Flights to Port Elizabeth

Flights Port Elizabeth

The Port Elizabeth Airport is a relatively small yet efficient airport handling around 2 million passengers annually. The airport, which was previously known as the H.F. Verwoerd Airport, is a mere 10-minute drive outside of the city. While the airport has 3 runways as well as a modern terminal building, no international flights fly directly into the city. Many land first in Johannesburg and then connect through to Port Elizabeth from there. Because of the popularity of the city as a tourist destination, the airport see’s a fair number of flights throughout the day.

Airlines flying to and from Port Elizabeth

The airport only handles airlines flying in from domestic SA locations. 1Time flies in from Cape Town and Johannesburg; while South African Airlink does Bloemfontein and East London. British Airways (operated by Comair) and South African Airways both fly in from Johannesburg. South African Express flies from Cape Town and Durban, and Kulula does Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg (including Lanseria).

Port Elizabeth tourist information

Port Elizabeth is located in the Eastern Cape and has managed to earn itself a number of other names, including Madiba Bay, The Friendly City and The Windy City. It is located along the beautiful Garden Route and is a very popular tourist destination. Many come just for the water sports on offer, including surfing, scuba diving, kite boarding and windsurfing. The harbour also offers cruises – from romantic sunset cruises to dolphin and whale watching cruises. For those who wish to see some sea life without actually going out to sea, a visit to the oceanarium is a must. This popular tourist attraction see’s daily dolphin and seal shows being performed, and there are a variety of other sea creatures on display. For wildlife of a different nature, the Addo Elephant Park is great. In addition to the more than 450 magnificent elephants that roam the park, you will also be treated to Black Rhinos, lions, Cape Buffalos, leopards, antelope and even whales, sharks, gannets and penguins. Back in the city, the Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World is very popular. With something on offer for everyone, its not surprising that many tourists choose to stay in one of the 4 hotels the complex has to offer. From slot machines to casino tables to restaurants, shops, cinemas, an amphitheatre and children’s entertainment facilities, there really is no reason for any boredom here.

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