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East London Airport (ELS)

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East London Airport security wait times

What a normal day looks like at security here, and how to get through faster.

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Bidvest: 08:00–18:00 daily. Priority Pass lists a daytime window and a 2-hour pre-departure limit.

How to get through faster at ELS

Build extra buffer for security and boarding; no unsupported MCT claim is made here.
Domestic and international flows may split; check signage after security.

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