There are 5 ways to get from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to East London by plane, bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to East London (ELS)plane PLZ - ELS
4h 10mR 2,554–4,067Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Elizabeth Station to East London Windmillbus
4h 32mR 327–447Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Port Elizabeth-PLZ to East London293.8 km
3h 15mDrive 293.8 km
- Drive from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to East Londoncar 293.8 km
3h 15mR 661–955Bus via Port Elizabeth (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to East Londonbus
4h 44mR 574–761
Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to East London (ELS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to East London is to bus which costs R 320 - R 450 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to East London is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs R 650 - R 1 000.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) station to East London. However, there are services departing from Port Elizabeth Station and arriving at East London Windmill via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) and East London is 240 km. The road distance is 293.8 km.
The best way to get from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to East London without a car is to bus which takes 4h 32m and costs R 320 - R 450.
It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to East London, including transfers.
Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to East London bus services, operated by TransLux Express, depart from Port Elizabeth Station.
The best way to get from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to East London is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs R 2 500 - R 4 100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 320 - R 450 and takes 4h 32m.
Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to East London bus services, operated by TransLux Express, arrive at East London Windmill station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to East London is 294 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to East London.
What companies run services between Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ), South Africa and East London, South Africa?
Safair, Airlink, and two other airlines fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to East London (ELS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, TransLux Express operates a bus from Port Elizabeth Station to East London Windmill once daily. Tickets cost R 270–380 and the journey takes 4h 26m.
- Website
- flysafair.co.za
Flights from Port Elizabeth to East London via Capetown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- R 2,500–4,000
Flights from Port Elizabeth to East London via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 2,500–4,000
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Port Elizabeth to East London via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 3,500–7,500
- Website
- flysaa.com
Flights from Port Elizabeth to East London via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 1,800–4,900
- Website
- flycemair.co.za
Flights from Port Elizabeth to East London via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- R 1,800–4,900
- Phone
- +27 86 158 9282
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Port Elizabeth Station to East London Windmill
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 270–380
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Port Elizabeth to East London
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 480–650
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Port Elizabeth-PLZ to East London
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- On demand
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including South Korea: Travelling from Seoul to Busan , French strikes 2018: What are my alternative transport options?, and How to get from JFK to New York City - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
There are 523+ hotels available in East London.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) and East London. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.