What is the nearest airport to Mthatha?

The nearest airport to Mthatha is Umtata (UTT) Airport which is 11.5 km away. Other nearby airports include East London (ELS) (184.5 km).

How long does it take to get to Mthatha from the Airport?

It takes 13 min to get from Mthatha to Umtata (UTT) Airport.

How do I get to Mthatha?

We recommend flying to Umtata (UTT) Airport, which is 11.5 km away from Mthatha. The taxi from Umtata (UTT) to Mthatha takes 13 min.

Where can I stay near Mthatha?

There are 64+ hotels available in Mthatha.

How to get to Mthatha from 5 nearby airports

Airports near Mthatha

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Duration	13 min
Distance	12 km
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Duration

13 min

Distance

12 km

Average price

R 682

Nearby airports

5 found

Closest airports to Mthatha

The nearest airport to Mthatha is Umtata (UTT). You can take a bus from Durban (DUR) to Mthatha via Port Shepstone and Umzikhulu in around 7h 46m.

Recommended airport

Umtata (UTT)
1. taxi
Fastest
13 min
Cheapest
R 85–110

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Other nearby airports

Durban (DUR)
1. bus
2. bus
7h 46m
R 735–924
East London (ELS)
1. bus
2. bus
4h 18m
R 764–1,018
Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
1. bus
2. bus
8h 39m
R 817–1,087
Bloemfontein (BFN)
1. bus
9h 57m
R 615–836

Important airports for Mthatha

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Umtata Airport
11.5 km

Frequently asked questions

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