East London airport (ELS)
Location details, contact information, airlines, departure and arrival flight status, transportation, facilities and services, parking, special passenger amenities, nearby hotels and answers to passengers' frequently asked questions.
Passenger Guide
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.
See MapAccommodation near East London airport (ELS)
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)
Booking accommodation
Car rental agencies
The counters are located in a separate building in front of the Arrivals Hall, next to the car park:
- 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)
- 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)
- Europcar (Tel +27 43 736 2230 - 7:00 am to 7:15 pm)
- 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)
- 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)
- SANI (Tel +27 11 230 5000 - 7:00 am to 6:00 pm)
- 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)
Parking services at East London airport (ELS)
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
Facilities for passengers with special needs
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.
Latest updates: January 28, 2025
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