Getting there

Sandton Convention Centre
Maude Street, Sandown, Sandton
Johannesburg, South Africa, 2196

The Sandton Convention Centre Is Easily Accessible

The Sandton Convention Centre is located in Sandton the financial hub of Johannesburg in South Africa. It is easily accessible from O.R. Tambo International Airport, just 15 minutes via the Gautrain – the state-of-the-art rapid rail network launched in 2010. The Gautrain links Sandton with Pretoria, central Johannesburg, and O.R. Tambo International Airport. The Gautrain station is a convenient 5-minute walk from the Sandton Convention Centre.

Johannesburg Airport Connections

The SCC is just 35 minutes by road from O.R. Tambo International Airport, approximately 19km from Grand Central Airport and 30km from Lanseria International Airport.  Airport-approved operators provide taxi, bus and shuttle services between Sandton and the terminal. There are also several car hire companies based at the airport.

Ample Parking for Visitors

Close to 11 000 parking pays are available to Sandton Convention Centre visitors, with the entrance to the parking arcade on Alice Lane, between West and 5th Streets in Sandton.

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Directions

By Car:

• From OR Tambo International Airport:
  • Take the R24 towards Johannesburg. Merge onto the N3, then take the M1 South towards Johannesburg.
  • Exit at Grayston Drive (M40), turn right, and follow the signs for Sandton City.
  • Continue onto Katherine Street and then Maude Street. The Sandton Convention Centre is located near Sandton City Mall.
  • Approximate travel time: 30-45 minutes (depending on traffic).
• From Johannesburg CBD:
  • Take the M1 North towards Pretoria.
  • Exit at Grayston Drive (M40), turn left, and follow signs towards Sandton City.
  • Continue onto Katherine Street and Maude Street.

By Public Transport:

• Gautrain:
  • The Sandton Gautrain Station is a short 10-minute walk from the Sandton Convention Centre.
  • Trains run between OR Tambo International Airport, Pretoria, and Johannesburg, stopping at Sandton.
  • Travel time from OR Tambo Airport to Sandton: About 15 minutes by Gautrain.
  • Gautrain schedule and routes
• Bus:
  • Local buses and Rea Vaya buses stop near Sandton City and the Sandton Gautrain Station, both within walking distance of the Convention Centre.

By Taxi/Ride-sharing:

• Uber and Bolt operate widely in Johannesburg and offer convenient pick-up and drop-off options at the Sandton Convention Centre.
• You can request a ride via their apps, with drop-off points available outside the main entrance.
• Estimated cost from OR Tambo International Airport: R300 – R400.

Shuttles: Various shuttle services operate from OR Tambo International Airport to Sandton. Shuttles can be pre-booked for direct transport to the Sandton Convention Centre or nearby hotels.

Travel time: Approximately 30-45 minutes, depending on traffic.

Taxi and Ride-sharing Services: Taxis and Uber are available at OR Tambo International Airport, with a direct route to the Sandton Convention Centre.

If you’re planning to stay nearby, here are some hotel options within walking distance of the Sandton Convention Centre:

• Sandton Sun Hotel (connected to the Convention Centre)
• InterContinental Johannesburg Sandton Towers
• Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel
• Hilton Sandton

While you’re here, explore nearby attractions:

• Nelson Mandela Square: A popular shopping and dining destination, just a 5-minute walk from the Convention Centre.
• Sandton City Mall: One of South Africa’s largest shopping centers, offering a wide range of shops, restaurants, and entertainment.