There are 5 ways to get from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Mthatha by plane, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, or bus
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Fly to Mthatha Airport
best- Fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Mthatha Airport (UTT)plane PLZ - UTT
4h 43mR 1,936–4,743Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Elizabeth Station to Idutywabus
- Take the bus from Idutywa to Mthathabus 17210
8h 39mR 817–1,087Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Port Elizabeth-PLZ to Mthatha486.7 km
6h 37mDrive 486.7 km
- Drive from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Mthathacar 486.7 km
6h 37mR 1,098–1,586Fly to Margate, bus
- Fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Margate (MGH)plane PLZ - MGH
- Take the bus from Umzikhulu to Mthathabus
10h 21mR 5,012–9,839
Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Mthatha Airport (UTT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Mthatha is to bus which costs R 800 - R 1 100 and takes 8h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Mthatha is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs R 1 900 - R 4 800.
No, there is no direct bus from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) station to Mthatha. However, there are services departing from Port Elizabeth Station and arriving at Mthatha via Idutywa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
The distance between Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) and Mthatha is 407 km. The road distance is 486.7 km.
The best way to get from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Mthatha without a car is to bus which takes 8h 39m and costs R 800 - R 1 100.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Mthatha, including transfers.
Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Mthatha bus services, operated by TransLux Express, depart from Port Elizabeth Station.
The best way to get from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Mthatha is to fly which takes 4h 43m and costs R 1 900 - R 4 800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs R 800 - R 1 100 and takes 8h 39m.
Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Mthatha bus services, operated by TransLux Express, arrive at Idutywa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Mthatha is 487 km. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Mthatha.
What companies run services between Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ), South Africa and Mthatha, South Africa?
Airlink and Safair fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Mthatha Airport (UTT) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Mthatha via Port Elizabeth Station and Idutywa in around 8h 39m.
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha Airport via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 1,800–9,000
Flights from Port Elizabeth to Mthatha Airport via Durban, Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- R 4,900–9,000
- Website
- flycemair.co.za
Flights from Port Elizabeth to Margate via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- R 4,400–9,500
- Phone
- +27 86 158 9282
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Port Elizabeth Station to Idutywa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 310–420
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Phone
- +27 11 611 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Idutywa to Mthatha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 450–600
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
Bus from Umzikhulu to Mthatha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- R 490–650
- Schedules at
- greyhound.co.za
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Port Elizabeth-PLZ to Mthatha
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) and Mthatha. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.