Cheap flights from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) (PLZ)

Eastern Cape coastal hub for the Gqeberha metro area

Chief Dawid Stuurman International, formerly Port Elizabeth Airport, is the main airport for Gqeberha and the wider Eastern Cape coast. It sits about 5 km from the city centre and handles a busy domestic schedule, with FlySafair, SA Airlink, CemAir, and Lift running daily flights to Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban.

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Airlines flying from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) (PLZ)

Major carriers: SA Airlink, CemAir, Lift. Low-cost carriers: FlySafair, Lift.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the IATA code for Gqeberha airport?
Gqeberha, formerly Port Elizabeth, uses the IATA code PLZ. The airport was renamed Chief Dawid Stuurman International in 2021. The PLZ code is unchanged, so any flight search still works. Flightmussy automatically resolves city and airport name aliases so you do not have to memorise updates.
How far is PLZ from central Gqeberha?
Chief Dawid Stuurman International is unusually close to the city, only about 5 kilometres from the centre and a 10-minute drive. Taxis, ride-hailing, and rental cars are the usual options; many beachfront hotels are 15 minutes or less from the terminal.
Which airlines fly from Port Elizabeth?
FlySafair, Lift, SA Airlink, and CemAir cover the main JNB, CPT, and DUR routes from PLZ, with regional links to George, East London, and Bloemfontein. Flightmussy shows every operator side-by-side and keeps LCCs visible where many aggregators push them down the list.
When is the cheapest time to fly from PLZ?
Fares from Gqeberha are typically lowest in February, May, and early November, sitting between South African school holiday peaks. Avoid mid-December and Easter. Flightmussy's free 12-month heatmap shows every week's cheapest fare, with no signup or paywall, so you can plan around the value windows.

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