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George (Western Cape), South Africa

George (Western Cape), South Africa — city in South Africa. A basic guide assembled from what we know so far; it grows as the data does.

Type City

Why go

  • Served by Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ).

History

George (Western Cape), South Africa is a city in South Africa. We do not yet hold a written history for it — the sources below are the best starting points, and this page will be expanded into a full guidebook.

Airports

George Airport (GRJ) 8.6 km to the centre
George, Western Cape, South Africa — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 3 airlines (South African Airways, Comair, Mango) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 3 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) 81 km to the centre
Plettenberg Bay, WC, ZA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (VivaColombia) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Cape Town, Johannesburg (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Oudtshoorn Airport (OUH) 48 km to the centre
Oudtshoorn, WC, ZA — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Mossel Bay Airport (MZY) 43 km to the centre
Mossel Bay, WC, ZA — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Prince Albert Airport 94 km to the centre
Prince Albert, WC, ZA
Outdoor
Leppan Airfield 19 km to the centre
George, WC, ZA
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 14 km from the centre
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
October – March

The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.

Shoulder season
April – May, September

Milder and quieter, with better value.

Worth avoiding
June – August

The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ); 11 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: GRJ has direct flights to 3 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for George (Western Cape), South Africa. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Charter, FBO · Managed fleet · Charter and FBOs at Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.