Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Kruger Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
KMI Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport.
What to Expect
Kruger Airport (code: KMI) has a small, modern terminal with a thatched roof that complements its surroundings. Terminal facilities include several cafes and shops, though none are open 24 hours. WiFi is free, but you may need to register at the information desk for access. For added comfort while you are waiting, economy class passengers can pay to enter three airport lounges. See Airport Lounges in the guide below for location and access information.
Sleeping in Kruger Airport
We do not yet have any sleep-related airport reviews, but the airport seems to close overnight. Have a backup plan if you’re planning to spend the night. For uninterrupted sleep, nearby hotels offer shuttle service. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.
To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. You can also visit the airport’s web site for current information. For more airport information continue scrolling down to explore more in our Kruger Airport Guide.
In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security. For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and to also find out how you can gain lounge access with just an economy class ticket!
- KMI Airport VIP Lounge – Location: Main Terminal, Landside. Lounge Access: Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.
- Charter Lounge at KMI Airport – Location: Main Terminal, airside. Lounge Access: Standard lounge fees are R200.00 per adult (R95.00 per child under 12) for a maximum of two hours.
- Transit Lounge at KMI Airport – Location: Main Terminal, landside. Lounge Access: Standard lounge fees are R200.00 per adult (R95.00 per child under 12) for a maximum of two hours.
Related Pages: Kruger Airport Lounges
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Kruger Airport:
- Belgrace Boutique Hotel – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
- Destiny Country Lodge – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Kruger Mpumalanga Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport WiFi/Internet
Unlimited free WiFi is available at Kruger Airport. Register for WiFi service at the Information Desk. There is also a desktop workstation next to the Information Desk.
More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover At The Airport
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so be sure to check your bank’s fee schedule and your daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Location: Main Terminal Building, Ground Floor.
Baby Care Facilities – If you are travelling with an infant, there are baby care rooms for breastfeeding and diaper-changing. Location: first floor.
Baggage Trolleys – Need a hand with your luggage? Baggage trolleys are available free of charge in the entrance of the main terminal building.
Baggage Wrapping – Protect your bags from theft and damage by having your bags wrapped in plastic. Location: near Check-in desks. Rate: R60 ZAR (standard size bag) • R80 ZAR (Golf bag).
Currency Exchange – Imali Express Bureau de Change is located on the ground floor of the main terminal building.
Duty Free & Shopping – There are several stores that sell souvenirs, gifts, and regional products. The Convenience Store may come in handy for any last minute requirements. All stores are open from the first to the last flight of the day.
Food & Drinks – At the time of this update, there are no 24 hours food and beverage concessions at this airport. There are several cafes located landside and airside that operate from the first flight until the last flight of the day.
Information Desk – Need help finding your way? An information desk is available. Location: Landside, Center of Main Terminal.
Luggage Storage & Lockers – The airport offers luggage storage. No further information is known.
Mobile Charging – Power outlets to charge your mobile devices are available.
Rest Zones – There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Showers – Showers are available only for passengers using the VIP Lounge. Showers are located on the first floor of the terminal building.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Smoking – Permitted in the designated smoking shop.
Airport Hours
While it appears that this airport closes for several hours at night, as of this update, we were unable to confirm airport hours of operation. If you know the hours, click here to update this airport guide.
Airlines
Kruger airport is served by the following airlines: Airlink.
Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport
Car Rentals
The following companies have car rental counters inside the airport: Afrirent • Avis • Budget • Bidvest • Europcar • Firefly • First Car • Hertz • Simplify • Tempest • Thrifty.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Shuttle Services
There are several shuttle and transfer services available at Kruger Airport. To select the best provider for you, visit the Kruger Airport website.
Last updated: 2024-01-31
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.