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The Bidvest Premier Lounge is located on the Level 1 of the airport and includes a separate Smoking Room. When you arrive at PLZ airport, reserve a seat in the Port Elizabeth Lounge and enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks. Inside the Domestic Terminal is the SAA Baobab Premium Class Lounge (Inside Security), on the first floor, next to the main gates.

There are several ways to get from Johannesburg Park Station to Tambo Airport by car, shuttle, trains or by taxi. Driving from Johannesburg Park Station to Tambo Airport is the most affordable option, costing between R53 and R88. Taxis, which cost between about R372 and R443, are the quickest way to travel from Johannesburg Park Station to  Tambo Airport and take roughly 18 minutes.

Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Port Elizabeth flights:

• FlySafair: offers free seat selection
• South African: offers free seat selection
• Airlink: offers free seat selection
• Cemair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

4 airlines operate flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Port Elizabeth. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• FlySafair
• South African
• Airlink
• Cemair

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Port Elizabeth usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Port Elizabeth (PLZ).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• FlySafair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• South African: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Airlink: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Port Elizabeth.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average 124 € return, compared with 454 € via a stopover through Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 1 €–86 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by South African and Cemair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Most connecting flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Port Elizabeth pass through Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 3% on the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Port Elizabeth route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at 122 € return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at 125 €, a difference of 3 €. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Port Elizabeth route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 15 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Port Elizabeth flights, with 55% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 27%, Evening flights for 18%, and Night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Port Elizabeth:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 and lands at 7:43
• Latest: departs at 18:15 and lands at 19:58.

The flight takes about 1h 43m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 9% above the route average of 124 €. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Port Elizabeth takes 1h 43m, covering 1.461 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Port Elizabeth are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 57 €, which is 6% below the typical average for this route.

Cemair is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while FlySafair has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Port Elizabeth flights are:

• Cemair: 96% on time
• FlySafair: 90% on time
• Airlink: 86% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 87% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around 8 € for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• Budget
• GREEN MOTION
• Hertz
• Avis

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Port Elizabeth range from 96 € to 154 €, with an average of 124 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 96 € counts as a good deal.