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How many airports are there in East London?

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There is a single airport in East London. (East London)

Question 2

How soon should I arrive at East London before my flight?

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We recommend arriving at least two hours before your flight.

Question 3

Which airport code is East London in East London?

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The code for East London is ELS.

Question 4

What airports are close to East London?

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East London is close to Mthatha (184km).

Question 5

What is the baggage allowance for a route to or from East London?

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If you book travel with Kiwi.com, you can set your preferred number of cabin and checked baggage pieces when looking for the most convenient connection to East London. Your selected search result will indicate how much baggage you are allowed to bring with you on your journey.

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What is the best time to travel to and from East London?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip to East London, enter a time range within which you want to search into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book within up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

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What flights operate to and from East London?

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Traveling to or from East London, you can choose between direct, nonstop flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, as well as the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover — want to say hello to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Do a quick round of shopping? — go MultiCity or Nomad and add the places you wish to visit in your search.

Question 8

What are the most popular routes to and from East London?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as East London and Mthatha, Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International, Cape Town International, O. R. Tambo International, Abeid Amani Karume International, Kilimanjaro International, Maputo International, George, Kruger Mpumalanga International, Bloemfontein.

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What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. It allows travelers to combine different modes of transport, such as flights, trains, and buses into one single itinerary, often saving them money. Thanks to the largest carrier database in the world, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to easily mix and match different modes of transport.

Airport location	East London, South Africa
IATA code	ELS
ICAO code	FAEL
Latitude & longitude	-33.035556, 27.8258333
Time zone	Africa/Johannesburg

Country	City	Airport	IATA code
South Africa	Mthatha	Mthatha	UTT
Mauritius	Mauritius Island	Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International	MRU
South Africa	Cape Town	Cape Town International	CPT
South Africa	Johannesburg	O. R. Tambo International	JNB
Tanzania	Zanzibar	Abeid Amani Karume International	ZNZ
Tanzania	Mount Kilimanjaro	Kilimanjaro International	JRO
Mozambique	Maputo	Maputo International	MPM
South Africa	George	George	GRJ
South Africa	Nelspruit	Kruger Mpumalanga International	MQP
South Africa	Bloemfontein	Bloemfontein	BFN

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