Upington International Airport
Airport Airport
Upington International Airport serves the town of Upington in South Africa’s Northern Cape and supports domestic scheduled services plus occasional cargo and charter flights. It is a regional airport with a single passenger terminal and a long runway used for various civil aviation operations.
Getting to and From Upington International Airport #
Getting to Upington town is mostly by road; travel time into Upington is usually 10-20 minutes by car or taxi.
- Taxis / Cars: Metered taxis and private transfers are the usual options; pre-arranged transfers are common for charter flights.
- Buses / Shuttles: Limited scheduled public buses serve the region; check local timetables in advance.
- Driving: The airport is a short drive from the town centre with on-site parking available.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Upington International Airport #
The terminal offers basic passenger services: check-in, security, a small selection of food and beverage outlets and car hire desks. Duty‑free options and extensive retail are limited; business lounges are uncommon. Wi‑Fi availability may be basic and intermittent; ATMs and cash services are typically available in the terminal or nearby.
Tips for Upington International Airport #
- If arriving late, confirm onward transport - scheduled public services in the Northern Cape can be infrequent.
- Upington is hot and sunny year-round - carry water and sun protection if you have an outdoor wait.
- The airport handles charter and cargo traffic as well as scheduled domestic flights; check baggage handling instructions for cargo-style services.
Weather & Climate near Upington International Airport #
Upington International Airport's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 3°C to 36°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the warmest month with highs of 36°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is warm with highs of 35°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with 39 mm of rain and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 17°C. The wettest month with 39 mm of rain and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 8°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 4°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 21°C and lows of 3°C. The driest month with just 3 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 5°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is warm with highs of 36°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
