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Cheap round-trip flights to East London

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at €81 for one-way flights and €277 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Hahn Air Systems
Sat, 14 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
CPT
Cape Town
ELS
East London
€277 Return, found 6 days ago
€277
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Hahn Air Systems flight, departing Sat, 14 Feb from Cape Town to East London, returning Sat, 21 Feb, priced at €277 found 6 days ago
KLM
Thu, 22 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan
ATH
Athens
ELS
East London
€670 Return, found 6 hours ago
€670
Return
found 6 hours ago
Select KLM flight, departing Thu, 22 Jan from Athens to East London, returning Mon, 26 Jan, priced at €670 found 6 hours ago
Air France
Thu, 22 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan
ATH
Athens
ELS
East London
€670 Return, found 6 hours ago
€670
Return
found 6 hours ago
Select Air France flight, departing Thu, 22 Jan from Athens to East London, returning Mon, 26 Jan, priced at €670 found 6 hours ago
Lufthansa
Sun, 12 Apr - Fri, 24 Apr
DUB
Dublin
ELS
East London
€752 Return, found 1 day ago
€752
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Sun, 12 Apr from Dublin to East London, returning Fri, 24 Apr, priced at €752 found 1 day ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Thu, 22 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan
ATH
Athens
ELS
East London
€771 Return, found 6 hours ago
€771
Return
found 6 hours ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Thu, 22 Jan from Athens to East London, returning Mon, 26 Jan, priced at €771 found 6 hours ago

Frequently asked questions

What is the name of East London's airport?
Organise a flight to East London and you'll be touching down at East London Airport (ELS).
How far is East London Airport from central East London?
If you're staying in the centre of East London, you'll be there within moments after flying into East London Airport. This terminal is just 8 kilometres from the downtown area.
What airport is best to fly into East London?
Situated 8 kilometres from the downtown area, East London Airport (ELS) is your entry point to East London.
How many airlines fly to East London?
You'll find 3 airlines that operate on the route to East London. These fly in from at least 3 airports across the world.
Which airlines fly to East London?
East London receives the highest number of flights from Safair, Airlink and CemAir with Safair being the number one choice of carrier. Johannesburg is the most popular city for passengers to depart from.
How many nonstop flights are there to East London?
Flying to a new place is much simpler when there aren't any stopovers to slow you down. If you're heading to East London, the good news is that there are approximately 66 nonstop flights every week.
Where are the most popular flights to East London departing from?
Flights to East London departing from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban airports are very popular.
How long is the flight to East London Airport?
Where you depart from determines how long you'll be strapped into your seat. From Johannesburg to East London, the average flight time is 1 hour and 33 minutes. From Cape Town it usually takes 1 hour and 35 minutes, and from Durban it's 1 hour and 15 minutes.
How to book the cheapest flight to East London?
We all know those travellers who manage to land wonderfully cheap plane tickets wherever they go. Would you like to know how to do it for your East London holiday? Don't wait until the very last minute to secure your flight. Also, do some online research and compare your options. If your destination has multiple airports, you may be able to score a great price by flying into a smaller terminal. Last of all, another easy way to save some cash is be ready to book fast. If you stumble on a good deal, don't hold off — grab it while the opportunity's there.
Do you have any tips for my flight to East London?
If you're not prepared, travelling can be testing. But don't hit the panic button just yet. Follow these helpful hints for a stress-free start to your time in East London. What to pack in your hand luggage:

  • The trick to having an amazing travel experience is to pack ahead. So, let's start with the basics: passport, travel documents, cash and daily medications. Next, bring items that'll help pass the time, like some electronic devices or a good read. You'll also want to pack your chargers, a comfy neck pillow and a pair of earphones. Finally, be sure to squeeze in toiletry items like a toothbrush, deodorant and a clean set of clothes.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

  • Make sure you don't have a pocket knife hiding in one of the compartments of your hand luggage. Other prohibited items include flammable or explosive products, such as aerosol cans and fuel, and liquids and gels in containers with a capacity of more than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres).

What to wear on a flight:

  • Comfort should be your highest priority when deciding what to wear on your flight. Loose, breathable clothing is a sensible option, as are enclosed shoes like sneakers.
  • Most travellers are aware of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clotting condition caused by prolonged periods of inactivity. To minimize your risk on board, stay hydrated, consider wearing compression socks or tights and move your legs and feet often.

How to get through airport security fast when flying to East London?
The secret is to be well prepared before you reach the airport security gate. That way, you'll be stepping onto that plane to East London in a flash. Follow these tips and get your trip off to a flying start:

  • First things first. Your travel documents and ID will need to be presented to security personnel. Keep them within easy reach to avoid fumbling around for them.
  • Next up, both you and your hand luggage will be X-rayed. To speed things up, take off anything that might set the alarms off. Items like your belt, jacket and headphones will be required to go through the machine.
  • For just a few minutes, you'll need to unplug from the digital world. Your tablet, phone and any other electronic gadgets will need to go through the scanner.
  • Any gels or liquids, such as perfume or hand cream, that you want to bring on board must be no greater than 3.4 ounces (100 millilitres). Also, everything must fit inside a quart-size (one litre), clear zip-close bag.
  • It's also possible you'll be required to remove your shoes for scanning, so wearing slip-on shoes is always a good idea.
  • Sharp or pointed objects (like knives and scissors) are prohibited in the cabin. They'll be confiscated at security, so pack them safely away in your checked luggage.

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Travel information

Destination airport
East London
Destination airport IATA code
ELS
Destination city name
East London
Return price
€168

Trending flights to East London

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at €81 for one-way flights and €277 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Lufthansa
Sun, 12 Apr - Fri, 24 Apr
DUB
Dublin
ELS
East London
€752 Return, found 1 day ago
€752
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Lufthansa flight, departing Sun, 12 Apr from Dublin to East London, returning Fri, 24 Apr, priced at €752 found 1 day ago

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