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Price
LondonPort Elizabeth
LHR - PLZ
LHRPLZ
London Heathrow
Thu 30/10
09:00-20:00
2 stops33h 00m
Port Elizabeth
Thu 6/11
15:25-06:50
1 stop17h 25m
LondonPort Elizabeth
LHR - PLZ
LHRPLZ
London Heathrow
Fri 21/11
11:05-20:00
3 stops30h 55m
Port Elizabeth
Wed 3/12
10:20-13:20
2 stops29h 00m
LondonPort Elizabeth
LHR - PLZ
LHRPLZ
London Heathrow
Fri 31/10
20:30-20:00
2 stops21h 30m
Port Elizabeth
Fri 7/11
12:40-06:20
2 stops19h 40m
LondonPort Elizabeth
LHR - PLZ
LHRPLZ
London Heathrow
Tue 25/11
19:40-14:50
1 stop17h 10m
Port Elizabeth
Fri 5/12
08:35-07:20
1 stop24h 45m
LondonPort Elizabeth
LGW - PLZ
LGWPLZ
London Gatwick
Sat 1/11
20:30-18:20
1 stop19h 50m
Port Elizabeth
Thu 4/12
08:05-00:55
3 stops42h 50m
LondonPort Elizabeth
LGW - PLZ
LGWPLZ
London Gatwick
Mon 6/10
16:05-19:00
3 stops25h 55m
Port Elizabeth
Sun 9/11
08:00-22:15
1 stop16h 15m
LondonPort Elizabeth
LGW - PLZ
LGWPLZ
London Gatwick
Tue 25/11
18:40-14:50
2 stops18h 10m
Port Elizabeth
Fri 5/12
08:35-05:55
2 stops23h 20m
LondonPort Elizabeth
LGW - PLZ
LGWPLZ
London Gatwick
Sun 15/2
14:05-15:30
3 stops23h 25m
Port Elizabeth
Wed 25/2
19:35-12:35
2 stops43h 00m
LondonPort Elizabeth
LGW - PLZ
LGWPLZ
London Gatwick
Tue 23/12
10:00-08:00
2 stops20h 00m
Port Elizabeth
Sun 1/3
07:00-05:40
2 stops24h 40m
LondonPort Elizabeth
LGW - PLZ
LGWPLZ
London Gatwick
Fri 21/11
14:05-13:15
2 stops21h 10m
Port Elizabeth
Wed 3/12
08:35-05:55
2 stops23h 20m
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When is the best time to book a flight to Port Elizabeth?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Port Elizabeth. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Port Elizabeth, you should look to book at least 6 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
How long is the flight to Port Elizabeth?
On average, a flight from London to Port Elizabeth takes 21 hours 3 minutes. Flights to Port Elizabeth from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.
What are the most popular airlines that fly to Port Elizabeth?
The most popular airlines flying from London to Port Elizabeth are Lufthansa, British Airways and Air France.
What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Port Elizabeth?
The cheapest airlines flying from London to Port Elizabeth are Air France, Lufthansa and SWISS.
Rainfall in Port Elizabeth by month
Plan your trip to Port Elizabeth by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Port Elizabeth ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Port Elizabeth when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.
Temperature in Port Elizabeth by month
Plan your trip to Port Elizabeth by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Port Elizabeth, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).
Reviews of airlines servicing Port Elizabeth
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Port Elizabeth. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Port Elizabeth. Reviews last updated 17 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with SWISS, Air France, andLufthansa to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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FAQs about flying to Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth climate
Pretty much perfect, summer temperatures in Port Elizabeth range from 16 to 25 degrees. Winter temperatures hover between 9 and 22 degrees. One of Port Elizabeth’s nicknames is the “Windy City” and this refers to the frequency, rather than the strength, of the wind. The wind makes Port Elizabeth a fantastic destination for surfing.
Getting around Port Elizabeth
PE is easy to navigate, whether in a car or on foot. There’s a public bus system but the main form of transport is the minibus taxi.
Getting from the Airport to the City
Travellers who take a flight to Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) will find it conveniently situated just 3 miles (5 km) from the city centre, which can be easily and quickly accessed by taxi. There’s good bus and metered taxi services to the centre of Port Elizabeth. Many hotel chains and accommodation providers will run airport shuttles for their guests.
What is good to know if travelling to Port Elizabeth?- St Croix Island, 12 miles (20km) from Port Elizabeth’s harbour, is a popular scuba-diving site. Penguins and cormorants thrive there, as fishing is prohibited. To get the best possible visibility, go diving in the winter months. Visibility is between 8 and 15 metres.
- Port Elizabeth has heaps of surfing beaches but a short distance outside the city is Jeffrey’s Bay, which is the host town for major surfing competitions.
- Hobie Beach is a popular place for sunbathing and swimming. Anglers cast their lines from Shark Rock Pier.
- Don’t forget to have a look at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. It was built for the 2010 World Cup and is one of the few stadia in the world to have a lakeside location.
- The Apple Express steam train is very popular with visitors. Take a trip from Port Elizabeth to Thornhill. There are stunning views from the bridge, the world’s highest narrow-gauge bridge.
At just 3km (2 miles) from the central business district, Port Elizabeth Airport is sometimes called the “ten-minute airport” because of its close proximity to just about everything. It’s a very small, slick and functional airport that doesn’t offer much by way of shopping and dining, but will get you through customs and baggage claim quickly and efficiently.
Known fondly as “the Friendly City”, Port Elizabeth is a popular spot with tourists who come for the beautiful beaches and game parks in the surrounding area. The city is also a major port town and manufacturing centre, and an important transport hub in the region. What it lacks in blockbuster attractions, it makes up for in the warmth of the local people and laid-back atmosphere – rather like its airport.
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