Airport
Upington International Airport (UTN)
Upington International Airport is the Northern Cape's main air gateway to Upington and the Green Kalahari. Compare transfer options to the city centre, Augrabies Falls National Park, the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and nearby Orange River towns.
Passengers
Luggage
About Upington International Airport
Upington International Airport serves Upington and the wider Northern Cape as the region's principal air gateway. Opened in 1968, the airport is best known for its main runway, which stretches approximately 4,900 metres and ranks among the longest civilian runways in the world.
The airport connects the Green Kalahari with regular Airlink services to Johannesburg and Cape Town, making it a practical entry point for travellers heading to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Augrabies Falls National Park and the Orange River wine route. Beyond passengers, UTN handles regional cargo, including table grapes, livestock, vehicles and mining equipment.
Located roughly 6 km from the Upington town centre, the airport is reached in about 10 minutes by taxi, private transfer or rental car. Car hire desks are available in the terminal, and the compact single-terminal layout keeps arrivals, baggage claim and onward transport close together.
With its unusually long runway and cargo capability, Upington International plays a strategic role beyond scheduled passenger flights, supporting pilot training and export operations for the Northern Cape.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Upington International Airport operates from one main terminal building, which handles the airport's scheduled domestic passenger flights. The compact terminal is organized with separate departure and arrival areas within a single building.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Upington International Airport
Transfers
Book private transfers from Upington International Airport to hotels, the town centre and destinations across the Northern Cape, including the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and Augrabies Falls National Park.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business meetings, Orange River wine route visits or journeys around Upington and the Green Kalahari.
Car Rental
Rent a car from Upington International Airport for independent travel to Upington, Augrabies Falls National Park, the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and other Northern Cape destinations.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups travelling between Upington International Airport, hotels, event venues and nearby attractions.
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