Flights from Port Elizabeth (PLZ)

Last updated: Sep 10, 2026

Port Elizabeth Airport is an airport serving Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

Right now there are 5 airports in 1 country connected to Port Elizabeth, 5 of them domestic, with 17 airlines flying scheduled passenger traffic.

Port Elizabeth's longest nonstop connection is Mpumalanga (MQP), 679 miles, offered by Airlink.

Airlines flying from Port Elizabeth

Airlink4 destinations
Safair4 destinations
Emirates3 destinations
Qatar Airways3 destinations
Air France2 destinations
British Airways2 destinations
KLM2 destinations
LATAM Chile2 destinations
Swiss International Air Lines2 destinations
Turkish Airlines2 destinations

United Airlines2 destinations
CemAir1 destination
Gol Transportes Aéreos1 destination
Lufthansa1 destination
Qantas1 destination
South African Airways1 destination
Taag1 destination

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Popular destinations from Port Elizabeth

The places reachable from Port Elizabeth on the most scheduled services, busiest first.

Information on Points & Miles

Distance matters when booking with points and miles: several loyalty programs price award flights in distance bands. Each list below adds the non-stop destinations from Port Elizabeth not already shown in a shorter great-circle distance band.

From Port Elizabeth, which places within 500 miles can I reach?

Cape Town (CPT)402 mi
Durban (DUR)442 mi

From Port Elizabeth, which places within 1,000 miles can I reach?

Seasonal and upcoming routes from Port Elizabeth

Not flying yet

Mpumalanga (MQP)Starts Nov 16, 2026

Ending before the rest

Johannesburg (HLA)Through Mar 27, 2027

The other 3 routes are scheduled across the whole window the feed publishes.

Airline alliances from Port Elizabeth

Oneworld3 destinations
SkyTeam2 destinations
Star Alliance2 destinations

Award programs flying from Port Elizabeth

How many of these destinations each program's airlines fly to. Reach, not award availability — that is a live fare question this schedule feed cannot answer.

Alaska Atmos Rewards3 destinations
American Airlines3 destinations
British Airways3 destinations
Cathay Pacific3 destinations
Emirates Skywards3 destinations
Finnair Plus3 destinations
Iberia Plus3 destinations
Qantas Frequent Flyer3 destinations
Qatar Airways3 destinations
Aeroplan2 destinations

All Nippon Airways2 destinations
Club Premier2 destinations
Delta SkyMiles2 destinations
EVA Air Infinity MileageLands2 destinations
Flying Blue2 destinations
LifeMiles2 destinations

Domestic flights from Port Elizabeth

Alternative airports near Port Elizabeth

Port Alfred (AFD)78 mi / 126 km
Bisho (BIY)122 mi / 196 km
Cradock (CDO)126 mi / 203 km
Plettenberg Bay (PBZ)131 mi / 211 km
East London (ELS)143 mi / 230 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the official name of airport PLZ?

The airport's official name is Port Elizabeth Airport. On Roame and most flight schedules, you will find it under the code PLZ.

What is the airport code for Port Elizabeth Airport?

The IATA airport code for Port Elizabeth Airport is PLZ. Enter PLZ in Flightmap whenever you want to use this exact airport.

Where is Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ)?

Port Elizabeth Airport serves Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Flightmap uses the airport's exact coordinates, so nearby airports and route distances stay tied to PLZ, not just the broader city.

How can I explore flights from Port Elizabeth (PLZ)?

Open the map with PLZ as your departure airport and Anywhere as the destination. You can then narrow the routes by airline, alliance, aircraft, mileage program, nonstop service, and observed award fares.

Does Flightmap show direct and connecting flights from Port Elizabeth?

Yes. Flightmap separates nonstop routes from destinations that need a connection, and the Nonstop only control lets you focus on direct service from PLZ.

Can I look for award flights from Port Elizabeth (PLZ)?

Yes. When Roame has observed award availability for a route from PLZ, signed-in members can see the lowest points price by cabin and the related carrier fees, then continue to the full award search.

How many places can I reach from Port Elizabeth (PLZ)?

Current schedule data connects Port Elizabeth (PLZ) with 5 connected airports in 1 country. The route list can change as airlines publish new seasons, so the page is rebuilt from the latest available schedule aggregate.

Which airlines fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ)?

The current route data includes 17 airlines: Air France, Airlink, British Airways, CemAir, Emirates, Gol Transportes Aéreos, KLM, LATAM Chile, Lufthansa, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Safair, South African Airways, Swiss International Air Lines, Taag, Turkish Airlines, and United Airlines. Use the airline filter to isolate any one of them on the map.

What is the longest nonstop connection from Port Elizabeth (PLZ)?

The longest nonstop connection currently present in the route data is Mpumalanga (MQP), about 679 miles from Port Elizabeth. It is offered by Airlink.

Are there domestic flights from Port Elizabeth (PLZ)?

Yes. The current route data includes 5 domestic destinations within South Africa. The Domestic flights section highlights named airport links from that set.