Other VIPs and members of the public attending the funeral were advised to fly to Port Elizabeth Airport and East London Airport instead. On 14 December 2013, Mandela's body was flown from Air Force Base Waterkloof near Pretoria to Mthatha Airport for his funeral and burial.
At the time of Mandela's funeral, other high-ranking officials and members of the public were advised to fly to Port Elizabeth Airport and East London Airport as an alternative. On December 14, 2013, Mandela's body was transported from Air Force Base Waterkloof near Pretoria to Mthatha Airport for his funeral and burial.