The main airport in the Western Cape is Cape Town International Airport, 20 minutes from the Cape Town city centre. 18 international and national carriers service Cape Town International Airport. Some international carriers fly directly to Cape Town, some stop over in Johannesburg and then carry on to Cape Town, with others terminating their flights in Johannesburg, which necessitates a short 2-hour domestic flight.
The preferred carrier for IUFoST 2010, South African Airways (SAA), is offering delegates special fares over the period of the event on a first come, first serve basis. Early booking is strongly suggested as flights to, from and within South Africa are generally in heavy demand. These fares are available for flights booked through Turners Travel or directly with SAA on their Intercontinental, Regional and Domestic services subject to the relevant class availability. Conditions will apply. Enquiries can be made immediately by contacting your nearest SAA office. Contact details for all the SAA Offices can be obtained from the SAA website http://www.flysaa.com.
South African residents should contact Turners Travel on telephone 031 368 8000 or email Linda Edwards at lindae@turnergroup.co.za.
For all SAA bookings, please quote reference number AIR.GC.05.000145. Should you encounter any difficulties in contacting SAA, you may contact Linda Edwards at lindae@turnergroup.co.za and your email will be forwarded to the South African Airways head office. Comair - operated by British Airways, Mango, Kulula and 1Time Airline are no frills airlines operating within South Africa and offering value for money domestic options that can be booked online through Turners Travel or the internet.
Travel by Road
When visiting Cape Town, delegates will mostly arrive and depart by air. On arrival, please be advised that public transport is limited but getting around is relatively simple and convenient, using taxis or hired car. To rent a car you will need a current South African, or an International Driver's License. It is possible to pick up a car in one city and return it in another.
Cape Town International Airport And Transport To Hotels
The Congress has arranged Hospitality Desks to be situated in the Meet and Greet areas of the International and Domestic arrivals' halls on the 21 - 23 August 2010. The location of the desks in the arrivals halls are as follows:
International Arrivals:
The desk will be situated outside the exit doors from customs.
Domestic Arrivals:
Collect your luggage and proceed through the corridor. As you enter the Meet & Greet area, continue past the seating area. Keep left and look out for the Yellow information light/sign and the IUFoST banners.
The Personnel at these desks will assist you with information about transport from the airport to your hotel.
Transfer pre-bookings close on the 18th of August 2010, and after this date you will need to arrange your transfer to your hotel on arrival at Cape Town International Airport.
If you have pre-booked your transfer and you experience difficulties due to flight delays, or if you want to make changes to your pre-booked transfer, please contact Thompson's Tours on: ++27 21 511 0781 or ++27 83 327 4856 after hours.
Airport Transfers
A one way transfer between Cape Town International Airport & Appointed Hotels in the city centre only, will cost: ZAR 200.00 per person, per transfer. This applies to Pre-booked & Pre-paid transfers.
Should you require private group transportation, or transfers to non-appointed hotels, please do not hesitate to contact Lucille Harisunker (email: lucilleh@turnergroup.co.za) for a quotation. Transfers not paid in full, 30 days prior to date of service, will be cancelled automatically. These will need to be re-booked with full payment to secure the services.
Car Hire
Cars can be rented in South Africa from local or International companies. You will require a valid international driver's license to rent a car. Drivers and all passengers must wear seat belts.
A preferred car rental company has been appointed for the IUFoST Conference. Please contact Lucille Harisunker (lucilleh@turnergroup.co.za) for a quotation.
Kindly provide the following information in your mail to us and we will respond with a quotation:
Your contact information
Pick up date
Pick up location
Drop off date and location
Mileage required (either 100km per day, 200km per day or unlimited mileage per day)
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