There are 4 ways to get from East London to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) by plane, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from East London (ELS) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)plane ELS - PLZ
4h 16mR 2,472–4,085Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from East London to Port Elizabethbus
4h 43mR 584–725Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from East London to Port Elizabeth-PLZ293.6 km
3h 16mDrive 293.6 km
- Drive from East London to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ)car 293.6 km
3h 16mR 657–948
East London (ELS) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East London to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) is to bus which costs R 550 - R 750 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from East London to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs R 650 - R 950.
No, there is no direct bus from East London to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ). However, there are services departing from East London and arriving at Port Elizabeth via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between East London and Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) is 241 km. The road distance is 293.6 km.
The best way to get from East London to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) without a car is to bus which takes 4h 43m and costs R 550 - R 750.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from East London to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ), including transfers.
East London to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from East London station.
The best way to get from East London to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs R 2 400 - R 4 100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 550 - R 750 and takes 4h 43m.
East London to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Port Elizabeth station.
Yes, the driving distance between East London to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) is 294 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from East London to Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ).
What companies run services between East London, South Africa and Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ), South Africa?
Safair, Airlink, and two other airlines fly from East London (ELS) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Greyhound ZA operates a bus from East London to Port Elizabeth once daily. Tickets cost R 480–650 and the journey takes 4h 34m.
- Website
- flysafair.co.za
Flights from East London to Port Elizabeth via Capetown
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Sunday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- R 2,500–4,000
Flights from East London to Port Elizabeth via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Sunday to Friday
- Estimated price
- R 2,500–4,000
Flights from East London to Port Elizabeth via Durban, Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- R 2,500–4,000
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from East London to Port Elizabeth via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 4,100–8,500
- Website
- flycemair.co.za
Flights from East London to Port Elizabeth via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- R 2,100–5,500
- Website
- flysaa.com
Flights from East London to Port Elizabeth via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- R 2,100–5,500
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from East London to Port Elizabeth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 480–650
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from East London to Port Elizabeth-PLZ
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between East London and Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.