Car hire at George Airport is essentially mandatory for the Garden Route — public transport between towns is very limited.
Things to do at George Airport (GRJ)
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Things to do in George Airport
George Airport is the gateway to South Africa's celebrated Garden Route — a scenic coastal stretch connecting estuaries, forests, beaches, and wildlife reserves between Mossel Bay and Storms River. Knysna Lagoon (70 km east) with its famous Heads passage, the Cango Caves at Oudtshoorn (ancient dolomite chambers with a challenging adventure tour option), and Tsitsikamma National Park's suspension bridge over the Storms River Mouth are the classic highlights. George itself has the Outeniqua Mountains rising behind it.
Insider intel
Top Tips for George Airport
- Knysna is 70 km east (1.5 hours by road) — allow at least 3 hours there and plan the full round trip accordingly.
- Cango Caves (45 minutes from George) offers standard and Adventure guided tours — the latter involves tight crawl-throughs not suitable for claustrophobics.
Lounge directory
Browse lounges at GRJ
1 Sanctifly partner lounge at George Airport. Each is bookable with points.
100 points per guestBidvest Premier Lounge
At George Airport (GRJ) in George, South Africa, the Bidvest Premier Lounge is located airside in the Main Terminal, making it a convenient airport lounge option once you’ve cleared the formalities. After you pass through the security check, remain in the airside departures area and look for the stairs leading up to the next level. Take the stairs to the upper floor, where you’ll find the Bidvest Premier Lounge. This straightforward route helps travelers quickly locate the lounge after security, so you can settle in comfortably and make the most of your time at George Airport before your flight.Book Now
Purchase a Sanctifly membership via our website or app.
Unlock airport-specific digital content and reserve VIP lounges using the points included with your plan.
Select the tier that fits your travel habits; higher tiers include more points.
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)
Trailblazer ($399/year)
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.