Travelling from Stansted Airport (STN) to Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ): what you need to know
To ensure you get on your STN to PLZ flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Stansted Airport (STN) to Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)
RM3,839 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Stansted Airport to Port Elizabeth International Airport flight. A return flight starts from RM4,942. These fares may change depending on availability.
To find cheap tickets from STN to PLZ, book early. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Stansted Airport to Port Elizabeth International Airport.
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Handy information about Stansted Airport (STN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Stansted Airport, data shows 64.73% of flights complete their journey on time.
Stansted Airport is about 64 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near STN? If you've booked an early flight from Stansted Airport to Port Elizabeth International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)
If you're arriving on a late Stansted Airport to Port Elizabeth International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near PLZ:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Port Elizabeth International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Green Motion or U-Save and explore beyond Port Elizabeth's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Port Elizabeth International Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) to central Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth International Airport to central Port Elizabeth has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
When to fly to Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)
The quietest month for a flight from Stansted Airport to Port Elizabeth International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Port Elizabeth based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Port Elizabeth is January, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Stansted Airport to Port Elizabeth International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from STN to PLZ in July. Average temperatures are between 10ºC (50ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of South Africa
East London is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be explored once you've seen Port Elizabeth. Around 225 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include East London Museum, Eastern Beach and Nahoon Beach.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in South Africa, head for Uitenhage, roughly 24 kilometres north-west of Port Elizabeth. Magennis Park | originally, College Hill Park, Volkswagen Factory and Museum and Basuto Gun War Memorial | Uitenhage are highlights.