How to find cheap flights to East London Airport (ELS)
At the moment, R 446 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to East London Airport. Or you can reserve a return plane ticket to ELS for R 1,089.
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To pick up cheap tickets to East London, where East London Airport is located, book two months ahead. That's the general recommendation for landing the biggest deals.
Select the 'Add nearby airports' filter and widen your search for cheap flights to East London. This will show you all the airports around your departure and destination points.
Search for plane tickets to East London Airport that come with a stop or two. Connecting flights often offer better prices. Once your results show up, select the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to East London
July is usually the cheapest month to hop on a flight to East London.
Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to ELS that suits your budget and itinerary.
Head to East London in July if you'd like to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to ELS, but also when fares are likely to cost more.
The quietest time of the year to travel is February. Book your plane tickets to East London then and enjoy sightseeing at a slower pace.
With averages of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF), February is when East London is warmest. Organise your visit around your preferred weather conditions to make the most of your time here.
July sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 11ºC (52ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).
With three days of rain on average, May is the driest month in East London.
November brings the wettest weather. You can expect around seven days of rainfall if you're heading there then.
Flying to East London Airport (ELS): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and get to East London quickly. Book a direct flight to East London Airport with one of these top airlines:
Consider booking your ELS plane ticket with Airlink. It's the carrier with the fewest delays, with up to 79% of flights to this hub arriving on time.
You'll be touching down in the UTC+2 timezone at ELS.
Eager to get some rest after your flight to ELS? These hotels close to East London Airport offer the perfect place to relax and unwind:
You can secure a car hire in ELS with trusted companies like U-Save, Green Motion and First - Car Hire. Get behind the wheel and get ready to explore East London and beyond.
Flights taking off from East London Airport reach their destination as scheduled 71% of the time. This measure provides a snapshot of the airport's overall punctuality.
East London Airport is located in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Getting to central East London from East London Airport (ELS)
ELS is located about 13 kilometres from central East London.
If you're catching a cab after your flight to ELS, it'll take around 20 minutes to reach the centre.
If you'd like to stay near the action in East London, drop your bags at one of these comfy options:
East London highlights
Jump off your flight to East London and make your way to these well-known attractions:
Orient Beach: Located around 6 kilometres south-east of the city centre, this landmark is a classic place to start your sightseeing around the city.
Queens Park Zoo & Gardens: Here's where you can slow things down a little while exploring East London. This park is roughly 5 kilometres south-east of the centre.
Eastern Beach: This is just one more reason to visit this city. A memorable landmark, it's around 6 kilometres south-east of the centre of East London.
How to get to Stutterheim from East London Airport (ELS)
The nearby city of Stutterheim is about 88 kilometres from ELS. Heading to the centre by ride-share or cab will take around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Travelling from East London Airport (ELS) to Butterworth
Butterworth is about 80 kilometres from East London Airport if your trip takes you in that direction.
The drive time to Butterworth is roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Explore more of South Africa
There's a whole lot more of South Africa begging to be explored. About 225 kilometres south-west of East London, set off for Port Elizabeth. What not to miss? Begin with Mount Kilimanjaro, Kariega Game Reserve - Head Office and King's Beach.
Another city in South Africa that has plenty going for it is Uitenhage. From East London, it's around 241 kilometres west and offers top sights like Volkswagen Factory and Museum and Volkswagen AutoPavillion, South Africa. Add a stop at Drostdy museum too.
Add one more stop to the mix with Queenstown. Roughly 153 kilometres north-west of East London, Walter Everitt Sunken Gardens (Queens Casino), Ruth Lock Shell Art Gallery and Lukhanji Retail Park are reasons to go.
