Accommodation near Port Elizabeth Airport
Port Elizabeth Airport is located just 3.2km South of the city’s Central Business District. This close proximity has earned it the nicknamed the ‘Ten Minute Airport’ because of its close proximity to the key areas of the city.
The airport and its surrounding area is historically rich. A highlight was the 1917 flight to Port Elizabeth from Cape Town, commandeered by Major Allister Mackintosh Miller. It was highly publicised with Ron Belling, an acclaimed artist, capturing the event on canvas. This very painting continues to be on display at the Ron Belling Art Gallery in Port Elizabeth.
Following the 1917 flight, the Port Elizabeth Airport was established by Lieutenant Colonel Miller. It was not used for commercial purposes but operated as a postal service between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town.
Its official opening only occurred nine years later and its beginnings were humble, with the airport consisting of a single runway, one air hangar and a concrete apron. A far cry from what it is today.
The airport was a popular base for 42 Air School during the Second World War, which included the Royal Airforce and 6 Squadron. These schools were harboured on the south and east sides while commercialised flights continued on at the northern side of the airport.
The airport’s received its first makeover in 1955 when a permanent terminal building was constructed, made complete with several runways and an air traffic control building. Today, the airport sees hundreds of thousands of passenger each year. In 2013, a recorded 1,269,634 passengers flew from Port Elizabeth to various destinations across South Africa.
There are a number of facilities that visitors to the airport can make use of. Blunden Coach Tours is a reputable shuttle service that transports passengers to and from the airport. There is a post box and telephones scattered around the airport – a veritable lifesaver for the stranded passenger with a flat mobile phone. If you’ve got time to kill and have feeling a bit peckish, there are a number of restaurants and cafes with quality ‘on-the-go’ cuisine. If you’re looking to shop around for gifts and treats, there is a gift and sweet shop in the departure’s hall.
Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling distance.
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Welcome to Field’s Rest, a small family run guest house in Walmer, Port Elizabeth. We pride ourselves in the quality and value for money we offer our guests. The guest house is located a stone’s throw... More Info
0.7 km
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Treetops is situated in the garden suburb of Walmer, Port Elizabeth. Our location is very tranquil and set in a bird friendly environment. We are ideally situated in being close to the airport and all... More Info
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Business and leisure travellers looking for quality accommodtion at an affordable rate, look no further than Albert Road Garden Gueshouse in Walmer, where you will receive warm and friendly hospitalit... More Info
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á La Martha’s Air-Port Guest House in Port Elizabeth is a 4-star quality accommodation establishment ideally suited for both the businessman and tourist.
This bed and breakfast has 9 individually dec... More Info
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Nottingham combines warm hospitality, charm and sophisticated comfort for leisure travellers and business executives. An original country house, built in 1910, has gleaming wooden floors, high ceilin... More Info
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Amani Guest Lodge, tucked away within the tree-lined suburb of Walmer, Port Elizabeth, is a welcoming retreat for those seeking the best of city living, combined with the warmth and comfort of a true ... More Info
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Ideally located for both business and leisure accommodation - a mere 2 minute drive from Port Elizabeth International Airport and 5 minute drive from our famous blue flag beaches. A full continental b... More Info
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Madiba Bay is ideally situated in the historic and charming suburb of South End, Port Elizabeth. At our bed & breakfast accommodation establishment, the welcome is warm, the tranquility tangible and t... More Info
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Established as a guest house in 1996, the house was built in 1928 and restored in 1995.
The house is centrally situated on the Baakens River Valley, overlooking Settlers Park Nature reserve and withi... More Info
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Spacious standard double/twin rooms and family suites with lounges and fully equipped kitchenettes. Tastefully furnished with antique cottage furniture. Private bathroom and secure off-street parki... More Info
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Walmer
Walmer is a lovely suburb. It is close to many shopping centres and just a few minutes drive to the beach and it is a quiet clean suburb.
- Chantell Vorster
Walmer
Very pretty suburb.
- Jane Stuart
Walmer
excellent
- Johannes Booysen
Walmer
NICE AND COOL PLACE
- Yandiswa Brickwa
Walmer
I was born in Walmer and it will always be very close to my heart. I now live in Cape Town to be near my children and grandchildren but given the chance I would move back tomorrow.
- Denise Burger
Walmer
Walmer is a peaceful and attractive suburb of Port Elizabeth. It was a treat to walk around in the suburb during our stay. Locality is great and we would certainly stay there again.
- Louise Cloete