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East London

East London

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ELS

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Flight Time

19~22 hours

The flight time to East London is approximately 19~22 hours. Find out more about the history, economy, climate and transportation options before you visit East London.

East London

East London is a city located on the Eastern Cape province in South Africa. It sits between two rivers; Nahoon and Bufallo rivers. It is the only city that has a river port in South Africa. It has a population of more than 267,000. It is a major industrial center in the province and hosts many manafucturing companies including textile, clothing, pharmacueticals and food processing companies.

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Travel FAQs

Q. Which airlines offer the cheapest direct flight ticket to East London?


A. Well, the ticket prices depend on your city and airport of departure as different airlines and ticket agencies offer varying ticket prices. From Johannesburg, a Safair ticket is the cheapest ticket to East London from O.R. Tambo International Airport. If you are in Durban, a Kulala airlines ticket is currently the most affordable ticket at Durban International airport. In Capetown, the cheapest ticket is offered by Safair airline, at Capetown International airport. The ticket can be bought as a paper ticket at the airport or electronically as an e-ticket. The e-ticket is more secure than the paper ticket and is also the easiest ticket to buy.

Q. What are the best times to visit East London?


A. East London features moderate warm days and cool nights throughout the year. But it is advisable you book your ticket to East London from the months of December to January (early to mid-summer) and April to September (mid-autumn to early-spring), when the rainfall is minimal and the temperatures are at a comfortable range.

Q. What attractions can be found in East London?


A.East London features a couple of scenic beaches including Nahoon beach and Gonubie, which provide provide a spectacular view of the coastline. There are several fun activities on the beaches such as horseback riding, dolphin spotting, as well as sun bathing. There are several game reserves and parks including the East London Coast Nature Reserve, The Lion Park and the East London Aquarium, which provide plenty of opportunities to see incredible wildlife. Outdoor Activities such as canoeing, mountain biking, and skydiving are some other exciting things to do.

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