Port Elizabeth Airport
General information
Port Elizabeth Airport is the fourth busiest airport in South Africa in terms of passenger numbers. The airport serves the city of Port Elizabeth, which is the fifth largest city in the country. It is known as the “ten minute airport”, because it is so close to the city centre.
NOTE: In February 2021 the official name of the airport was changed to Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, at the same time the name of Port Elizabeth was changed to Gqeberha. Its name comes from the Xhosa language, the second most spoken language in South Africa after Zulu.
Location
Where is Port Elizabeth Airport situated?
Port Elizabeth Airport is located south of the city, close to the Allister Miller Drive and several motorways.
How many terminals does Port Elizabeth Airport have?
The airport has one terminal building.
Airport Map
Transportation
Car
The distance from Port Elizabeth Airport to the centre of Port Elizabeth is 4 kilometres. By car, it takes 10 minutes to get to the centre of Port Elizabeth.
From PLZ Airport to Port Elizabeth City centre by Car
Public transport
It is possible to travel to and from Port Elizabeth Airport by public transport. Visit the Port Elizabeth Airport transportation page for the possibilities.
Taxi transfer
A taxi is the quickest and most comfortable way to get to and from Port Elizabeth Airport. The price for a taxi ride from the airport to the centre of Port Elizabeth is about ZAR 100.-. Book your taxi at Port Elizabeth Airport and discover the comfort of pre-booked taxis.
From PLZ Airport to Port Elizabeth City centre by Taxi
Car rental
At Port Elizabeth Airport you can rent a car from car rental companies Avis, Europcar, Dollar (The Hertz Corporation), Thrifty (The Hertz Corporation), Hertz and local providers. It is most convenient to find and book a car well in advance. By doing so, you can save money and time at the airport.
Airport parking
Port Elizabeth Airport offers various official parking options, from premium to low cost. In addition, alternative parking options are available near the airport. If you want to park as cheaply as possible, it's wise to book online!
At the airport
Do you want more information about facilities, currency exchange, services, free Wi-Fi, lounges, etc. at Port Elizabeth Airport? Check our at the airport page for a complete overview of all facilities and services at Port Elizabeth Airport.
Flights
Departures and arrivals
Looking for departure times and/or arrival times? Find the latest flight status information for flights departing from and arriving at Port Elizabeth Airport.
Flight tickets
Looking for a cheap flight? Use our flight search engine to find and book cheap flights from and to the airport.
Which airlines fly from and to Port Elizabeth Airport?
We offer you a list of airlines at Port Elizabeth Airport. The main airlines at the airport are:
- Airlink
- British Airways
- South African Airways
- FlySafair
- Mango
Accommodations
Hotels near the airport
Looking for the best hotels near Port Elizabeth Airport? We have selected the best hotels near the airport in different price ranges. Take a look at our accommodations page for more information.
Hotels in Port Elizabeth
Looking for the best hotels in Port Elizabeth? We have selected the best hotels in the city in different price ranges. Take a look at our accommodations page for more information.
Things to do
It is possible to book tours in the city and near Port Elizabeth Airport. You can avoid queues and save money by buying your tickets online. Planning a trip and wondering what to do, we give you some inspiration!
Port Elizabeth: Addo Elephant National Park 2-Day Safari
Look for the legendary Big 5 of Africa in a malaria-free environment on a 2-day safari in Addo Elephant National Park. Spend the night in the conservation area, famous for having one of the densest elephant populations in Africa, and enjoy 2 game drives.
Reviews
Have you visited Port Elizabeth Airport lately? So far, 1 airport passenger has written an airport review about Port Elizabeth Airport and gave a score of 1 out of 5. Provide other airport travellers with essential airport information and tell us about your airport experience.
Latest airport review
This became the worst airport in the country in the last 3 years. Most expensive too. One cannot pay for your parking at the machine for your parking with a card. If you pay with cash, you don’t get change. Once paid for your parking at the booth, that is manned by only one person, the machine opening the gate would not accept the ticket. You would then press the button- (……waiting……. Waiting……,) only to be told that: “it would not accept your card- the gate must be opened manually by the operator”
The ticket machines are so run down, you cannot even read the instructions. You are still not allowed to enter at the arrivals side to welcome visitors.