Flights to east london
Cheap Flights to east london
Overview
East London, with its nostalgic charm and laid back ambience, is a beautiful coastal city. Its vast white sandy beach expanses are legendary, enticing numerous surfers, sun-seekers, swimmers and other water sports enthusiasts. Not quite away from the beach, East London has a plethora of mesmerising attractions, from its mind-boggling colonial architecture to the fantastic Queen’s Park Botanical Gardens and Zoo. East London Museum has some captivating natural history exhibits, comprising a real dodo egg and the coelacanth type specimen. Also, you can take tours from the city to pay a visit to the amaXhosa, where travellers can watch traditional dance and savour local food.
Cheer with the crowds of Londoners on soccer teams such as Tottenham Hotspur (Edmonton) or Arsenal (in Islington), or buy some English bread, cheese, pickles, and beer and head to lush parks, like Hyde Park or Hampstead Heath, for a fun-filled picnic.
Climate
The climate in East London is comparatively mild, generally warm and temperate. East London is a city with a significant rainfall. Even in the driest month, you can encounter a lot of rain and the temperature here usually ranges around 18.2 °C.
Travel Information
Language: English, Català, Malagasy, Íslenska, Galego, and more
Currency: South African Rand (R)
Local time: GMT +2
Avg. Flight Time: 14h 30m
Best Time To Visit
The best time to visit London depends on what you intend to do. If you want to catch a match of soccer, fly to the city in winters or autumn to have the best pick of games. To enjoy sightseeing without it being too crowded, late spring and early summer are great times to visit (Late May to early July).
East London Attractions and Activities
1. Sporting Spectacles
A few soccer leagues acorss the globe create as much excitement as the English Premier League (EPL). During your stay in London, you can head to Premier League games played by teams like Chelsea, Arsenal, West Ham, Crystal Palace, or Tottenham Hotspur.
2. Cant-Miss Theatrical Performances
The West End is one of the world’s greatest theatre districts, with 40 venues including the Dominion, Adelphi, Lyceum, and Garrick. Expect to watch popular shows like the Lion King, Cats, Wicked or touring shows such as Hamilton.
3. World-class Museums
London has some wonderful museums. The British Museum is the biggest and most diverse, boasting everything from Japanese vases to Egyptian mummies. Science fans can visit the Science Museum or the Natural History Museum, while historical fashion is on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
4. Historical Attractions
History is everywhere in London. You can head to sites associated with the Royal Family like Buckingham Palace, Hampton Court, and the Tower of London or political centres like the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. There are breathtaking religious sights like St Pauls Cathedral and Westminster Abbey, as well as creepier, darker historical attractions such as touring the streets of Whitechapel in the footsteps of Jack the Ripper.
5. Fantastic Shopping Opportunities
Londoners love to shop. For luxury suits and dresses, you can always do window shopping in Mayfair, submerge into lively, bustling markets in Camden, Covent Garden, Dalston, Notting Hill, target some big brands like Zara on Oxford Street or hop on a train to the malls in Stratford and Shepherd’s Bush.
Airlines Operate Flight to East London
- Virgin Atlantic
- British Airways
- South African Airways
- Qatar Airways
- Emirates
Time Duration from Different Airports
- London to East London - 14h 30m
- Manchester to East London - 16h 20m
- Newcastle to East London - 18h 5m
- Birmingham to East London - 16h 20m
- Glasgow to East London - 18h 20m
- Edinburgh to East London - 16h 35m
- Belfast to East London - 17h 15m
Distance to the City Centre
East London Airport is a commercial airport operating flights to other larger airports in South Africa. East London Airport is situated nearly 9 km west of the city centre of East London, Eastern Cape.
Transport from East London
As there is no systematic transportation in the city, car hire can be your time saver - the most convenient and practical choice for travellers wanting to explore the city in their style. Car hire companies have offices at the airport and in town as well. Otherwise, taxis can be pre-booked which are not too expensive. Visitors should take the usual safety measures when out and about, especially at in the night time, and look for local advice when and where necessary.
Visa Requirements for East London
The important documents that you require for travelling East London are as follows - International passport with the validity of at least 1 month after your intended stay in the United Kingdom, the passport should have at least a blank page on both sides, one passport size photograph meeting the requirements, proof of finances i.e bank statement which should be older than 3 months, accommodation and flight booking confirmation, original marriage certificate, if flying with your spouse, birth certificate of children, if travelling with them, and recent utility bills.
When travelling for business, you need to have some additional documents, such as:
A letter of invitation or confirmation of training or confirmation of conference, and complete details of an authorized representative from your company and their contact details.
Tips for your stay in East London
- Book your cheap flight to East London in advance to make the most of your journey.
- Take advantage of cost-free museums - public museums are the source of learning about most influential artists and that too without any fee.
- For good quality reasonable food, visit the local pubs - in less than 10 GBP ($13USD) you can be served with quantity in food along with quality.
- Opt for free walking tours as they are the best ways to see the true city.
- Stay in the city without paying much - pitch a tent in someone’s backyard with their consent by paying almost 3 GBP ($4USD).
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