Intercape Bus Tickets from Matola to O.R. Tambo Airport
Intercape offers bus tickets from Matola to O.R. Tambo Airport, with 1-way prices having ranged from R612 to R1,100 during 2026:
- The current cheapest one-way Intercape bus ticket from Matola to O.R. Tambo Airport is R640 in Saver class on a Mainliner coach; taking Mainliner MAP-PTA scheduled to depart Matola at 19:40 on Thu 07 May 2026 and scheduled to arrive in O.R. Tambo Airport at 04:20 on Fri 08 May 2026 (duration of 8 hours 40 minutes).
- For pensioners (60 and older), the current cheapest one-way ticket is R595 in Flexi class (with a 15% discount applied); taking Mainliner MAP-PTA departing Matola at 19:40 on Thu 07 May 2026 and arriving in O.R. Tambo Airport at 04:20 on Fri 08 May 2026 (duration of 8 hours 40 minutes).
- Average one-way ticket prices are Saver: R700, Flexi: R754, Full Flexi: R813. Lower Flexi and Full Flexi fares may be achieved if any discounts are applicable.
- For pensioners the average 1-way prices are: Saver: R700, Flexi: R641, Full Flexi: R691.
7-Day Fare Heatmap: Matola to O.R. Tambo Airport
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Intercape Ticket Classes Explained: Saver vs Flexi vs Full Flexi
Understand the exact differences in allowances, amendment fees, and cancellation policies before making your booking.
| Feature | Saver | Flexi | Full Flexi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price Level | Cheapest | Standard | Premium |
| Luggage Allowance | 15 kg (2 pieces max) | 20 kg (2 pieces max) | 25 kg (2 pieces max) |
| Seat Reservations | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Qualifies for Discounts? (e.g. Pensioner, Student) |
❌ No | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Ticket Amendment Fee (Changes up to 15 min before departure) |
25% Fee | 15% Fee | 10% Fee |
| Cancellation Policy | 75% refund (Must cancel 48h before) |
85% refund (Must cancel 24h before) |
90% refund (Must cancel 12h before) |
Intercape Prices & Schedule from Matola to O.R. Tambo Airport
Prices last checked and verified on: 2026-05-02 10:06:00
All prices in South African Rand (ZAR).
| Route | Coach Type | Depart (MATOLA - Intercape Office, Bairro Da Matola, Preceta Herculano 47 (Bairro Hanhane)) | Arrive (O.R. TAMBO AIRPORT - O.R Tambo bus and coach terminal, O.R. Tambo Airport Road) | Full Flexi (ZAR) | Flexi (ZAR) | Saver (ZAR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mainliner MAP-PTA | Mainliner | Thu 07 May 2026 7:40pm MZ | Fri 08 May 2026 04:20am | 780 | 700 | 640 |
| Mainliner MAP-PTA | Mainliner | Fri 08 May 2026 7:40pm MZ | Sat 09 May 2026 04:20am | 780 | 700 | 640 |
| Express Mainliner MAP-PTA | Mainliner | Fri 08 May 2026 9:10pm MZ | Sat 09 May 2026 05:20am | 780 | 741 | 702 |
| Mainliner MAP-PTA | Mainliner | Sat 09 May 2026 7:40pm MZ | Sun 10 May 2026 04:20am | 780 | 700 | 640 |
| Mainliner MAP-PTA | Mainliner | Sun 10 May 2026 7:40pm MZ | Mon 11 May 2026 04:20am | 780 | 700 | 640 |
| Express Mainliner MAP-PTA | Mainliner | Sun 10 May 2026 9:10pm MZ | Mon 11 May 2026 05:20am | 780 | 741 | 702 |
Price Statistics per Intercape pay class (Year 2026)
| Ticket Type | Lowest Price | Highest Price | Average Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saver | 612 | 900 | 700 |
| Flexi | 646 | 1,000 | 754 |
| Full Flexi | 680 | 1,100 | 813 |
Intercape Routes from Matola to O.R. Tambo Airport
- Express Mainliner MAP-PTA
- Mainliner MAP-PTA
Travel Time Scheduled (Year 2026)
The quickest bus takes 8h 10m, slowest 8h 40m, average 8h 23m.
Departures vary from 7:40pm to 9:10pm. Arrivals from 4:20am to 5:20am.
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Bus Route Map
Intercape Bus Route Locations & Safety Ratings
From: Matola
Address: Intercape Office, Bairro Da Matola, Preceta Herculano 47 (Bairro Hanhane)
Province: Mozambique
Safety Rating: 4/10
Generally safe with 24/7 staff, good lighting, and often CCTV. Standard travel precautions apply.
Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218
Latitude: -25.9525633
Longitude: 32.4581605
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View Matola on Google Maps
To: O.R. Tambo Airport
Address: O.R Tambo bus and coach terminal, O.R. Tambo Airport Road
Province: Gauteng
Safety Rating: 3/10
Busy transit area. Good during the day, but be cautious of pickpockets and stay in well-lit areas at night.
Contact: Phone Intercape at 021-3804400 or phone Big Sky Intercity at 087-8218218
Latitude: -26.13035078
Longitude: 28.23165588
Uber Availability: Available.
Need a safe ride from the station?
Get a ZAR 50 Discount Off Your First 5 TripsLocation: View O.R. Tambo Airport on Google Maps
General Safety considerations
Please check the specific safety ratings for your departure and arrival stations above. Many bus stops have safety issues; it is better to arrive at bus stops while the sun is still shining (nighttime is always riskier), with weekdays generally being safer than weekends. Do not display valuables, keep them safe and out of sight. Plan in advance how you will get from your final Intercape bus stop to your destination so as to minimise time at the bus stop.
Why so slow?
You may be wondering why the journeys take so long. Part of the reason is that Intercape have a self-imposed speed limit of 95km/h on national roads and 40km/h on mountain passes - this is for safety reasons. Speed kills.
Intercape Bus Tickets from O.R. Tambo Airport to Matola
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