travel information

Getting there – International Flights

There are daily flights to Cape Town from all over the world, both overnight and daytime. More airlines have more flights into Johannesburg's O.R.Tambo Airport, though, and it is often worth checking for two tickets rather than a through ticket. From Johannesburg to Cape Town takes 2 hours and costs about $140 return. The shortest time and estimated cost in round figures to travel all the way to Cape Town (May 2009 prices) is as follows.

Europe - 9 hours  $900

America East Coast - 20 hours  $1500

America West coast - 22 hours   $1500

Australia West Coast – 13 hours   $1400

South America East coast  - 9 hours  $1400

India  - 15 hours  –  $1000

North Africa  10 hours   – $900

Early booking is such a good idea to get the best prices!  Below, please see a full matrix of costs to attend ICSE's from 2006 — 2011 for comparison purposes. Don't be put off if you initially are quoted a higher price. Search around for fares such as these. 

Airlines that consistently offer reasonable flights to South Africa are:

South African Airways       Emirates        Swiss         American Airlines

From Johannesburg to Cape Town, check out:

South African Airways         1Time        Comair          Kulula-Air

Airport Transfers

Transfers from airport to hotels and return may be booked with SBS at a cost of $40  per person per trip or $80 per return. You will be met in the arrivals hall at Cape Town airport and escorted to the transport.

Passport & Visa Requirements

VISA LETTERS WILL ONLY BE ISSUED ONCE YOU HAVE REGISTERED AND PAID. There is a box to click on the registration form to request such a letter.

Ensure you have a passport valid for at least 30 days beyond your date of departure from South Africa.
Check to see if you need a visa to enter South Africa.

For details of Countries requiring a visa view:
www.home-affairs.gov.za/visa_schedule.asp

For details on costs and getting a visa view:
www.home-affairs.gov.za/visa_detail.asp

Enquiries

For more information, please contact:

Natalie Smit

Strategic Business Services (Pty) Ltd

Tel:		+27 21 914 2888
Fax:		+27 21 914 2890
eMail:		natalie@sbs.co.za