Lanseria Airport Arrivals & Departures — Today's Flights Guide (HLA)
Whether you are tracking a live arrival, planning your departure, meeting someone at Lanseria Airport, or just checking what’s flying today, this guide gives you everything you need about arrivals and departures at Lanseria International Airport (HLA). Use the live boards on our arrivals page and departures page for real-time flight status.
Live Flights at Lanseria Today
For today’s live arrivals and departures at Lanseria Airport, visit:
Live Arrivals → portelizabethairport.co.za/flights/flight-arrivals/ Live Departures → portelizabethairport.co.za/flights/flight-departures/
These pages display real-time flight status, scheduled and estimated times, airline, flight number and gate information where available.
Which Airlines Fly From Lanseria?
Two airlines operate scheduled commercial services from Lanseria: FlySafair and Airlink. Between them, they cover four domestic routes:
Cape Town (CPT): Daily flights — multiple departures. Flight time approximately 2 hours. Book or compare fares.
Durban — King Shaka (DUR): Multiple daily flights. Flight time approximately 1 hour. Book or compare fares.
Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth (PLZ): Daily flights. Flight time approximately 1 hour 45 minutes. Book or compare fares.
George (GRJ): Daily flights. Flight time approximately 2 hours. Book or compare fares.
For charter and international departures, see our charters guide and international flights guide.
Are There Flights From Lanseria to Port Elizabeth?
Yes — and this is one of the most commonly asked questions about Lanseria’s route network. Both FlySafair and Airlink operate daily flights between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and the city now officially named Gqeberha, formerly Port Elizabeth. The airport serving Gqeberha is officially named Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport with IATA code PLZ.
The flight from Lanseria to Gqeberha/Port Elizabeth takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes and is a direct, non-stop service. Fares start from around R500 one-way for advance purchases and rise to R1,200–R1,500+ for last-minute bookings.
Gqeberha is the eastern gateway to the Garden Route, and it is also home to Addo Elephant National Park — just 72 km from the city. For passengers heading to the Eastern Cape for a safari or coastal holiday, flying from Lanseria to Gqeberha and collecting a hire car on arrival is one of the most efficient approaches. Explore our complete Lanseria to Gqeberha flight guide and compare live fares.
Departures — What You Need to Know Before You Fly From Lanseria
Check-in deadlines: Arrive at least 90 minutes before your domestic departure. If you have completed online check-in and have hand luggage only, 60 minutes is workable. Check-in desks typically close 45 minutes before departure — FlySafair enforces this strictly.
Online check-in: Both FlySafair and Airlink offer online check-in opening 24 hours before departure. This is strongly recommended. It reduces your airport time significantly and allows you to use the bag drop queue, which is typically shorter than standard check-in.
The departure process at Lanseria: Enter the terminal, proceed to your airline’s check-in or bag drop counter, clear security screening (liquids under 100ml in a transparent bag, electronics out of your hand luggage), and proceed to the departure lounge. Gates are a short walk from security. Both aerobridge and remote stand boarding are used depending on aircraft type.
What’s available in the departure lounge: Vida E Caffè, Kauai, Wings ‘N Things, Tom Voyager, Electro Electronics, Knick Knack Kiosk. Three airport lounges — Bidvest, Slow and Fluent — for qualifying passengers. Free Wi-Fi throughout. ATMs available. Full details in our restaurants and shops guide.
Arrivals — What Happens When You Land at Lanseria
Arriving at Lanseria is notably straightforward. The aircraft parks on the apron — either at an aerobridge gate or a remote stand — and the walk to the terminal is short. Baggage reclaim carousels are on the ground floor of the terminal and domestic bags typically appear within 15–25 minutes of landing.
From the arrivals hall, your options for onward transport are: your own car from the parking area (golf cart assistance available), Uber or Bolt from the designated rideshare pickup zone, LIATA metered taxi from the terminal forecourt (011 022 2220), pre-booked private transfer, or car hire from the desks inside the terminal (Avis, Budget, Hertz). See our complete taxis and transfers guide and car hire guide.
Meeting an arriving passenger: The pickup zone is directly in front of the terminal building. The first 30 minutes of parking are free — sufficient for most pickups. If the flight is delayed, short-term parking is very affordable.
Lanseria Flight Schedule — Typical Daily Pattern
While exact times change seasonally and should always be verified on the airline’s website or our live boards, here is a typical daily pattern for departures from Lanseria:
Early morning departures (05:30–08:00): Cape Town and Durban flights typically have first departures in this window. Popular with business travellers wanting to arrive in Cape Town or Durban in time for morning meetings.
Mid-morning (08:00–11:00): Additional Cape Town, Durban and George departures. The busiest check-in window of the day.
Midday / early afternoon (11:00–15:00): A lighter period with selected Cape Town and Durban departures. Often good value fare-wise.
Late afternoon / evening (15:00–20:00): The peak return travel window. Multiple Cape Town and Durban departures serving the post-work travel surge.
The airport operates 24 hours. Charter flights can depart and arrive at any hour.
FAQs — Lanseria Airport Arrivals and Departures
Are there flights from Lanseria to Port Elizabeth? Yes. Both FlySafair and Airlink fly daily from Lanseria to Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth), officially served by Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ). Flight time is approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
How do I check today’s flight arrivals at Lanseria Airport? Visit our live arrivals board for real-time status, or use FlightAware, FlightRadar24 or your airline’s app with the flight number.
How do I check today’s flight departures at Lanseria Airport? Visit our live departures board for real-time departure times, gate info and status.
What time is the first flight from Lanseria? First departures from Lanseria are typically in the 06:00–07:00 window, though some charters depart earlier. Check the live departure board for exact current times.
What airlines fly into Lanseria Airport? FlySafair and Airlink are the scheduled commercial airlines. Multiple charter operators also regularly use the airport.
How long does baggage reclaim take at Lanseria? Domestic baggage typically appears on the carousel within 15–25 minutes of landing — significantly faster than at OR Tambo due to lower passenger volumes and a more efficient operation.
Can I track an arriving flight at Lanseria? Yes. Use our arrivals page, FlightAware, FlightRadar24, or your airline’s app.
Is Lanseria Airport busy in the morning? Yes. Early morning departures (05:30–09:00) are the busiest period at Lanseria. Arrive at least 90 minutes before morning flights, or complete online check-in in advance.
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