Which airports can I use when flying from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth?

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at Port Elizabeth (PLZ).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth?

Only Economy class is available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth.

Which airports do connecting flights from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth pass through?

Most connecting flights from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth pass through Cape Town Intl (CPT), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 38% on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £654 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £1,053, a difference of £399. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Port Elizabeth?

Summerstrand Beach is one of the most viewed places in Port Elizabeth on KAYAK.

Do I need a passport to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £705 to £5,594. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth looking right now?

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £572, which is 18% above the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between London Gatwick Airport and Port Elizabeth?

Port Elizabeth is 2 hours ahead of London Gatwick Airport (South Africa Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ)?

Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £7 for economy cars. Top options include: • Budget • Europcar • GREEN MOTION • Avis • Hertz

How much should I expect to pay for a London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth flight?

Return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth range from £617 to £1,053, with an average of £756 over the past 12 months. Anything below £617 counts as a good deal.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth. It's 14% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 39% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth?

•May is the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth at £565 return. •July (£1,141) and December (£1,109) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 101% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth?

Air France (£740) offered the cheapest return ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth in the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth?

Flights via Cape Town Intl (CPT) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of £710. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Cape Town Intl (CPT) had the shortest average connection time for London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth stopovers at 13h 53m over the past 3 months.

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£705

Typical prices: £617-£1,053

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LGW - PLZ • 3 stops

Cheapest one-way flight

£515

Typical prices: £427-£590

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LGW - PLZ • 2 stops

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Tue, 1 Dec - Fri, 29 Jan

11:25 - 19:00LGW London Gatwick-PLZ Port Elizabeth

29h 35m3 stops Dublin Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:20 - 06:20PLZ Port Elizabeth-LGW London Gatwick

22h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

£705Multiple Airlines

Tue, 1 Dec - Fri, 29 Jan

11:25 - 19:00LGW London Gatwick-PLZ Port Elizabeth

29h 35m3 stops Dublin Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

14:30 - 09:30PLZ Port Elizabeth-LGW London Gatwick

21h 00m1 stop Cape Town Intl

£713Multiple Airlines

Sun, 11 Apr - Sun, 25 Apr

20:00 - 13:55LGW London Gatwick-PLZ Port Elizabeth

16h 55m1 stop Cape Town Intl

12:40 - 06:50PLZ Port Elizabeth-LGW London Gatwick

19h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

£713Multiple Airlines

Tue, 24 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec

08:50 - 13:00LGW London Gatwick-PLZ Port Elizabeth

26h 10m3 stops Dublin Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

13:30 - 09:30PLZ Port Elizabeth-LGW London Gatwick

22h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Cape Town Intl

£727Multiple Airlines

Thu, 3 Dec - Mon, 7 Dec

06:30 - 19:00LGW London Gatwick-PLZ Port Elizabeth

34h 30m2 stops Istanbul Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:20 - 09:10PLZ Port Elizabeth-LGW London Gatwick

24h 50m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Istanbul

£730Multiple Airlines

Thu, 3 Dec - Mon, 7 Dec

10:00 - 19:00LGW London Gatwick-PLZ Port Elizabeth

31h 00m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

08:00 - 21:15PLZ Port Elizabeth-LGW London Gatwick

15h 15m1 stop Cape Town Intl

£732Multiple Airlines

Fri, 6 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

17:25 - 19:00LGW London Gatwick-PLZ Port Elizabeth

23h 35m2 stops Madrid Barajas Johannesburg OR Tambo

08:35 - 09:00PLZ Port Elizabeth-LGW London Gatwick

26h 25m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Madrid Barajas

£735Multiple Airlines

Wed, 27 Jan - Tue, 9 Feb

18:40 - 15:05LGW London Gatwick-PLZ Port Elizabeth

18h 25m2 stops Zurich Johannesburg OR Tambo

08:05 - 17:50PLZ Port Elizabeth-LGW London Gatwick

35h 45m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Zurich

£738SWISS

Wed, 27 Jan - Tue, 9 Feb

18:40 - 17:35LGW London Gatwick-PLZ Port Elizabeth

20h 55m2 stops Zurich Johannesburg OR Tambo

08:05 - 17:50PLZ Port Elizabeth-LGW London Gatwick

35h 45m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Zurich

£738Multiple Airlines

Wed, 27 Jan - Tue, 9 Feb

18:40 - 17:35LGW London Gatwick-PLZ Port Elizabeth

20h 55m2 stops Zurich Johannesburg OR Tambo

08:05 - 17:50PLZ Port Elizabeth-LGW London Gatwick

35h 45m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Zurich

£740Multiple Airlines

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth. It's 14% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 39% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •May is the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth at £565 return.
•July (£1,141) and December (£1,109) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 101% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth?
Only Economy class is available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth.
Do I need a passport to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth flight?
Return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth range from £617 to £1,053, with an average of £756 over the past 12 months. Anything below £617 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £705 to £5,594. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth looking right now?
One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £572, which is 18% above the typical average for this route.
Which car hire options are available at Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ)?
Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £7 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Europcar
• GREEN MOTION
• Avis
• Hertz
Which airports can I use when flying from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth?
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at Port Elizabeth (PLZ).
Which airports do connecting flights from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth pass through?
Most connecting flights from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth pass through Cape Town Intl (CPT), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 38% on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £654 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £1,053, a difference of £399.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What is the time difference between London Gatwick Airport and Port Elizabeth?
Port Elizabeth is 2 hours ahead of London Gatwick Airport (South Africa Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Port Elizabeth?
Summerstrand Beach is one of the most viewed places in Port Elizabeth on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Tuesday flights average £654, about £399 less than Friday fares (38% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your London Gatwick Airport to Port Elizabeth trip for May. Fares historically average £565 return in that month – typically £576 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Port Elizabeth Airport.

• The Paxton Hotel
• The Kelway Hotel

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