Port Elizabeth Airport, what you need to know

Arrivals and landings:
Most aircraft fly over the harbor, take the opportunity to look out the window and have a sneak peak of Port Elizabeth. You should see the beach front and harbor area. Landings are sometimes difficult due to strong South Westerly winds in Port Elizabeth, but the pilots that fly in South Africa are professional and are familiar with the environment.

Receiving luggage:
As you enter the Port Elizabeth Airport you will see the luggage roundabouts. This is a secure area and no unauthorized persons may enter. Your luggage is safe.

Port Elizabeth Security:
In general Port Elizabeth Airport has a high standard of security with very low incidences.

Taxis at Port Elizabeth Airport:
There are usually taxis waiting outside the airport.

Rent / Car hire
Port Elizabeth airport is well equipped with car rental companies. We do advise that you try do prior bookings before arriving to make sure that the vehicle you need is available.

Facilities at Port Elizabeth Airport:
Port Elizabeth Airport has the following:
Restaurants
Curios shops
Info Centre
Car Hire
Fuel filling station
Public telephones
Mobile phone hire

Directions
When leaving the airport you will see a large grey model airoplane at a traffic circle were you will have to make a choice to go right (to beach front / casino / hotels) or left (which will take you into town, banks, shopping mall, bed and breakfasts).