Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) Arrivals and Departures

Pietermaritzburg Airport FAQs

• How far is Pietermaritzburg Airport(PZB) from downtown?

  Pietermaritzburg Airport(PZB) is about 5.01 km from downtown.

• How many flights per day fly out of PZB?

  On average, Pietermaritzburg Airport(PZB) has 3 departure flight(s) each day.

• What are some popular domestic flight routes departing from Pietermaritzburg Airport(PZB)?

  ؜Popular flight routes from Pietermaritzburg Airport(PZB) include Pietermaritzburg⇒Johannesburg. is the most popular domestic flight route.

• What airlines fly out of Pietermaritzburg Airport?

  Airlines operating at Pietermaritzburg Airport include: Airlink, and Emirates.

• How long does it usually take to go through immigration after arriving at Pietermaritzburg Airport?

  For international flight passengers, it usually takes about one hour to complete immigration procedures and collect luggage at Pietermaritzburg Airport. For domestic flights, no immigration procedures are required at Pietermaritzburg Airport, so the time will be shorter.

• How much time should I reserve between two connecting flights at Pietermaritzburg Airport?

  It is recommended to reserve at least two and a half hours for connecting flights, especially when transferring to an international flight. Connecting flights may require going through customs, collecting luggage, and checking in for the next flight. In addition, you may need to go to another terminal or the travel time within Pietermaritzburg Airport may be longer than expected—these factors must be taken into account.

• How early should I arrive Pietermaritzburg Airport before my flight?

  If you are taking a domestic flight, check-in and baggage check services usually close one hour before the scheduled departure time. For long-haul international flights, these services close one and a half hours before the scheduled departure time. It is recommended to arrive at Pietermaritzburg Airport two to three hours before takeoff.

• What to do if my flight is cancelled?

  If you haven't arrived at Pietermaritzburg Airport yet, you can use Trip.com to select the itinerary you need to modify and see if you can take the next flight or apply for a refund. When submitting, if the modification/refund fee shows $0, it means the order meets the airline's modification or refund policy. Please confirm whether to proceed with the modification or refund, as once submitted with a clear fee, it cannot be reversed. If you are already in the departure hall of Pietermaritzburg Airport, please go to the airline's counter and communicate directly with the staff.