The distance between Margate and Plettenberg Bay is around 1,029km (639 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Margate to Plettenberg Bay by plane, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Plettenberg Bay → Margate if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Margate (MGH) to Plettenberg Bay (PBZ).
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Take a taxi to Kokstad then take the bus to Mthatha and then to Plettenberg Bay.
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Drive to Plettenberg Bay.
There are several options for getting from Margate to Plettenberg Bay by plane, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take a taxi and then take the bus which costs around ZAR 2,210 ($130) and will take around 15hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 6,800 ($395).
The distance between Margate and Plettenberg Bay is around 1,029km (639 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 746km (464 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Margate and Plettenberg Bay by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Margate to Plettenberg Bay is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ZAR 6,800 ($395).
The cheapest way to travel between Margate and Plettenberg Bay, if you exclude driving, is to take a taxi and then take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 2,210 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Margate and Plettenberg Bay. We recommend that you fly from Margate (MGH) to Plettenberg Bay (PBZ). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Margate and Plettenberg Bay. We recommend that you fly from Margate (MGH) to Plettenberg Bay (PBZ). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Yes you can fly from Margate and Plettenberg Bay. Flights depart from Margate (MGH) and arrive at Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) - via Johannesburg (JNB). The flight takes around 4hrs.
There is no direct flight from Margate to Plettenberg Bay. There is however a flight that goes via Johannesburg (JNB). This services will take at least 4h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Margate to Plettenberg Bay typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Margate (MGH) and and arrive into Plettenberg Bay (PBZ).
The closest major airport to Plettenberg Bay is Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) (PBZ) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Plettenberg Bay. George Airport (GRJ) (GRJ) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) (CPT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Margate and Plettenberg Bay. The distance is around 1,029km (639 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Margate to Plettenberg Bay is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around ZAR 6,800 ($395).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 4h 15m | ZAR 6,800($395) | on demand | 1,578km (981 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 5h 15m | ZAR 7,020($410) | once daily | 1,711km (1,063 miles) |
Taxi and Bus | 15hrs | ZAR 2,210($130) | once daily | 1,104km (686 miles) |
Drive | 13h 20m | ZAR 2,465($145) | on demand | 1,029km (639 miles) |
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The following major airports near Plettenberg Bay offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.