Why go
- South African port city.
- Served by Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ).
History
Gqeberha, also known as Port Elizabeth and colloquially P.E., is a major seaport and the most populous city in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. It is the seat of the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa's second-smallest metropolitan municipality by area. It is the sixth-most populous city in South Africa and is the cultural, economic and financial hub of the Eastern Cape.
Restaurants & places to go
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 10:00-21:00; We 10:00-22:00; Th 10:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery ·… · locations.fishaways.co.za
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 00:00-24:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · Port Elizabeth, 6013 · location.steers.co.za
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · locations.debonairspizza.co.za
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 09:00-21:00 · Gqeberha · spursteakranches.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa-Su 09:00-18:00 · 16th Avenue, Gqeberha, 6070 · johndorys.com
Breakfast, Burger, Salad, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:30-18:00 Features: takeaway, vegan options, step-free access, air conditioning · Main Road,… · kauai.co.za
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery · 342 Cape Road, Newton Park, 6045 · order.kfc.co.za
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-18:00 Features: takeaway · Port Elizabeth, 6001 · themugg.com
Grill, Salad, Fish, Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-22:00 · Marine Drive, Port Elizabeth, 6001 · bluewaterscafe.co.za
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 12:00-15:00,17:00-22:00 · Beach Road, Port Elizabeth, 6001 · raasoie.co.za
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-24:00; Sa,Su 00:00-01:00,10:00-24:00 · 2 Bucwa Street · chilleksplace.co.za
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-21:30; Fr 09:00-12:00,14:00-23:00; Sa 09:00-23:00; Su 10:00-21:00 · Beach Road, Port Elizabeth, 6001 · lafiesta.co.za
European, Restaurant · European restaurant · 16 Buffelsfontein Road, Port Elizabeth, 6070 · divino.co.za
Pie, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · Beach Road, Port Elizabeth
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant · 139
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
Portuguese, Fast Food · Portuguese fast food
Asian, Sushi, Restaurant · Asian/Sushi restaurant
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant
Fish, Restaurant · Fish restaurant
African, Restaurant · African restaurant
Dessert, Cafe · Dessert cafe
Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Su 07:30-17:30
Fast Food · fast food
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Fish And Chips fast food
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 100 17th Avenue, Port Elizabeth, 6070 · mcdonalds.co.za
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-20:00 · 2nd Avenue, Port Elizabeth, 6001 · colcacchio.co.za
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-23:00; Su 09:00-21:00 · Gqeberha · spursteakranches.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant · Port Elizabeth, 6001
Breakfast, Regional, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, vegan options
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-18:00; Sa 07:00-17:00; Su 07:30-15:00 Features: takeaway · seattlecoffeecompany.co.za
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
Restaurant · restaurant · Beach Road, Port Elizabeth, 6001 · beershack.restaurantsnapshot.com
Pie, Fast Food · Pie fast food
Regional, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Regional/Coffee Shop restaurant
Chinese, Fast Food · Chinese fast food
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Cafe · cafe · Heugh Road, Port Elizabeth
Fast Food · fast food
Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Fish And Chips fast food
127 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) 4.8 km to the centre
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), EC, ZA — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 3 airlines (South African Airways, British Airways, Mango) · direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, East London (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- South African Airways SA (737-300, A319, A320, 737-800, CRJ-200, J41) · 4 routes: Cape Town, Durban*, East London*, Johannesburg
- British Airways BA (737-300, 734) · 3 routes: Cape Town*, Durban*, Johannesburg*
- Mango JE (737-300, 737-800) · 2 routes: Cape Town, Johannesburg
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Progress Airport 21 km to the centre
Sunlands, EC, ZA
Uitenhage Airport 27 km to the centre
Uitenhage, EC, ZA
Paradise Beach Airport 68 km to the centre
Jeffreys Bay, EC, ZA
St Francis Airfield 75 km to the centre
St Francis Bay, EC, ZA
Humansdorp Airport 75 km to the centre
Humansdorp, EC, ZA
Where to stay
62 Albert Rd, Walmer, Gqeberha, 6001, South Africa · novaboutiquehotel.co.za
19 La Roche Dr, Humewood, Gqeberha, 6001, South Africa · a-hoy.co.za
21 Brighton Dr, Summerstrand, Gqeberha, 6001, South Africa · brightonlodge.co.za
13 Newcon St, Humerail, Gqeberha, 6001, South Africa · sirroysatthesea.co.za
35 Humewood Rd, Humewood, Gqeberha, 6001, South Africa · thewindermerehotel.co.za
22 Newton St, Newton Park, Gqeberha, 6055, South Africa · facebook.com
18 sherlock street, Richmond Hill St, Gqeberha, 6001, South Africa · 18onsherlock.co.za
39, 6070 Church Rd, Walmer, Gqeberha, 6070, South Africa · 39onchurch.co.za
Carnarvon Place cnr. Beach Road Humerail, Gqeberha, 6001, South Africa · paxton.co.za
14 Killarney Rd, Humewood, Gqeberha, 6001, South Africa · bishopslodge.co.za
3 Sayre Cres, Humewood, Gqeberha, 6001, South Africa · harbourcottages.co.za
63 Villiers Rd, Walmer, Gqeberha, 6070, South Africa · victoriaandalfred.co.za
Nelson Mandela Bay, Marine Dr, Summerstrand, 9th Ave, &, Gqeberha, 6001, South Africa · radissonhotels.com
395 Cape Rd, Cotswold, Gqeberha, 6045, South Africa
2 Hartley Rd, Millard Grange, Gqeberha, 6001, South Africa
27 Mill Park Rd, Mill Park, Gqeberha, 6001, South Africa · millbury.co.za
84 River Rd, Walmer, Gqeberha, 6070, South Africa · foresthall.co.za
14 Mill Park Rd, Mill Park, Gqeberha, 6001, South Africa · lemontreelane.co.za
44 Albert Rd, Walmer, Gqeberha, 6075, South Africa · treetopsguesthouse.co.za
9 3rd Ave, Walmer, Gqeberha, 6057, South Africa · alamartha.co.za
24 Driftsands Dr, Humewood, Gqeberha, 6013, South Africa · lamerguesthouse.co.za
13, 15 Wyndham St, South End, Gqeberha, 6001, South Africa · madibabayguesthouse.co.za
23 Glen St, Gqeberha Central, Gqeberha, 6001, South Africa
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ); 11 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PLZ has direct flights to 4 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, East London).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Port Elizabeth. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Charter, FBO · Managed fleet · Charter and FBOs at Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing
Sightseeing