ELSUpdated January 28, 2025

East London airport

East London · South Africa

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East London airport (ELS)
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Passengers 2024
620 thousand
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9 km

About the airport

East London airport (ELS)
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East London Airport, opened in 1927, is an important regional air terminal in South Africa, operating exclusively domestic flights.

Official Website: airports.co.za - FACEBOOK - X

Number of Terminals - 1 - Opens on Mondays from 6:30 am to 8:30 pm, Tuesdays to Fridays from 5:30 am to 8:30 pm, Saturdays from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm and Sundays from 8:00 am to 8:30 pm.

Annual passenger traffic: 620,000 passengers went through it in 2024.

Tel: +27 43 706 0306. Flight information: Tel +27 86 72 77 888.

The information desk is located in the Arrivals Hall.

Location

East London airport is located 9 km (5.6 miles) west of the city.

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Airlines and terminals Airlink (Tel +27 11 451 7300 / 10 590 3170) FlySafair (Tel +27 87 135 1351) Kulula.com (Tel +27 861 58 5852) Full guide → Getting to and from ELS Private services from Xhamla Shuttle Services (Tel +27 43 736 1151 / 831 1236) depart from in front of the Arrivals Hall and travel to the… Full guide → Services and VIP lounges The airport has ATMs, VIP lounge, mobile phone service and 4 hours of free Wi-Fi access. Restaurants, coffee shop and bar on the first floor of… Full guide → Frequently asked questions Do not forget to contact your airline before departure to confirm the requirements and documentation needed for your trip. Full guide →

Car rental

The counters are located in a separate building in front of the Arrivals Hall, next to the car park:

  1. Avis (Tel +27 43 709 8200 - Monday to Friday from 6:00 am to 8:30 pm, Saturday from 6:45 am to 7:00 pm, Sunday from 7:45 am to 8:30 pm)
  2. BLUU (Tel +27 86 611 1412 - weekdays from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm, Saturday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Sunday from 8:00 am to 6:30 pm)
  3. Europcar (Tel +27 43 736 2230 - 7:00 am to 7:15 pm)
  4. First (Tel +27 43 001 0000 - Monday to Friday from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm, Saturday from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm, Sunday from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm)
  5. Hertz (Tel +27 43 702 5700 - weekdays from 6:00 am to 8:30 pm, Saturday from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Sunday from 8:00 am to 8:30 pm)
  6. SANI (Tel +27 11 230 5000 - 7:00 am to 6:00 pm)
  7. Tempest (Tel +27 43 736 1320 - Monday to Friday from 6:00 am to 8:30 pm, Saturday from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Sunday from 8:00 am to 8:30 pm)

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Parking

There are three car parks near the terminal building: one open-air, one covered, and a garage-style option. There is also a drop-off area that is free for the first 5 minutes. More information: Tel +27 43 706 0322. Rates

Special assistance

The facilities include ramps, lifts, and reserved spaces in the car parks. Passengers requiring assistance to board or disembark the aircraft should make arrangements with their airline at the time of booking.

Hotels and overnight stay

Some of the nearest accommodations are:

Sunnyridge Lodge (3.6 km / 2.2 miles)
East Coast Sunrise Boutique Hotel (4 km / 2.5 miles)
Kalashe Bed & Breakfast (4 km / 2.5 miles)
Thandi's Guest House (4.3 km / 2.7 miles)
Cove Rock Lodge on Cowrie (4.3 km / 2.7 miles)

See hotels near ELS on Booking.com

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