VRE - Vredendal Airport

Vredendal, South Africa

IATA Code: VRE · Vredendal, South Africa

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

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

VRE is the IATA airport code for Vredendal Airport, located in Vredendal, South Africa. The airport is situated at coordinates 31.6410°S, 18.5448°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
VRE
City
Vredendal
Country
South Africa
Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg
Latitude
-31.6410°
Longitude
18.5448°
Type
airport
Fuel Region
Africa

Flight Distances & Estimated Fuel Costs from VRE

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

Destination Distance Est. Fuel Cost Fuel Surcharge*
SDB - Langebaanweg 152 km $2,366 $5/passenger
SBU - Springbok 225 km $3,503 $7/passenger
CPT - Cape Town 258 km $4,017 $8/passenger
KLZ - Kleinsee 258 km $4,017 $8/passenger
AGZ - Aggeneys 264 km $4,110 $8/passenger
ROD - Robertson 273 km $4,250 $9/passenger
OVG - Overberg 361 km $5,620 $11/passenger
ALJ - Alexander Bay 392 km $6,103 $12/passenger
OMD - Oranjemund 395 km $6,149 $12/passenger
OUH - Oudtshoorn 405 km $6,305 $13/passenger
GRJ - George 444 km $6,912 $14/passenger
UTN - Upington 445 km $6,928 $14/passenger
PBZ - Plettenberg Bay 523 km $8,142 $16/passenger
KMP - Keetmanshoop 569 km $8,858 $18/passenger
LMR - Lime Acres 596 km $9,279 $19/passenger
SIS - Sishen 618 km $9,621 $19/passenger
LUD - Luderitz 637 km $9,917 $20/passenger
KMH - Kuruman 662 km $10,306 $21/passenger
KIM - Kimberley 676 km $10,524 $21/passenger
PLZ - Port Elizabeth 710 km $11,053 $22/passenger
UTW - Queenstown 788 km $12,268 $25/passenger
VRU - Vryburg 792 km $12,330 $25/passenger
BFN - Bloemfontein 796 km $12,392 $25/passenger
BIY - Bisho 833 km $12,968 $26/passenger
ELS - East London 885 km $13,778 $28/passenger
MSU - Maseru 896 km $13,949 $28/passenger
MBD - Mafeking 942 km $14,665 $29/passenger
FCB - Ficksburg 952 km $14,821 $30/passenger
KXE - Klerksdorp 953 km $14,836 $30/passenger
UTT - Umtata 959 km $14,930 $30/passenger
JWA - Jwaneng 987 km $15,366 $31/passenger
PCF - Potchefstroom 996 km $15,506 $31/passenger
ERS - Windhoek 1,014 km $15,786 $32/passenger
WDH - Windhoek 1,024 km $15,942 $32/passenger
WVB - Walvis Bay 1,037 km $16,144 $32/passenger
JOH - Port Saint Johns 1,039 km $16,175 $32/passenger
GBE - Gaberone 1,069 km $16,642 $33/passenger
SWP - Swakopmund 1,073 km $16,704 $33/passenger
ADI - Arandis 1,080 km $16,813 $34/passenger
HRS - Harrismith 1,085 km $16,891 $34/passenger
NTY - Pilanesberg 1,096 km $17,063 $34/passenger
QRA - Johannesburg 1,110 km $17,280 $35/passenger
HLA - Johannesburg 1,112 km $17,312 $35/passenger
JNB - Johannesburg 1,124 km $17,498 $35/passenger
MGH - Margate 1,124 km $17,498 $35/passenger
GCJ - Johannesburg 1,126 km $17,530 $35/passenger
LAY - Ladysmith 1,130 km $17,592 $35/passenger
WKF - Waterkloof 1,143 km $17,794 $36/passenger
GNZ - Ghanzi 1,148 km $17,872 $36/passenger
PZB - Pietermaritzburg 1,155 km $17,981 $36/passenger

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

How Jet Fuel Prices Affect Your VRE 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.

Tips to Save on Flights from VRE

Climate & Weather at Vredendal

Vredendal 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 VRE

VRE 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 VRE

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