Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Upington 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.
UTN 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 Upington Airport.
What to Expect
Upington Airport (code: UTN) has a small terminal that handles domestic routes. Facilities include two cafes. WiFi is free for four hours or 500 MB, whichever you reach first.
Sleeping in Upington Airport
Due to limited operating hours, overnight stays are not possible. For uninterrupted sleep, hotels are nearby. 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 Upington 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 Hotels
While there are no hotels directly at Upington airport, the nearest hotels in the city are just 6+ minutes away. Visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Upington, search deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
There are no pay-per-use lounges in Upington Airport.
Airport WiFi/Internet
Free WiFi is available at Upington Airport for up to 4 hours or 500MB, whichever comes first. Connect to the “Airports Free” network. Registration requires an email address and contact number. Once you have reached the maximum (hours or data) you may purchase additional service.
More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover At The Airport
Food & Drinks – Two cafes are available in the terminal.
Information Desk – Have any questions? Visit the airport information desk for assistance! Hours: 8:00AM – 5:00PM (Mon-Fri) • 8:00AM – 1:00PM (Sat) • 10:30AM – 1:00PM/3:30PM – 6:00PM (Sun).
Luggage Storage & Lockers – Not available.
Medical Services – If you feel unwell or injure yourself, first aid services are available.
Mobile Charging – At the time of this update, we did not have any information about mobile charging availability. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Observation Deck – Pass the time before your flight by watching the planes take off at the airport’s view deck.
Prayer Rooms – If you’re in need of a quiet place to pray, an airport staff member can direct you to a room for use.
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 – Not available.
Airport Hours
The airport is open from 6:30AM – 7:00PM (Mon-Fri) • 8:00AM – 2:00PM (Sat) • 9:30AM – 6:00PM (Sun).
Airlines
Upington airport is served by the following airlines: SA Airlink.
Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport
Car Rentals
The following car rental agencies offer service onsite: Avis • Bidvest Car Rental • Europcar • First Car Rental • Hertz.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Last updated: 2024-01-31
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