George airport (GRJ)

George Airport, opened in 1977, is an airstation situated in Western Cape, South Africa. It mostly operates with domestic flights.

Official Website: airports.co.za
Number of Terminals - 1 - Open from Monday to Thursday between 6:00 am and 7:00 pm, Friday from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm, Saturday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm and Sunday from 8:00 am to 7:30 pm.
Annual passenger traffic: 840,000 passengers went through it in 2018.
Tel: +27 448 769 310. Flight information: Tel +27 867 277 888. E-mail: [email protected]. Information desk in the Arrivals Hall.

 Location

George airport is located 15 km (9.3 miles) southwest from the city.

What services does George airport (GRJ) facilities include

The airport has ATMs, currency exchange bureau, public telephones, mobile phone services and Wi-Fi access free of charge for 4 hours. On the first floor of the terminal there are also conference and meeting rooms. The Bidvest Premier Lounge is found on the upper level and opens from Monday to Thursday between 7:00 am and 6:30 pm, Fridays from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm, Saturdays from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm and Sundays from 8:00 am to 7:30 pm; the maximum stay is 2 hours and it provides a smoking area, refreshments, drinks, TV, air conditioning, newspapers and magazines, telephones, Wi-Fi (accessible with Priority Pass, Lounge Club, DragonPass or Diners Club membership, through online booking or by paying at the door).

Food and Drinks- There is a restaurant and a coffee shop in the Departures Hall.
Shopping- Stores selling candy, accessories and sport goods.
Baggage- For enquiries about missing luggage, head to the counter of the appropriate airline.
Other Services- First aid clinic, baby care facilities, prayer room.

Accommodation near George airport (GRJ)

There are no hotels inside the enclosure. The nearest accommodations are found inside the city, about 15 minutes away.

Abbaqua Guest House (1.6 km/1 mile)
Lentelus Guesthouse (4.2 km/2.6 miles)
African Sun Guest House (4.9 km/3 miles)
Farmlands B&B (4.9 km/3 miles)
Ibis Place Guest House (5.1 km/3.2 miles)

  Booking accommodation

Public and private transportation

Taxi - Barnard Taxis (Tel +27 722 685 043), Eden Taxis (Tel +27 835 878 490) and Zeelie Taxis (Tel +27 448 746 707) have vehicles outside the terminal. Travel time to the city centre is 10 minutes.

Car rental agencies

Inside the terminal you can find counters from the following companies:

Avis (Tel +27 448 769 314 - Monday to Thursday from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Friday from 7:00 am to 8:30 pm, Saturday from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, Sunday from 8:00 am to 8:30 pm)
Bidvest (Tel +27 448 769 216 / 204 - Mondays through Fridays from 7:00 am to 6:30 pm, Saturday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, Sunday from 8:00 am to 6:30 pm)
Europcar (Tel +27 448 769 017 - weekdays from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm, Saturday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Sunday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm)
First (Tel +27 448 760 209 - Mondays through Fridays from 6:30 am to 7:00 pm, Saturday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, Sunday from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm)
Hertz (Tel +27 448 014 700 - Monday to Thursday from 6:30 am to 7:00 pm, Friday from 6:30 am to 8:00 pm, Saturday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, Sunday from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm)
Tempest/Sixt (Tel +27 448 769 250 - weekdays from 6:30 am to 7:00 pm, Saturday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, Sunday from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm)
Thrifty (Tel +27 448 760 073 - Mondays through Fridays from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm, Saturday from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, Sunday from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm)

Parking services at George airport (GRJ)

Two parking areas are situated in front of the terminal building, with outdoor and covered spaces.

Facilities for passengers with special needs

Ramps, lifts and reserved parking spaces are available. If you should require special assistance, inform your airline about your needs at the time of your booking.