PLZ - Port Elizabeth Airport

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

IATA Code: PLZ · Port Elizabeth, South Africa

The airport code PLZ is the IATA identifier for Port Elizabeth Airport. You may also find it referred to as Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ).

Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) serves Port Elizabeth, South Africa, in the Africa fuel pricing region. It provides essential air connectivity for travelers in the area.

PLZ is the IATA airport code for Port Elizabeth Airport, located in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The airport is situated at coordinates 33.9849°S, 25.6173°E. The current jet fuel price in the Africa region is $5.56/gallon as of 2026-05-16.

Current Jet Fuel Price (Africa)

$5.56/gallon

⚠️ Global Fuel Price Surge 2026: Prices affected by 108%

Airport Information

IATA Code
PLZ
City
Port Elizabeth
Country
South Africa
Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Latitude
-33.9849°
Longitude
25.6173°
Type
airport
Fuel Region
Africa

Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from PLZ

Estimated fuel costs based on current jet fuel prices and standard narrowbody aircraft consumption.

Destination Distance Est. Fuel Cost Fuel Surcharge*
BIY - Bisho 196 km $3,051 $6/passenger
PBZ - Plettenberg Bay 211 km $3,285 $7/passenger
ELS - East London 230 km $3,581 $7/passenger
UTW - Queenstown 258 km $4,017 $8/passenger
GRJ - George 299 km $4,655 $9/passenger
OUH - Oudtshoorn 320 km $4,982 $10/passenger
UTT - Umtata 394 km $6,134 $12/passenger
JOH - Port Saint Johns 451 km $7,021 $14/passenger
OVG - Overberg 497 km $7,737 $15/passenger
ROD - Robertson 528 km $8,220 $16/passenger
MSU - Maseru 535 km $8,329 $17/passenger
BFN - Bloemfontein 548 km $8,531 $17/passenger
MGH - Margate 564 km $8,780 $18/passenger
KIM - Kimberley 582 km $9,061 $18/passenger
FCB - Ficksburg 614 km $9,559 $19/passenger
CPT - Cape Town 647 km $10,072 $20/passenger
LMR - Lime Acres 659 km $10,259 $21/passenger
PZB - Pietermaritzburg 661 km $10,290 $21/passenger
VIR - Durban 695 km $10,820 $22/passenger
SDB - Langebaanweg 701 km $10,913 $22/passenger
VRE - Vredendal 710 km $11,053 $22/passenger
DUR - Durban 711 km $11,069 $22/passenger
LAY - Ladysmith 718 km $11,178 $22/passenger
HRS - Harrismith 720 km $11,209 $22/passenger
UTN - Upington 746 km $11,614 $23/passenger
SIS - Sishen 748 km $11,645 $23/passenger
KMH - Kuruman 756 km $11,769 $24/passenger
VRU - Vryburg 783 km $12,190 $24/passenger
KXE - Klerksdorp 798 km $12,423 $25/passenger
NCS - Newcastle 806 km $12,548 $25/passenger
PCF - Potchefstroom 825 km $12,844 $26/passenger
AGZ - Aggeneys 829 km $12,906 $26/passenger
ULD - Ulundi 837 km $13,030 $26/passenger
RCB - Richard'''s Bay 847 km $13,186 $26/passenger
SBU - Springbok 868 km $13,513 $27/passenger
QRA - Johannesburg 895 km $13,933 $28/passenger
ZEC - Secunda 897 km $13,964 $28/passenger
JNB - Johannesburg 908 km $14,136 $28/passenger
MBD - Mafeking 910 km $14,167 $28/passenger
GCJ - Johannesburg 922 km $14,354 $29/passenger
HLA - Johannesburg 922 km $14,354 $29/passenger
PZL - Phinda 934 km $14,541 $29/passenger
KLZ - Kleinsee 936 km $14,572 $29/passenger
MZQ - Mkuze 936 km $14,572 $29/passenger
WKF - Waterkloof 941 km $14,649 $29/passenger
PRY - Pretoria 960 km $14,945 $30/passenger
NTY - Pilanesberg 974 km $15,163 $30/passenger
MTS - Manzini 993 km $15,459 $31/passenger
SHO - Manzini 1,030 km $16,035 $32/passenger
JWA - Jwaneng 1,047 km $16,300 $33/passenger

* Estimated fuel surcharge per passenger. Actual surcharges vary by airline and booking class.

How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your PLZ Flights

Jet fuel typically accounts for 25-35% of airline operating costs. When fuel prices rise due to global events like conflicts or supply disruptions, airlines pass these costs to passengers through fuel surcharges.

Currently, the Africa region has jet fuel priced at $5.56/gallon. This is approximately 108% higher than normal due to Brent crude elevated. EIA Gulf Coast jet fuel at $5.21/gal (2026-05-16). Airlines implementing surcharges globally. IATA reports $175/barrel global average.

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Climate & Weather at Port Elizabeth

Port Elizabeth enjoys a subtropical climate characterized by hot summers and mild winters. Temperatures generally range from 15°C to 35°C (59°F to 95°F) throughout the year. Early morning and late evening flights can offer relief from daytime heat during summer. Pack layers for air-conditioned terminals.

Traveler Guide: Flying Through PLZ

PLZ operates within the African fuel pricing region. Aviation infrastructure across Africa has seen significant investment in recent years, with many airports modernizing facilities to accommodate growing passenger numbers. Travelers should verify visa requirements, vaccination certificates (particularly yellow fever), and currency exchange options before arrival.

Planning Your Trip via PLZ

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