Cheap flights from London to Port Elizabeth

April offers the lowest fares along this route while other months carry higher prices. The shoulder weeks surrounding April provide better value than peak holiday periods. Booking several weeks ahead typically yields more options, especially for weekend departures when demand rises.

Every carrier on this route requires at least one connection through their respective hubs. Etihad Airways flies via Abu Dhabi while Qatar Airways uses Doha as a gateway. Ethiopian Airlines connects through Addis Ababa and Emirates routes passengers through Dubai. Kenya Airways transfers in Nairobi, Virgin Atlantic often partners with Air France for Paris connections, and Uganda Airlines operates from Entebbe.

Port Elizabeth airport sits roughly twenty minutes from the city centre by car. The main road runs parallel to the coast linking terminal to downtown destinations. Taxis and rideshare services operate outside arrivals, while rental desks sit within the terminal building for independent travel arrangements.

Currency

ZAR (R)

Power sockets

Type C, D, G, N · 230 V

Language

South African Sign Language, Southern Ndebele, Sesotho, Tsonga, Tswana, Swazi, Northern Sotho, Venda, Afrikaans, Xhosa, Zulu, English

Emergency number

112

Calling code

+27

Internet domain

.za

Population of Port Elizabeth

312 k (2011)

Time zone

UTC+02 (Africa/Johannesburg)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Choose your departure airport carefully as London offers five different options with varying connection times.
• Verify baggage allowances since some carriers charge extra for checked luggage on international routes.
• Check visa requirements for South Africa before booking as entry rules differ by nationality.
• Consider the length of each connection when planning layovers between flights.
• Book accommodation near your arrival point if visiting during peak travel seasons.