Non-stop flights to East London (ELS)
East London Airport is a small airport in South Africa. It is a domestic airport. Currently, there are 4 domestic flights to East London.
East London is mainly known for sightseeing & culture.
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All direct flights to East London Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to East London Best time to visit East London Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 277 flights arriving at East London Airport, which are 63 flights per week or 9 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to East London are routes from Johannesburg (JNB) in South Africa and Cape Town (CPT), also in South Africa. These two routes together are operated 250 times this month, and make up for 90% of all monthly arrivals at East London Airport.
The longest flight to East London ELS is departing from Cape Town (CPT). This non-stop flight takes around 1 hour and 40 minutes and covers a distance of 534 miles (859 km).
List of all direct flights to East London
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to East London, ordered by popularity.
Top 200 flights with a stopover
This list contains the 200 most popular airports from which flights depart that require just one stopover to get to East London.
Airlines flying to East London
Currently, there are 3 airlines that fly to East London. Most flights to East London are operated by Safair, as they connect 4 airports to ELS. That’s around 2 times as much as CemAir, the second biggest airline in terms of operated flight routes to East London. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all ELS flights:
What is the best time to visit East London?
🌺 💦 Humid Subtropical
East London is a humid subtropical or warm-temperate destination, featuring hot, humid summers with temperatures typically around 30°C (86°F) and mild to cool winters. The region is known for consistent rainfall throughout the year, peaking in summer. The area is known for its vibrant urban energy, diverse landscapes, and numerous outdoor activities.
You can visit East London any time of the year, but the best months to explore are from to and from to .
International flights to East London
Currently there are no international flights to East London. The only flights to East London are domestic flights within South Africa. To get to East London from another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Johannesburg or Cape Town.
Domestic flights to East London
Flights from South Africa to East London
There are 4 airports in South Africa that have non-stop domestic flights to East London.
From Cape Town, you can fly non-stop with CemAir or Safair.
From Durban, the only airline with direct flights is Safair.
From Johannesburg, direct flights are offered by Airlink, CemAir and Safair.
From Johannesburg, the only airline with direct flights is Safair. This route is recently announced though, and not operational yet. It will start in April 2026.
All flights from South Africa
Alternative airports near East London
Flying to an alternative airport near East London could give you other options to reach your destination. For example, the possibility to fly with a different airline or alliance, or finding a cheaper airfare. The only alternative airport to East London (ELS) within a range of 125 miles (200 km) 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 into East London?
The most convenient airport to fly into East London is East London Airport (ELS).
How many airlines fly to East London?
There are 3 airlines flying to East London from 4 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to East London?
Safair, CemAir and Airlink operate most flights to East London. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to East London?
There are no alliances flying to East London at the moment.
How many nonstop flights are there to East London?
There are roughly 277 flights arriving at East London every month (or 63 flights each week), from a total of 4 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 to East London?
Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban are the 3 most popular routes to East London. For a complete overview of all flight routes to East London, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to East London?
| Johannesburg to East London | 1h 30m |
| Cape Town to East London | 1h 40m |
| Durban to East London | 1h 15m |
