Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ): what you need to know
To ensure you catch your LHR to PLZ flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Port Elizabeth International Airport. Many travellers pass through O.R. Tambo International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)
At the moment, $982 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Port Elizabeth International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,454. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from LHR to PLZ, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Port Elizabeth International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on schedule at their destination.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is approximately 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 55 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Port Elizabeth International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near LHR:
Arriving at Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Heathrow Airport to Port Elizabeth International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PLZ instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Port Elizabeth International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Green Motion or U-Save and experience the lesser-explored corners of Port Elizabeth and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Port Elizabeth International Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) to central Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth International Airport to the centre of Port Elizabeth has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
When to fly to Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Port Elizabeth International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Port Elizabeth in April.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Port Elizabeth International Airport for January if you'd like to go to Port Elizabeth during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LHR to PLZ sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Africa
You've done Port Elizabeth, now it's time to discover other parts of South Africa. Journey around 225 kilometres north-east to East London to tick off its must-visit sights. From East London Museum to Eastern Beach and Nahoon Beach, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Uitenhage is another standout destination in South Africa and is around 24 kilometres north-west of Port Elizabeth. No journey is complete without dropping by Magennis Park | originally, College Hill Park, Volkswagen Factory and Museum and Basuto Gun War Memorial | Uitenhage.