Non-stop flights from East London (ELS)
East London Airport (IATA: ELS, ICAO: FAEL), also known as East London Airport, is a small airport in South Africa with domestic flights only.
At present, there are 3 domestic flights from East London.
The longest flight from East London ELS is a 332 mile (534 km) non-stop route to Cape Town CPT. This direct flight takes around 1 hour and 45 minutes and is operated by CemAir.
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Airlines flying from East London Popular destinations from East London Popular destinations with a stopover Business Class flights International flights Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQAirlines flying from East London
In total there are 3 airlines flying from and to East London. These carriers are:
Popular destinations from East London
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from East London, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from East London that require a stopover:
Business class flights from East London
There is only one airport that has Business Class flights from East London, which is Johannesburg (JNB).
International flights from East London
Currently there are no international flights departing from East London. To get from East London to another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Johannesburg or Cape Town.
Domestic flights from East London
Flights from East London to South Africa
There are 3 airports in South Africa that have non-stop domestic flights from East London.
You can fly non-stop to Cape Town with CemAir or Safair. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in November.
The only airline with direct flights to Durban is Safair. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Non-stop flights to Johannesburg are offered by Airlink, CemAir and Safair.
Alternative airports near East London
There is one alternative airport to East London (ELS) within a range of 125 miles (200 km), which is Mthatha (UTT).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in East London?
There is 1 airport in East London: East London Airport (ELS).
What is the best airport to fly from East London?
The most convenient airport to fly from East London is East London Airport (ELS).
How many airlines fly from East London?
There are 3 airlines flying from East London to 3 airports around the world, as of April 2024.
Which airlines fly from East London?
Safair, CemAir and Airlink operate most flights from East London. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from East London?
There are no alliances flying from East London at the moment.
How many nonstop flights are there from East London?
There are roughly 582 flights departing from East London every month (or 133 flights each week), to a total of 3 airports - all within South Africa.
What is the official name of East London Airport?
The official name of East London Airport is East London Airport.
What is the airport code of East London Airport?
The airport code of East London Airport is ELS.
What are the most popular flights from East London?
Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban are the 3 most popular routes from East London. For a complete overview of all flight routes from East London, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from East London?
| East London to Johannesburg | 1h 35m |
| East London to Cape Town | 1h 40m |
| East London to Durban | 1h 15m |
