Kariega: how to get there and around
Airports, stations, ports, where the hotels are and what the numbers say, from public data rather than a brochure.
Kariega is a city of 291,052 people in South Africa (Eastern Cape), 122 m (400 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre. It has 1 railway station on record, including Uitenhage.
Key facts
Daylight in Kariega runs from about 9 h 57 min a day in late June to 14 h 27 min in late December (computed for -33.76° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.
Getting there
Kariega is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,087 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Flights to Kariega: every airport, routes and times
By rail: stations on record include Uitenhage. Trains to Kariega
Buses to Kariega · Driving and car hire
Nearby cities, and how to get between them
- Gqeberha, 30 km — buses · car rental · tours
- East London, 247 km — flights · buses · car rental · tours
- Mdantsane, 239 km — buses · car rental · tours
- George, 272 km — buses · car rental · tours
- Mthatha, 398 km — buses · car rental
- Bhisho, 215 km — buses · car rental · tours
- Queenstown, 248 km — buses · car rental · tours
Common questions
Which airport serves Kariega?
Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre.
How big is Kariega?
About 291,052 people live in Kariega (GeoNames).
What time zone is Kariega in?
Africa/Johannesburg, currently UTC+2.
What currency is used in Kariega?
The Rand (ZAR). Traffic drives on the left.
Which cities are near Kariega?
Gqeberha (30 km), East London (247 km), Mdantsane (239 km), George (272 km), Mthatha (398 km).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.