Popular in | June | High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise |
Cheapest in | August | Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop |
Average price | R3 310 | Average for round-trip flights in June 2022 |
ZA1 - PTG Price
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R2 133 - R4 520
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PTG Temperature
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22 - 30 °C
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PTG Rainfall
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3 - 111 mm
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Flights from other cities in South Africa to Polokwane take on average just a few hours to get there. The quickest flight leaving from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Polokwane International Airport is only 50m, while the quickest flight from King Shaka International Airport is 3h 20m. If you’re departing from Cape Town International Airport, expect the quickest flight to take around 4h 05m. Flights on the cheaper end are also just as quick. From Johannesburg, flights are about 1h. From Durban, they’re 5h-11h. And from Cape Town, they can be anywhere from 5h-15h depending on the airline you choose.
Direct flights to Polokwane, South Africa are available at O.R. Tambo International Airport. The direct flights are serviced by South African Airways. Unfortunately, however, if you’re leaving from any other major airport, there are no direct flights to Polokwane. Although there are many quick one-stop flights you can find. For example, South African Airways services one-stop flights from King Shaka International Airport, Port Elizabeth International Airport, and Cape Town International Airport all with a layover at O.R. Tambo International Airport. The same thing goes for one-stop Polokwane flight deals at Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport.
Luckily, Polokwane International Airport is just a few miles north of the city centre. When you arrive at the airport, there will be several car rental agencies for you to choose from to drive downtown yourself. The airport also provides taxi services to take you to the city center. By car, it will only take around 10 minutes to get there. Unfortunately, there are no public transportation options you can take such as buses and trains.
Pietersburg is filled with many natural attractions and activities for you to experience and learn about its African culture and heritage. If you’re interested in animals and wildlife, there are several great places for you to go hiking or cycling and see giraffes, zebras, rhinos, monkeys, and more in their natural habitat. These places include Polokwane Game Reserve, Turfloop Nature Reserve, Makapansgat Valley, and Masebe Nature Reserve. The Mall of the North also offers many stores, shops, and restaurants for you to check out and explore. To learn more about the history of the tribes back then, Bakone Malapa Open-Air Museum contains many exhibits that’ll pique your interest. Other attractions in the area include Polokwane Bird and Reptile Park, Meropa Casino & Entertainment World, Polokwane Museum, and WildThingz. When looking for something to eat, you have many popular options to choose from such as Saskia Restaurant, Ambiance Restaurant, Cubaña Restaurant, and Harvest Charcoal Grill.
To travel from other cities in South Africa to Polokwane, all you will need is a valid South African passport or ID card to enter. No visa is required from you.
Travellers will need to book flights to Polokwane (PTG) if they wish to fly to Polokwane. The Polokwane airport is 6,4 km from the city centre.