Cape Town to Gqeberha
A short hop along the coast that competes directly with one of South Africa's best-known drives. Most people considering this route are deciding between flying and doing the Garden Route by car, and the honest answer is that the drive is the point for many travellers — the flight is for those who have already done it, or who have no time.
At a glance
- Flight time
- about 1 hour 15 minutes
- Type
- Domestic
- When to book
- 6 weeks ahead
- Typically flown by
- Airlink, FlySafair, CemAir
- From
- Cape Town International (CPT)
- To
- Chief Dawid Stuurman International (PLZ)
When fares move
Demand on this route, described by season. This is a pattern, not a price quote.
December to January
February to April and September to November
May to August
Worth knowing
- 01The N2 drive between the two cities is the Garden Route itself. If you have not done it, the flight saves time you might actually want to spend.
- 02A common compromise: drive one way and fly the other. One-way car hire carries a drop-off fee, so price the whole combination rather than each leg.
- 03It is a thin route with few daily departures, so it does not discount late. Book early rather than waiting.
Check current fares
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Search CPT → PLZCommon questions
How long is the Cape Town to Gqeberha flight?
About 1 hour 15 minutes nonstop.
Should I fly or drive?
The drive is the Garden Route, roughly eight hours without stops and worth several days with them. Fly if you are short on time or have driven it before.