Flights to J-Bay

The cheapest flights to South Africa is from London or Amsterdam, and it often works out better to get a connecting flight.

Local Airports

Cape Town International

The majority of direct international flights arrive in Cape Town. 6 hr drive to J-Bay through the Garden Route

Port Elizabeth

No direct international flights, must catch connecting flight from Cape Town or Johannesburg Airport. 1 hr drive to J-Bay

need a lift to Jeffrey’s? Ubuntu will arrange a shuttle to pick you up on arrival in P.E.

Airline travel with boards

There are no standardised rules when it comes to airline charges for boards. Some airlines have a fixed fee per boardbag but most are dependant on many factors such as the airport and what time you check-in, the plane’s passenger and luggage capacity, your appearance and attitude and most importantly the mood of the person at the check-in counter. Usually bodyboarders will not have to pay excess, unlike longboarders, who sometimes don’t get their boards on at all.

Some of the more crucial points to remember include;

• Arrive early, dress well, be polite and smile alot
• Ask your travel agent on airline’s policy, and double check by phoning check-in desk at the airport
• Warn the airline to help them manage their luggage capacity
• Some surf agents have already negotiated board charges
• Most airlines charge per bag, so pack your boards in one boardbag
• Always use a tough. durable boardbag, and give extra protection to the fins

Surfboards and Airline’s Policy

Airline info from World Stormrider guide, the bible of Surf Travel