Airport Guides

Port Elizabeth Airport

Here you'll find essential information on Port Elizabeth Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.

Full Airport Name

Port Elizabeth Airport

Address

Alister Miller Drive, Walmer 6065, South Africa

Airport Code

PLZ

Country Code

27

Telephone

(041) 507 7348

Website

Number of Terminals

1

Time Zone

GMT + 2 (GMT + 3 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October)

Location

The airport is situated within the boundaries of the city of Port Elizabeth, 5km (3 miles) west of the Capital Business District and 3km (2 miles) southwest of Algoa Bay.


Driving Directions

The airport can be reached from the city centre by taking Route M11 from Humewood into Alister Miller Drive. The terminal is then on the left-hand side of the road.

Car Parking

Short-term car parking (up to 8 hours), long-term parking, covered parking and lock-up garages are all available (tel: (041) 581 0588). These are located directly in front of the terminal building.

Car Hire

Car hire companies represented are Alisa, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Imperial and Tempest.

Public Transport

Bus: Shuttle services are available on request or by booking in advance at the Arrivals hall. These operate according to flight schedules and passengers can also book their return journey to the airport in advance.
Taxi: Metered taxis are available outside the Departures hall.

Information and Help Desks

There is an information desk (tel: (041) 507 7319) in the Arrivals hall. Hotels and sightseeing excursions can be booked at the desk.

Airport Facilities

Money and communications: There is an ATM situated between the Arrivals and Departures halls and the information desk operates a bureau de change facility. There is also a post box in the Departures hall. Telephones are available in the Arrivals and Departures halls.
Eating and drinking: There is a restaurant on the first floor of the Departures hall and cafes in the Arrivals and Departures halls.
Shopping: There are a few shops at the airport, including gift and sweet shops in the Departures hall.
Luggage: Trolleys are available in the Arrivals hall (next to the baggage belts), in the car park are and at the entrance to the Departures hall.
Other facilities: Baby changing facilities are available in the ladies toilets in the Arrivals and Departures halls.

Conference and Business Facilities

The Landing Strip conference centre, is located on the first floor of the main terminal building. Catering is available by prior arrangement. There is also a conference room in the Aero Park Block B (tel: (041) 507 7418), situated 200m (250 yards) from the Arrivals hall, which can seat 25-30 people. Televisions, videos, overhead projectors and white board are available for hire.

Facilities for Disabled Travellers

The airport has accessible toilets for disabled travellers and lifts to the first floor, where the business class lounge and restaurant are situated. Contact the information desk (tel: (041) 507 7319) for assistance.

Hotels

There are no hotels at the airport, but there are some along the nearby beachfront, as well as several guesthouses. These include the City Lodge Port Elizabeth (tel: (041) 584 0322; www.citylodge.co.za) and the Paxton Hotel (tel: (041) 585 9655; www.paxton.co.za). Some hotels offer a shuttle service to/from the airport; these leave from in front of the Departures hall.

Current weather report - Port Elizabeth Airport


 

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Today Mostly Sunny 83°F
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Wednesday Partly Sunny 74°F
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Thursday Sunny 69°F
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Friday Partly Sunny 68°F
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Saturday Mostly Sunny 74°F
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