Ben Schoeman Airport (ELS) is located in the municipality of East London in South Africa, Africa. It's a medium airport in South Africa based in the region Eastern Cape. Passengers can fly to and from the airport with a scheduled service.

Runway information

ELS has 2 runways with a total length of 11,562 ft, which are all lighted.

Find cheap flight tickets to or from ELS

Looking for that perfect flight ticket to fly to or from Ben Schoeman Airport? Find and book the most comfortable and cheapest flight to your favorite city through one of our partners.

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Rent a car at ELS

Find a cheap rental car at Ben Schoeman Airport to make the most out of your trip to South Africa. When travelling abroad, we mostly have a limited amount of time to experience the beautiful sights and activities and often end up we really want to do. A rental car can take you almost everywhere, wherever and whenever you want. Find the perfect car for your trip.

Renting a car at ELS lets you travel at your own leisure and get to the spots you want to visit in South Africa quickly and hassle-free. Car rental services often include a GPS system, providing you with the perfect opportunity to explore the country without getting lost. You can drive wherever you want to go.

Rent a camper in South Africa

Find a recreational vehicle near Ben Schoeman Airport to make the most out of your trip to South Africa?

A camper or RV will give you unlimited freedom so you can determine your own route and go wherever you want to go. It's especially perfect because you have the comfort of your own accommodation and kitchenette with you.

WorldWide Campers works with many RV suppliers in Australia, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South America, South Africa and Europe. This ensures you that they will always find you the best deal for your RV trip. You never have to pay extra for booking costs and all our quotes are free of charge.

Park your car at ELS

Whether you are looking for cheap long term airport parking at Ben Schoeman Airport or the nearest long term car park to your terminal, you can find the best deal at one of our specially selected partners. Because more and more people are flying these days, it’s wise to book a parking spot in advance because parking lots cannot accommodate unlimited amounts of cars. A pre-booked parking space at ELS can give you a sense of peace because you are assured you can park your car.

Different type of airport parking options

Airport parking options have changed and expanded. Medium-size and large airports offer several different types of parking, priced according to convenience and distance from the terminal.

The different types of parking are:

• Short term parking
• Daily parking
• Long term / Satellite parking
• Valet parking
• Off-Airport parking
• Sleep, park, fly

Hotels at or near Ben Schoeman Airport

Do you have an early morning flight, long layover or your flight is cancelled, and you don't feel like sleeping on the airport floor? Sleeping in a hotel at or near ELS is the perfect solution. Sleeping in a hotel close by Ben Schoeman Airport prevents you from being late or not fully rested for your flight.

Hotels in East London

Find your ideal hotel in East London city centre. Find the perfect hotel to make the most out of your trip to the city of Amsterdam. Consult one of our partners to find the most suitable hotel for your trip.

Find the best things to do in or nearby Ben Schoeman Airport

Are you planning on travelling to South Africa? In that case, you might be interested in finding some beautiful things to do in or nearby East London. Haven't booked anything yet, and looking for inspiration? Please visit our partner and find many beautiful things to do.

Store your bags in East London

Do you want to visit East London and you want to enjoy your time without the weight of your luggage? Good news, there is a good possibility that you don’t have to. When the airport does not provide any options for storing your luggage, you might want to consider to store your luggage in a local shop in the city. Our partners can help you arrange that in advance.

Forward your luggage

Are you planning a trip to South Africa and you have a lot of luggage or just want to enjoy flying without any suitcases of bags? Good news, you do not have to. Just forward your luggage to your destination and make a vacation more like a vacation.

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Travel luggage and cabin bags

Find the perfect travel luggage and cabin bags which are approved by the major airlines. If you are looking for a travel bag which fit all cabin airline restrictions including Ryanair and Easyjet, please visit one of these shops to find out which bags sizes are allowed on board.

All of our partners does have an extensive offer so you can find that perfect bag or suitcase for your next trip.

Claim your compensation

Was your flight delayed, cancelled or overbooked at Ben Schoeman Airport, and do you want to claim compensation? Because your rights are protected by European law you may be entitled up to a certain amount in compensation per passenger. Please visit one of our partners to check if you’re entitled to claim compensation.

Travel insurance for your trip to South Africa

A travel insurance protects you against the unexpected. A primary incentive to get travel insurance can be for the emergency medical assistance. It is wise to get travel insurance for your trip to South Africa because you can easily spend a lot of money for treatment and transportation expenses.

Don’t wait too long before purchasing travel insurance because many travel insurance coverages require you to purchase your plan within a specific number of days of making that initial trip deposit if the coverage is to be in effect.

Travel insurance for people with a medical condition

Our partners are specialised in providing travel insurance for people who have medical conditions but don’t want to be held back by that conditions. A medical travel insurance covers over 1000s of conditions including cancer, MS, IBS, Alzheimer’s, HIV and pregnancy. The online screening will only take as little as 3 minutes.

Customized ELS gifts and souvenirs

Keep your travels’ memories alive with a unique design product of your trip to Ben Schoeman Airport. Airportag is the best aviation and travel gift shop where you can design many different kind of unique aviation products.

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