Cheap Flights to George Airport
Exploring South Africa’s stunning Garden Route? Discover flights to George Airport (GRJ), a celebrated regional airport nestled between the Indian Ocean and the Outeniqua Mountains.
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George Airport is located about 10 kilometers from George city center in the Western Cape, owned and operated by Airports Company South Africa (ACSA). Originally built in 1977 as P.W. Botha Airport and renamed George Airport in 1994, the airport has won the Airports Council International award for Africa’s best airport under 2 million passengers six times. In 2015, it became Africa’s first solar-powered airport, and 2025 was its busiest year ever, with over 911,000 passengers, an 11% increase year-on-year, now operating at full capacity ahead of a R310 million expansion starting October 2026.
Airport code
GRJ (ICAO: FAGG)
Location
George, Western Cape, South Africa
Airlines serving
FlySafair, Airlink, CemAir
Popular Routes to and from George
Johannesburg and Cape Town anchor George’s schedule, alongside connections to Durban and Lanseria.
Route Type
Popular Connections
Domestic
Johannesburg (O.R. Tambo), Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg (Lanseria), Bloemfontein, Hoedspruit
Onward Connections
Available via Johannesburg or Cape Town to international destinations
Best Time to Book Cheap Flights
Booking a few weeks ahead generally works well for routes into George. With the airport at full capacity following its busiest-ever 2025, booking further ahead is recommended, especially during the peak Garden Route tourist season.
About George and the Garden Route
George is the gateway to South Africa’s Garden Route, a breathtaking stretch of Western Cape coastline framed by the Indian Ocean and the dramatic Outeniqua Mountains. The region is celebrated for its lush forests, pristine beaches, and outdoor adventure activities, making it one of South Africa’s premier road-trip and leisure destinations.
Things to Know When Flying Into George
Johannesburg and Cape Town together account for about 82% of all monthly arrivals at George.
Safair (FlySafair) is the largest carrier at George, with around 41 scheduled weekly departures.
CemAir operates the airport’s longest route to Hoedspruit, taking about 2 hours and 15 minutes.
There are no alternative airports within 125 miles of George, making air travel via GRJ the primary flying option for the Garden Route.
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FAQs — Flights to International Airport
FlySafair, Airlink, and CemAir serve George Airport, connecting to Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, and Lanseria.
No, George Airport currently operates domestic flights only. International travelers can connect through Johannesburg or Cape Town.
Johannesburg is the busiest route from George, accounting for over 54% of all weekly departures.
Yes, George Airport became Africa's first solar-powered airport in 2015, running on a 2,000-panel solar plant producing up to 750 kW daily.
George is the gateway to South Africa's Garden Route, a scenic stretch of coastline set between the Indian Ocean and the Outeniqua Mountains in the Western Cape.
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