Cape Town to East London Flight Tickets
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About Cape Town - East London Flights
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Cape Town has 1 airports, while East London has 1 airports. Compare flights between all airports to find the best deal.
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Cape Town and East London - Airport Transportation
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
How to Get to the Airport
MyCiTi Bus (A01 Line): You can reach the airport by taking the MyCiTi A01 bus line from the Civic Centre located in the city center. The journey takes approximately 25-30 minutes, and buses depart every 20 minutes.
Taxi: You can reach the airport from the city center by taxi. The journey takes 20-30 minutes depending on traffic conditions, and taxi services are available 24 hours.
Uber/Bolt: You can easily reach the airport from Cape Town city center with Uber or Bolt. This journey usually takes 20-30 minutes, and vehicles are continuously available.
Shared Shuttle/Transfer: You can reach the airport from the city center via shared shuttle services. These services generally operate by reservation, and the journey time can vary between 30-80 minutes.
Car Rental: You can easily reach the airport via the N2 highway with a vehicle rented in the city center. This journey takes approximately 20 minutes depending on traffic conditions.
King Phalo Airport (ELS)
From Airport to City Center
Bus: There are regular bus services from King Phalo Airport to the city center of East London. The journey takes approximately 20-30 minutes. Services run every 30-60 minutes and operate from 06:00 in the morning until 20:00 in the evening. For return trips to the airport from the city center, you can board at East London Terminal or similar main stops, with the same duration and frequency.
Taxi: Official taxi stands are located at the airport terminal exit. Taxis providing direct access to the city center of East London complete the journey in 15-25 minutes, depending on traffic. Taxi services operate uninterrupted 24 hours a day. To call a taxi from the city center to the airport, you can board from streets near the terminal or from hotels, with the same duration applicable.
Uber/Bolt: You can use the airport Wi-Fi to call a vehicle via the Uber or Bolt apps. This service offers a comfortable transfer to the city center (CBD area). The journey takes approximately 15-25 minutes and can be requested at any time via the apps, operating 24 hours. For return trips to the airport from the city center, you can make a reservation from any location using the app.
Car Rental: Offices of companies like Avis, Budget, and Hertz are located at the airport terminal. You can rent a car and drive yourself to the city center. The journey takes 15-20 minutes. Car rental offices are generally open between 06:00-22:00. Car returns are made at the terminal offices when returning from the city center to the airport.
Note: As King Phalo Airport (ELS) is a small regional airport, there is no metro or train line available. Private shuttle services may be limited or provided on demand, and regular service information is not confirmed. The most reliable options are taxis and rideshare apps.