There are 6 ways to get from Eastern Cape to Empangeni by plane, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Port Elizabeth to King Shaka International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane PLZ - DUR
- Take the taxi from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Empangenitaxi
2h 46mR 2,310–4,571Fly Port Elizabeth to Richards Bay
cheapest- Fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane PLZ - RCB
4h 6mR 1,420–3,571Drive 1,048.6 km
- Drive from Gqeberha to Empangenicar 1,048.6 km
13h 51mR 2,363–3,413Fly East London to Richards Bay
- Fly from East London (ELS) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane ELS - RCB
4h 47mR 3,732–7,285Fly East London to King Shaka International Airport, taxi
- Fly from East London (ELS) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane ELS - DUR
- Take the taxi from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Empangenitaxi
2h 47mR 2,122–4,685Fly Mthatha Airport to Richards Bay
- Fly from Mthatha Airport (UTT) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane UTT - RCB
4h 19mR 3,949–9,806
Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Eastern Cape to Empangeni is to fly which costs R 1 400 - R 3 600 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Eastern Cape to Empangeni is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 46m and costs R 2 300 - R 4 600.
The distance between Eastern Cape and Empangeni is 851 km. The road distance is 1048.6 km.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Eastern Cape to Empangeni, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Eastern Cape to Empangeni is 1049 km. It takes approximately 13h 51m to drive from Eastern Cape to Empangeni.
There are 25+ hotels available in Empangeni.
What companies run services between Eastern Cape, South Africa and Empangeni, South Africa?
Airlink, South African Airways, and Safair fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Richards Bay (RCB) 3 times a day.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Port Elizabeth to King Shaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 1,800–2,700
Flights from Port Elizabeth to Richards Bay via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,200–6,500
Flights from East London to Richards Bay via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 3,500–9,000
Flights from Mthatha Airport to Richards Bay via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- R 3,700–9,500
- Website
- flysafair.co.za
Flights from Port Elizabeth to King Shaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,300–3,300
Flights from East London to King Shaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 1,100–3,400
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Estimated price
- R 950–1,200
Eagle Taxi Cabs
- Phone
- +27 31 337 8333
- Website
- eagletaxicabs.co.za
Mozzie Cabs
- Phone
- +27 31 303 5787
UBER
- Phone
- 0800172956
- Website
- uber.com
Eagle Taxi Cabs
- Phone
- +27 31 337 8333
- Website
- eagletaxicabs.co.za
Mozzie Cabs
- Phone
- +27 31 303 5787
UBER
- Phone
- 0800172956
- Website
- uber.com
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