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George Airport Guide

Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our George Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit.  Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.

GRJ Airport Overview

george airport guideTo help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down of what to expect during your time at George Airport.

What to Expect

George Airport (code: GRJ) consists of a single, small terminal and primarily connects the Western Cape with larger airports in South Africa. The airport’s amenities are limited, but they do include WiFi, a few restaurants/cafés, a small selection of shops, and an observation deck. For economy-class travellers seeking additional comfort and services, there is the option to pay to use the airport’s lounge. For more information regarding the location and rates, see our Airport Lounge section below.

Sleeping in George Airport

We do not yet have any sleep-related airport reviews. Have a backup plan if you’re planning to spend the night. For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels within 15 minutes of the airport, though none of them provide airport shuttles. See our Airport Hotel section below for more info, or read some traveller airport reviews for more tips.

To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. You can also visit the airport’s website for current information. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our George Airport Guide.

In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.  For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.

Airport Hours

While it appears that this airport closes at night, we could not confirm the hours of operation at the time of this update. If you know the airport hours, click here to update this airport guide and we will update this airport guide.

Airport Hotels

There are no hotels at George Airport. Visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in George, search for deals and read traveller reviews.

Airport Lounges

Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

If you are an economy class traveller, you can enter these lounges at George Airport by purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and learn how to gain access with just an economy class ticket!

  • Bidvest Premier Lounge – Location: Airside, 2nd Floor, Domestic Departures. Lounge Access: Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.

Related Pages: George Airport Lounges

Rest & Relaxation Zones

There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Drinking Water

Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.

Food & Drink

At the time of this update, no 24-hour food options are available. However, there are two restaurants and one coffee shop available.

Luggage Storage

Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.

Mobile Charging

A reader says, “there is a plug to charge your devices in the Wimpy Restaurant on the second floor.” (October 2023)

Showers

Unavailable. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.

WiFi/Internet

Free WiFi is available at George Airport for up to four hours or 500MB, whichever comes first. Connect to the “Airports Free” network. Registration requires an email address and contact number. Once you have reached the maximum (hours or data), you may purchase additional service.

More Airport Information

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover

ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: in both the Main and Arrivals halls.

Baby Care Facilities – Baby care facilities are available on request. Ask an airport staff member for assistance.

Conference Facilities – A conference and boardroom are on the first floor and can seat 30 and 10 people, respectively. Reservations can be made over the phone.

Currency Exchange – Imali Express foreign exchange is in the arrivals hall.

Disabled Services – Lifts and ramps make George Airport accessible. Additional services can be requested when booking.

Duty-Free & Shopping – Shopping is limited to a shop that sells sunglasses, a golf/clothing store and a telephone shop.

Information Desk – Located in the arrivals terminals and open during the day.

Medical Services – A basic first aid unit is available in the airport.

Observation Deck – Relax and watch planes taking off and landing from the vantage point of the airport’s observation deck. Location: unknown.

Prayer Rooms – Available on request. Ask an airport staff member for assistance.

SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.

Airlines
George Airport is served by the following airlines: Cemair • Fly Safair • Kulula • Mango Airlines • South African Airways • South African Express.
Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Car Rentals

Car rental kiosks are found in the main terminal building. The following companies are represented at the airport: Avis • Bidvest • Europcar • First • Hertz • Tempest/Sixt • Thrifty.

Hotel Shuttles

See also Airport Hotels above.

ShuttlesSeveralf shuttle services connect the airport with various locations and other public transportation connections.

Taxi

Taxis are available.

Last updated: 2024-08-26

This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning.  All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice.   The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or  write a review.