King Mswati III International Airport – SHO
Originally called Sikhuphe International Airport, and located in Manzini, the eponymous King Mswati III International Airport is a 150 million dollar undertaking which began in 2003. Completed with the help of the Taiwanese government’s USD 22million contribution, it was inaugurated on the 7th of March 2014, before it even had an IATA license to operate. When services finally commenced on September 30th of that year, SHO (King Mswati III International’s airport code) replaced Matsapha Airport as the only international aerodrome in Eswatini (also known as Swaziland).
Best Time to Visit
Designed to handle 360,000 passengers per year, SHO is part of King Mswati III's one billion dollar investment initiative meant to bolster the landlocked country as a tourist destination, with the airport serving as gateway to domestic and neighboring attractions such as Victoria Falls, Kruger National Park, and KwaZulu-Natal game reserves. It has one asphalt runway designated 02/20, which measures 11,810 feet and can accommodate Boeing 747s. Malkerns, Mbabane, and the Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary are some of the places one can get to from King Mswati III International Airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
For accommodations near King Mswati III International Airport, Buckswood Hilltops is about half an hour away by cab and 22 minutes from the Hlane Royal National Park. The Esilulwini Country Lodge about an hour from SHO offers sea views and is approximately 14 miles from Riverstone Mall. If want an accommodation close to nature, you can stay at the Global Village Guesthouse or The George Hotel, 22 miles from the airport.
The closest major aerodrome to SHO is Matsapha International Airport, around 28 miles off in Manzini, Swaziland.
On this page it is easy to search for Manzini, Swaziland airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Manzini, Swaziland (SHO-King Mswati III Intl.) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the SHO airport.
Most of these SHO
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Manzini, Swaziland
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the SHO airport are Mbabane City Hall, Ezulwini Craft Market, and Mbabane City Hall.
Map of Manzini, Swaziland Hotels
View all Manzini, Swaziland (SHO-King Mswati III Intl.) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Manzini, Swaziland (SHO-King Mswati III Intl.) location map.
Weather Forecast for Manzini, Swaziland (SHO-King Mswati III Intl.)
If you planning to travel to Manzini, Swaziland (SHO-King Mswati III Intl.), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 4:17 AM.
The temperature feels like 71.8 with a humidity level of 75 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 0 percent with visibility at 15 percent.
Today’s UV index is 0, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling east at a speed of 5 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 3:15 PM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
5/4
Clear Sky
72°F
High: 83°F
Low: 63°F
Precipitation: 0%
Sunday
5/5
Few clouds
73°F
High: 89°F
Low: 60°F
Precipitation: 0%
Monday
5/6
Clear Sky
73°F
High: 90°F
Low: 60°F
Precipitation: 0%
Tuesday
5/7
Clear Sky
72°F
High: 89°F
Low: 59°F
Precipitation: 0%
Wednesday
5/8
Few clouds
71°F
High: 88°F
Low: 64°F
Precipitation: 20%
Thursday
5/9
Scattered clouds
68°F
High: 82°F
Low: 56°F
Precipitation: 15%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Manzini, Swaziland SHO airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free SHO airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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