About Bloemfontein International Airport

Bloemfontein International Airport (IATA: BFN, ICAO: FABL) also known as Bram Fischer International Airport, is a major airport located in Bloemfontein, South Africa.

It is situated approximately 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) southeast of the city center of Bloemfontein, the capital of the Free State Province in South Africa.

The Bloemfontein International Airport features a modern terminal building with various amenities and services for passengers. These include check-in counters, baggage handling facilities, immigration and customs services, currency exchange, duty-free shops, restaurants, and car rental services.

 The airport has a single runway designated as 08/26, which is approximately 3,200 meters (10,500 feet) in length. It is equipped to handle various types of aircraft.

Bloemfontein International Airport serves as a hub for domestic flights within South Africa. Several airlines operate regular scheduled flights to and from the airport, connecting it with major cities such as Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, and Port Elizabeth. Some of the airlines that operate at the airport include South African Airways, Airlink, and Mango.

The International Airport handles a significant number of passengers each year, primarily for domestic travel. However, it is not as busy as some of the larger international airports in South Africa.

The Airport is located about 20 km to city center. The total trip with a car usually takes around 20 minutes. The airport shuttles and taxis just outside the airport building; schedules match the arrival of flights. There are local and international well known car rental companies available in Bloemfontein Airport. All of the car rental companies offer a wide range of vehicles, with a choice of sizes and styles with reasonable price.

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