How to find cheap flights to Polokwane Airport (PTG)
R 2,170 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Polokwane Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to PTG, the lowest fare is R 1,097.
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About one month before takeoff is an excellent time to book tickets to Polokwane, where Polokwane Airport is located. This is the general recommendation for getting the cheapest fares.
Broaden your search for cheap flights to Polokwane by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This will let you compare fares for all the nearest airports at your destination and departure points and could help you save money.
Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes are generally cheaper. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Polokwane Airport.
Best time to go to Polokwane
June is generally the cheapest month to hop on a flight to Polokwane.
Use the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to PTG that suits your budget and schedule.
Travel to Polokwane in July if you'd like to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to PTG, but also when fares are usually more expensive.
Travel in January if you prefer your holiday with fewer crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Polokwane are usually more affordable.
The weather can make or break your holiday, so consider the kind of conditions you want to get away in. Polokwane is warmest in October, averaging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
July sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 6ºC (43ºF) to 22ºC (72ºF).
June is the driest month in Polokwane. Forget the umbrella and enjoy mostly clear skies.
December brings the wettest weather. You can expect around 12 days of rainfall if you're visiting then.
Flying to Polokwane Airport (PTG): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and hop on a direct flight to Polokwane Airport. Airlink flies straight to Polokwane.
Think about booking your PTG plane ticket with Airlink. It's the carrier with the strongest punctuality record, with up to 89% of flights into this airport showing up on time.
When you touch down at PTG, you'll be in the UTC+2 timezone.
Whether you're arriving late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near Polokwane Airport. Relax and recharge at one of these after your flight to PTG:
Get your adventure started in no time with a car hire in PTG. Find your ideal ride with Europcar, First - Car Hire or Tempest - Car Hire and discover parts of Polokwane that you won't find in every travel brochure.
Whether you're making your connecting flight or flying home from Polokwane Airport, you're likely to arrive on time. PTG has a solid track record for punctuality, with up to 86% of departing flights landing when they're supposed to.
Polokwane Airport is located in Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa.
Getting to central Polokwane from Polokwane Airport (PTG)
The distance from PTG to central Polokwane is about 6 kilometres.
You'll reach the centre in around 15 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to PTG.
The right hotel can turn a good trip into a great one. Unpack your bags at one of these traveller-approved options in Polokwane:
Polokwane highlights
These popular attractions should feature on your itinerary after hopping off your flight to Polokwane:
Polokwane Game Reserve: An ideal place to start your city tour, this landmark is located around 8 kilometres south of the city centre.
Flora Park Dam: Need another good reason to visit Polokwane? This landmark brings in the crowds and is about 3 kilometres south-east of the city centre.
How to get to Duiwelskloof from Polokwane Airport (PTG)
Going directly to Duiwelskloof? From PTG, it'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes to drive there. The city is about 97 kilometres from the airport.
Travelling from Polokwane Airport (PTG) to Tzaneen
If Tzaneen is where you're off to, it's around 72 kilometres from Polokwane Airport.
Explore more of South Africa
There's a whole lot more to experience in South Africa, starting with Johannesburg. Apartheid Museum, Top of Africa and Constitution Hill are must-do's in this city, which is around 290 kilometres south-west of Polokwane. O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is the most convenient airport for Johannesburg.
Pretoria is another standout destination in South Africa and is roughly 241 kilometres south-west of Polokwane. Get right to the good parts at attractions like Statue of Nelson Mandela, Museum of Natural History and Idube Game Reserve.
Expand your adventure to Benoni. Roughly 290 kilometres south-west of Polokwane, Cosmos Park, St Dunstan's Anglican Cathedral and Buso Park make the trip worthwhile.
