Addo Elephant Park is 72 km from the airport — self-drive or organized tours are available and bookable locally.
Things to do at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ)
Chief Dawid Stuurman International AirportPLZ
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Things to do in Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport
Port Elizabeth (now officially Gqeberha) is the gateway to South Africa's Eastern Cape and the Addo Elephant National Park — one of Africa's most accessible Big Five game reserves, just 72 km from the city. The park has the densest elephant population on earth along with buffalo, rhino, lion, and leopard. The city's beachfront and the historic Donkin Reserve hill with its lighthouse and pyramid monument are pleasant urban stops.
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Top Tips for Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport
- Half-day game drives at Addo give excellent elephant sightings — full-day drives increase Big Five chances significantly.
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Browse lounges at PLZ
1 Sanctifly partner lounge at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport. Each is bookable with points.
100 points per guestBidvest Premier Lounge
The Bidvest Premier Lounge at Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ) in Port Elizabeth, South Africa is located in the Main Terminal on the airside, making it a convenient airport lounge option once you’ve cleared the formalities. After passing through passport control and completing the security check, remain airside and follow the airport signs directing you upstairs to Level 1. This clear, step-by-step route helps travelers find the lounge quickly and settle in comfortably before their flight, whether you’re arriving for business travel or starting a holiday from Port Elizabeth.Book Now
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When you book a lounge, you'll receive a unique access code in the app and by email—show this at the lounge to gain access.
You can buy extra points at any time, and rates improve with higher-tier plans.
Membership unlocks airport-specific digital content and the ability to book VIP lounges using points.
Each tier
Liftoff ($25/year)
Explorer ($97/year)
Jetsetter ($220/year)
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provides a different annual points allowance (except Liftoff, which doesn't include points) that refreshes when your subscription renews. You can use your points to reserve lounge access and purchase additional points through the app if you need more.
Higher tiers not only come with more points but also reduce the per-point price when buying extra.
Points are the currency you use in the Liftoff app to book VIP lounge visits. Most plans — Liftoff, Explorer, Jetsetter and Trailblazer — include a points allowance that is deposited into your account whenever your subscription renews. Liftoff does not include points. You spend points to reserve lounges and you can top up your balance at any time through the app. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.
Additional points can be purchased directly in the Sanctifly app from your mobile. All plans allow you to buy more points whenever you need them, and the per-point price decreases on higher-tier plans. Purchased points are added to your account immediately and are non-refundable. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.