Cheap flights to Port Elizabeth

Average flight prices for Port Elizabeth

£ 598.98 to £ 1,257.66

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Cheapest price to Port Elizabeth

(from London Heathrow)

fr £ 598.98

Cheap flights to Port Elizabeth land you straight at the most iconic pillar of the country’s Eastern Cape. The earliest town of British settlers in this continent has now grown to become the biggest urban hub in the country. Its refreshing tropical ambience has earned it titles like ‘The Windy City’, while it serves as a prime landmark for whale-watching for large species. More than 500 low cost Port Elizabeth flights land at Port Elizabeth Airport every week, with SAA and Etihad Airways among the 19 airlines operating at the facility. Book your cheap flight tickets to Port Elizabeth with TravelhouseUK for both economy class and business class seats from all airports of the UK.

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Airlines that operate flights to Port Elizabeth from UK

British Airways
Virgin Atlantic Airlines
South African Airways
Turkish Airlines
Lufthansa
Emirates
Qatar Airways
Air France

How long is the flight to Port Elizabeth from UK?

Heathrow to Port Elizabeth with BA and SAA: 12 hours and 30 minutes
Heathrow to Port Elizabeth with VS: 13 hours and 40 minutes
Manchester to Port Elizabeth: 20 hours approx.
Birmingham to Port Elizabeth: 18 hours approx.

What are the most popular stopovers on flight to Port Elizabeth?

The most popular stopover on a flight to Port Elizabeth is Johannesburg and Cape Town in South Africa. Flights will touch down at any major international airport within the same country makes the shortest flight connections.

What are the major international airports in Port Elizabeth?

The international airport that serves the city of Port Elizabeth is named after the city, that is, the Port Elizabeth International Airport. The Airport was extended and renovated in 2010, in preparation for the South African FIFA World Cup. The airport handled 1,582,889 passengers in 2016 and is situated only two miles away from the city’s business centre, therefore earning the title “ten-minute airport”.

What are the entry requirements to Port Elizabeth for British travellers?

If the globetrotter has a UK passport then there is no need to obtain a visa to tour South Africa. South Africa welcomes British tourists for a period of 90 days without a need for a visa. The British government prescribes the visitors to vaccinate themselves against yellow fever, just in case.

What is the best time to visit Port Elizabeth?

The best time to visit Port Elizabeth is from October to March if it is the sunshine you seek. The winter hits Port Elizabeth in June and July but even then the average temperature does not go below 18° C. Summers in December is pleasant and the sun is absolutely inviting.

What are the major landmarks in Port Elizabeth?

If Port Elizabethans were sea-worshippers then their temples would be the beaches. Wells Estate Beach, Humewood Beach and Kings Beach are just a few. Visit these temples of nature that are both well kept and the safest in the city.

The Addo Elephant National Park was established in 1931 to protect the last eleven African Elephants in South Africa. Today these mighty beasts are more than 600 in number. Apart from the elephants, there are lions, black rhinos and zebas crisscross the savanna.

Port Elizabeth protects not only its animals but also its flowers. The Van Stadens Wildflower Reserve is where the exotic flowers are ‘kept’. The flower house is bedazzled by a number of blossoms in every season. The Reserve is at a good hike up a well-maintained pathway which is a delight.

Which events and festivals are celebrated in Port Elizabeth?

There are many festivals and events that are celebrated in Port Elizabeth. Apart from Easter, Christmas and the New Year celebrations, Port Elizabeth indulges itself in the worship of the ocean. Hobbie beach is an amazing place to start that worship. One can find friendly faces on the beach, encouraging you to participate in a beach volleyball match. The beach volleyball is a serious sport for the Port Elizabethans and it becomes more apparent at the Splash festival in July when volleyball teams compete for the supreme title. The Billabong Pro Surfing Competition showcases the best surfers on the planet, riding the waves and surfing through the barrels. Lessons in surfing are also available for the beginners but if that's not for you then you can go for whale watching. The Southern Right whales skim the shores of Port Elizabeth in June, July and in December.

Which five star hotels and accommodation are available for stay in Port Elizabeth?

Port Elizabeth has a number of five-star accommodations. Thanks to South Africa’s booming tourism industry many luxury hotels have been established throughout the city.

The Boardwalk Hotel
Isango Gate Boutique Hotel and Spa
Hacklewood Hill Country House
Hitgeheim Country Lodge

Handy Tips you should know before your departure!

First Car and CABS Car hire are authentic car hire agencies in the city.
Get yourself a long weekend to relish on beaches and lush golf courses.
To enjoy a thrilling game drive, award-winning luxury Shamwari Game Reserve is the perfect destination to spend a whole day with your family.
Let yourself loose at the expense of waves at Jeffreys Bay.
Greenacres Shopping Centre is a dazzling place to feel the lively vibe over the weekend. The only notion that works here is: Eat, Shop and be lively!
Port Elizabeth’s Suburbs offers you some exciting trails, if you are an adventurous traveller in quest of exploration. You will feel an out-of-the-world sensation once you get yourself dwell in the indigenous forests, desolate valleys and nature reserves.