer laptop sessions
View on mapWindow Counter Seating
charging • Across international and domestic concourses
Best free option if you want power plus the full 1 GB / 4 hour allowance
Food Court Seating
restaurant • Airside halls and terminal public areas
Good for casual work with food, but not as dependable as the lounges
How to connect at JNB
- Join "# AIRPORTS FREE" or "#Airports@WiFi".
- Open a browser; if the portal doesn’t appear, visit a non-HTTPS page to trigger it.
- Complete any email/SMS step.
- Start your VPN, then browse normally.
Interesting Facts about O. R. Tambo International Airport Airport
- ACSA’s free Wi-Fi at O.R. Tambo gives passengers 1 GB or 4 hours free per day, after which paid access is available through # AIRPORTS PREMIUM Wi-Fi.
- The terminal complex is organised around International Terminal A, the Central Terminal Building, and Domestic Terminal B.
- ACSA’s current airport statistics page describes O.R. Tambo as handling over 21 million passengers per annum.
- ACSA’s 2024/25 traffic update says the airport handled 17,852,569 passengers in the 2023/24 financial year.
- The Gautrain links O.R. Tambo and Sandton in about 15 minutes, with trains every 20 minutes during off-peak periods.
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