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About Port Elizabeth International Airport

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Port Elizabeth International Airport is your gateway to the golden beaches and burgeoning food scene of the Eastern Cape. Since the first plane took off from Port Elizabeth International Airport in 1917, the airport has become one of the busiest airports in South Africa. The airport is also used as an Air Force station for a search and rescue helicopter squadron.

Port Elizabeth International Airport (IATA code: PLZ) is a hub for international departures and arrivals and offers key domestic services between major cities. Flights to Port Elizabeth International Airport are provided by international airlines such as British Airways and South African Airways. Domestic airlines that land at the airport include FlySafair, Kulula, and Mango. PLZ is a 10-minute drive from Port Elizabeth Central.

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General Information About Port Elizabeth International Airport

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PLZ
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South Africa
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Port Elizabeth
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Port Elizabeth International Airport serves the city of Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape province.

As one of the busiest airports in South Africa, Port Elizabeth International Airport is a hub for domestic flights and international flights to a number of destinations around the world.

First used as an airfield for a postal service between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town in 1929 and then as a base for the Royal Air Force and South African Air Force during World War II, the airport boasts a lengthy and fascinating history.

With its excellent facilities and exceptional staff, Port Elizabeth is considered one of the best airports in Africa.

Popular flight routes to Port Elizabeth International Airport are from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth, Durban to Port Elizabeth and from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth.

Port Elizabeth International Airport offers several shops and a number of facilities. Travellers passing through can be assured that they will not find themselves without gifts for loved ones or the comforts that make layovers easier.

Services at Port Elizabeth International Airport include: ATM, conference centre, and postage.

Shops at Port Elizabeth International Airport include: cellular store, fast food outlets, gift shop, footwear store.

The Bidvest Premier Lounge can be found in the Port Elizabeth International Airport domestic departures terminal. The lounge is equipped with comfortable seating areas, a smoking area, complimentary food snacks and beverages, newspapers, showers, air conditioning, flight monitors, television, and complimentary Wi-Fi. It is open to all passengers.

Port Elizabeth International Airport also offers a number of facilities: medical, porter services, disabled facilities, viewing deck, public telephones, prayer rooms.

Accommodation near Port Elizabeth International Airport includes:

Road Lodge Port Elizabeth Airport Hotel

This affordable airport hotel is situated just 150 metres away from the terminal building. Amenities include a swimming pool, 24-hour reception, secure parking, payphone, vending machine, air-conditioning, and breakfast. Wi-Fi is available.

Amani Guest Lodge

This 4-star guest lodge is a quick 5-minute drive from Port Elizabeth International Airport. Some of the main amenities include a swimming pool, garden, daily housekeeping, airport shuttle, and private parking. Complimentary Wi-Fi and breakfast are included.

Victoria & Alfred Guest House

This 4-star guest house is a convenient 5-minute drive from Port Elizabeth International Airport. The guest house offers a number of amenities, including a swimming pool, laundry service, 24-hour reception, housekeeping, garden, library, restaurant and bar, secure parking, airport shuttle, and business facilities. Free breakfast and Wi-Fi are available.

There are no foreign exchange services at Port Elizabeth International Airport. However, a 10-minute drive will get you to the American Express in Walmer, or a 15-minute drive will get you to the Travelex in Newton Park.

Most exchange bureaus allow you to obtain foreign currency 60 days before departing South Africa.

You will need the following documents to purchase foreign exchange:

• A valid passport

• Proof of travel arrangements (i.e. flight tickets and accommodation)

• An original ID document or temporary resident permit

• Proof of residential address (i.e. utility bill or bank statement that is less than 3 months old)

Short-term and long-term parking options are available at Port Elizabeth International Airport. Covered parking and lock-up garages are available for long-term parking. A number of drop-and-go zones and disabled parking bays are also available. Cash and credit card payments are accepted.

Travelling to and from the airport

Port Elizabeth International Airport physical address: Allister Miller Drive, Walmer, Port Elizabeth, 6070

Port Elizabeth International Airport is located between Forest Hill and Walmer, which is approximately 5 km south of the central Port Elizabeth. It is famed as the ‘ten-minute airport’ because it is less than a 10-minute drive from most major areas. Several transport options are available which will get you to your destination. Some of these include: Car hire, shuttle bus, metered taxis, and Uber.

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