Port Elizabeth airport is one of the best international airports in Africa and the entire globe. The airport is located in the eastern part of Cape Town in South Africa. Port Elizabeth Airport is named after the port in Eastern Cape, where it is also located. The year 1992 saw the establishment of the airport. The main essence of its inception was to provide an airfield for Lieutenant Miller for his postal service operations between the Cape Town and the city of Port Elizabeth. It is owned by Airports Company South Africa the company which is also responsible for the operations of the airport. The Airports Company South Africa is one of the most reputable airport owners within the country, operating nine other airports within South Africa. If you want to reach Port Elizabeth Airport from the central business center of the city, it will take you just about ten minutes to reach the airport since only two miles separate the city and the airport. When many locals and some foreigners learnt of the time it takes to drive from the major cities around, they gave it the name ten minute airport.

Port Elizabeth airport has a good number of hotel facilities that are located on the airport’s premises and near the airport. If you want to stay for a night or two before you can proceed to other parts of the country, you can book one of the hotel rooms. South Africa is a renowned tourist destination. Therefore, it will not be surprising to learn that a good number of foreigners visit the country in order to have a look at the country’s amazing and breathtaking tourist sites. Travelling to and from Port Elizabeth airport is very easy. On the airport’s premises and the surrounding areas, there are many taxis and buses for hire. Alternatively, you can take advantage of the airport’s car hire services. You will find many car hire offices where you will be able to hire a car or a bus. Getting to Port Elizabeth airport is also very easy because of the many taxis and car hire services within the city center.

Port Elizabeth airport also has many shopping stores around and near the premises of the airport. You can make a purchase of some important items before getting on the plane. Arriving passengers can also purchase a lot of items and food stuffs from the shops around. There are also many restaurants where passengers can sit and eat high quality meals and snacks.