Port Elizabeth Airport Overview
Airport Code
PLZ
Full Airport Name
Port Elizabeth Airport
Address
Alister Miller Drive, Walmer 6065, South Africa
Country Code
27
Telephone
(041) 507 7348
Website
www.airports.co.za
Number of Terminals
1
Time Zone
GMT + 2 (GMT + 3 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October)
Location
The airport is situated within the boundaries of the city of Port Elizabeth, 5km (3 miles) west of the Capital Business District and 3km (2 miles) southwest of Algoa Bay.
Driving Directions
The airport can be reached from the city center by taking Route M11 from Humewood into Alister Miller Drive. The terminal is then on the left-hand side of the road.
Car Parking
Short-term car parking (up to 8 hours), long-term parking, covered parking and lock-up garages are all available (tel: (041) 581 0588). These are located directly in front of the terminal building.
Car Hire
Car hire companies represented are Alisa, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Imperial and Tempest.
Public Transport
Road
Bus: Shuttle services are available on request or by booking in advance at the Arrivals hall. These operate according to flight schedules and passengers can also book their return journey to the airport in advance.
Taxi: Metered taxis are available outside the Departures hall.
Information and Help Desks
There is an information desk (tel: (041) 507 7319) in the Arrivals hall. Hotels and sightseeing excursions can be booked at the desk.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: There is an ATM situated between the Arrivals and Departures halls and the information desk operates a bureau de change facility. There is also a post box in the Departures hall. Telephones are available in the Arrivals and Departures halls.
Eating and drinking: There is a restaurant on the first floor of the Departures hall and cafes in the Arrivals and Departures halls.
Shopping: There are a few shops at the airport, including gift and sweet shops in the Departures hall.
Luggage: Trolleys are available in the Arrivals hall (next to the baggage belts), in the car park are and at the entrance to the Departures hall.
Other facilities: Baby changing facilities are available in the ladies toilets in the Arrivals and Departures halls.
Conference and Business Facilities
The Landing Strip conference center, is located on the first floor of the main terminal building. Catering is available by prior arrangement. There is also a conference room in the Aero Park Block B (tel: (041) 507 7418), situated 200m (250 yards) from the Arrivals hall, which can seat 25-30 people. Televisions, videos, overhead projectors and white board are available for hire.
Facilities for Disabled Travelers
The airport has accessible toilets for disabled travelers and lifts to the first floor, where the business class lounge and restaurant are situated. Contact the information desk (tel: (041) 507 7319) for assistance.
Hotels
There are no hotels at the airport, but there are some along the nearby beachfront, as well as several guesthouses. These include the City Lodge Port Elizabeth (tel: (041) 584 0322; website: www.citylodge.co.za) and the Paxton Hotel (tel: (041) 585 9655; website: www.paxton.co.za). Some hotels offer a shuttle service to/from the airport; these leave from in front of the Departures hall.
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