Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ): what you need to know
Give yourself enough time to make your LGW to PLZ flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth International Airport. Many passengers pass through Cape Town International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth International Airport flight is £257. A round-trip plane ticket is currently £528. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from LGW to PLZ. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth International Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from LGW to PLZ by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of all flights departing from London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to London Gatwick Airport from central London, it takes about 1 hour 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 50 miles from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to LGW? If you've booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)
Reserve a hotel near PLZ if you have a late London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Port Elizabeth International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Green Motion or U-Save and explore beyond Port Elizabeth's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Port Elizabeth International Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) to central Port Elizabeth
From Port Elizabeth International Airport, Port Elizabeth is approximately 10 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Port Elizabeth. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Port Elizabeth is January, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to PLZ in July. Average temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of South Africa
You've seen Port Elizabeth, now it's time to explore other corners of South Africa. Travel around 140 miles north-east to East London to tick off its top attractions. From East London Museum to Eastern Beach and Nahoon Beach, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in South Africa, head for Uitenhage, roughly 15 miles north-west of Port Elizabeth. Magennis Park | originally, College Hill Park, Volkswagen Factory and Museum and Basuto Gun War Memorial | Uitenhage are key highlights.