Non-stop flights to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
Port Elizabeth Airport is a small airport in South Africa. It is a domestic airport. Currently, there are 4 domestic flights to Port Elizabeth.
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All direct flights to Port Elizabeth Top 200 flights with a stopover Airlines flying to Port Elizabeth Best time to visit Port Elizabeth Domestic flights Alternative airports FAQThis month, there are 576 flights arriving at Port Elizabeth Airport, which are 133 flights per week or 19 flights per day.
The most frequently departed flights to Port Elizabeth are routes from Johannesburg (JNB) in South Africa and Cape Town (CPT), also in South Africa. These two routes together are operated 468 times this month, and make up for 81% of all monthly arrivals at Port Elizabeth Airport.
The longest flight to Port Elizabeth PLZ is departing from Johannesburg (HLA). This non-stop flight takes around 1 hour and 45 minutes and covers a distance of 572 miles (921 km).
List of all direct flights to Port Elizabeth
Below you can find a list of all cities and countries that have direct flights to Port Elizabeth, 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 Port Elizabeth.
Airlines flying to Port Elizabeth
Currently, there are 4 airlines that fly to Port Elizabeth. Most flights to Port Elizabeth are operated by Safair, as they connect 4 airports to PLZ. Below you can find the list of airlines that operate all PLZ flights:
What is the best time to visit Port Elizabeth?
🌺 💦 Humid Subtropical
Port Elizabeth 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 Port Elizabeth any time of the year, but the best months to explore are from to and from to .
International flights to Port Elizabeth
Currently there are no international flights to Port Elizabeth. The only flights to Port Elizabeth are domestic flights within South Africa. To get to Port Elizabeth from another country you will need a flight with a stopover, for example through Johannesburg or Cape Town.
Domestic flights to Port Elizabeth
Flights from South Africa to Port Elizabeth
There are 4 airports in South Africa that have non-stop domestic flights to Port Elizabeth.
From Cape Town, you can fly non-stop with Airlink or Safair.
From Durban, direct flights are offered by Airlink, CemAir and Safair.
From Johannesburg, there are 4 airlines that have direct services to Port Elizabeth, which are Airlink, CemAir, Safair and South African Airways (Star Alliance).
From Johannesburg, the only airline with direct flights is Safair.
All flights from South Africa
Alternative airports near Port Elizabeth
Unfortunately, there are no alternative airports to Port Elizabeth (PLZ) within a range of 125 miles (200 km).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Port Elizabeth?
There is 1 airport in Port Elizabeth: Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ).
What is the best airport to fly into Port Elizabeth?
The most convenient airport to fly into Port Elizabeth is Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ).
How many airlines fly to Port Elizabeth?
There are 4 airlines flying to Port Elizabeth from 4 airports around the world, as of April 2026.
Which airlines fly to Port Elizabeth?
Safair, Airlink and CemAir operate most flights to Port Elizabeth. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying to Port Elizabeth?
Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying to Port Elizabeth.
How many nonstop flights are there to Port Elizabeth?
There are roughly 576 flights arriving at Port Elizabeth every month (or 133 flights each week), from a total of 4 airports - all within South Africa.
What is the official name of Port Elizabeth Airport?
The official name of Port Elizabeth Airport is Port Elizabeth Airport.
What is the airport code of Port Elizabeth Airport?
The airport code of Port Elizabeth Airport is PLZ.
What are the most popular flights to Port Elizabeth?
Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban are the 3 most popular routes to Port Elizabeth. For a complete overview of all flight routes to Port Elizabeth, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight to Port Elizabeth?
| Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth | 1h 35m |
| Cape Town to Port Elizabeth | 1h 25m |
| Durban to Port Elizabeth | 1h 20m |
