George Airport is located only 10-12 minutes from the city centre, in the Western Cape province.
George is known as the 'gateway to the Garden Route', the coastal road extending from Mossel Bay to Storms River through forests, lagoons and beaches among South Africa's most scenic.
How to get to George Airport
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Average travel time to GRJ
Parking near George Airport
There is a parking area near the terminal.
How to get to George from GRJ
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Car rental at George Airport
All major car rental companies have airport desks, the option chosen by most visitors to explore the Garden Route.
Hotels near George Airport
Near the airport
A few minutes by car from the terminal, in the Groeneweide Park neighbourhood.
Best for: Those arriving late or leaving early who want to stay a few minutes from the terminal without paying for a higher-category hotel.
- Low prices, useful for those staying just one night before renting a car for the Garden Route
- Self-catering accommodation with its own kitchen, handy for a late arrival without having had dinner
- Residential neighbourhood with no restaurants nearby
- No round-the-clock reception as in a traditional hotel
George
7.8 km and about 10 minutes from the airport.
Best for: Those who want to stay in town, close to the golf course and the centre, with a short transfer from the airport.
- A short walk from the George golf course and King George Park
- A convenient starting point for renting a car and continuing along the Garden Route
- George is a stopover town, with little to do in the evening besides the hotel restaurant
- Some recent reviews flag rooms and breakfast in need of updating
Recommended hotels
Wilderness
About 25 minutes and 25 km from the airport, along the N2 heading east.
Best for: Those continuing straight along the Garden Route who prefer to sleep right away among the lagoons and beaches of Wilderness, about twenty minutes from the airport.
- You skip a night in town and start the Garden Route straight away among beaches and lagoons
- An adults-only property with pools and valley views, far from the N2 traffic
- You still need the car rented at the airport to get there
- Not suited to those travelling with children, as it is an adults-only property
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Terminal guide
The small terminal handles domestic connections to Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Passengers should allow 2 hours before flight departure.
Map of George Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Why is George called the "gateway to the Garden Route"?
Because its airport is the most convenient air access point to the Garden Route, the coastal road that stretches from Mossel Bay to Storms River through forests, lagoons and scenic beaches.
Q. Is it worth renting a car at George airport?
Yes, it's what most visitors do, since public transport links between Garden Route towns (Wilderness, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay) are limited.
Q. Is George known for golf?
Yes, it's home to the famous Fancourt resort, which hosted the Presidents Cup in 2003, and is considered one of South Africa's most renowned golf destinations thanks to the mild climate of the Garden Route region.
Q. Are there direct international flights to George?
No, the airport handles domestic connections to Johannesburg and Cape Town: those arriving from abroad generally connect through one of these two cities.
Flight board
Real-time status of arriving and departing flights