Cape Town is located on the southern coast of South Africa's Western Cape Province.
The most convenient route to Cape Town is by air to Cape Town International Airport (CPT), located around 18km (11mi) from the city centre.
The following are the most convenient and quickest flight routes to Cape Town.
Within South Africa: British Airways, Safair, Mango and South African Airways offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
Durban to Cape Town is 2 hrs 5 min, direct flight
Johannesburg to Cape Town is 2 hrs 10 min, direct flight
From Australia: Qantas, Emirates, Virgin Australia and South African Airways offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
Adelaide to Cape Town is 19 hrs, connecting flightˆ
Brisbane to Cape Town is 20 hrs 5 min, connecting flightˆ
Sydney to Cape Town is 17 hrs 15 min, connecting flightˆ
Melbourne to Cape Town is 19 hrs 40 min, connecting flightˆ
Perth to Cape Town is 14 hrs 25 min, connecting flightˆ
From New Zealand: Qantas, Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia and South African Airways offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
Auckland to Cape Town is 22 hrs 40 min, connecting flightsˆ
From United Arab Emirates: Emirates operates daily flights to Cape Town.
Dubai to Cape Town is 9 hrs 40 min, direct flight
From China: Air Mauritius, Hong Kong, Cathay Dragon and Cathay Dragon offer the most convenient flights to Cape Town.
Hong Kong to Cape Town is 14 hrs 20 min, direct flight
Beijing to Cape Town is 18 hrs 15 min, connecting flightˆ
Shanghai to Cape Town is 17 hrs 20 min, connecting flightˆ
From Singapore: Singapore Airlines offers the most convenient scheduled flights to Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
Singapore to Cape Town is 13 hrs 45 min, connecting flightˆ
From United Kingdom: British Airways offers the most convenient flights to Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
London to Cape Town is 11 hrs 30 min, direct flight
From France: Air France offers the most convenient scheduled flights to Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
Paris to Cape Town is 11 hrs 40 min, direct flight
From Germany: Lufthansa, Condor Flugdeinst, Eurowings, Air France and Swiss Air offer the most convenient flights to Cape Town.
Frankfurt to Cape Town is 11 hrs 45 min, direct flight
Munich to Cape Town is 11 hrs 40 min, direct flight
Berlin to Cape Town is 13 hrs 40 min, connecting flightˆ
Dusseldorf to Cape Town is 13 hrs 5 min, connecting flightˆ
Hamburg to Cape Town is 14 hrs, connecting flightˆ
From United States: Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, KLM, British Airways and South African Airways offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
Atlanta to Cape Town is 18 hrs 36 min, connecting flightˆ
Boston to Cape Town is 18 hrs 40 min, connecting flightˆ
Chicago to Cape Town is 21 hrs 25 min, connecting flightˆ
Dallas-Fort Worth to Cape Town is 21 hrs 55 min, connecting flightˆ
New York to Cape Town is 18 hrs 5 min, connecting flightˆ
Los Angeles to Cape Town is 22 hrs 30 min, connecting flightˆ
San Francisco to Cape Town is 22 hrs 25 min, connecting flightˆ
From Canada: Air Canada, KLM, British Airways and Air France offer the most convenient scheduled flights to Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
Toronto to Cape Town is 20 hrs 20 min, connecting flightˆ
Montreal to Cape Town is 19 hrs 40 min, connecting flightˆ
Vancouver to Cape Town is 22 hrs 10 min, connecting flightˆ
(ˆincludes layover time.)
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is located 18km (11mi) east of Cape Town's city centre.
Both terminals are within walking distance of each other. A shuttle bus links the terminals and car parks.
Taxi: Taxis are located outside Arrivals. The journey to central Cape Town takes 20 minutes and fares start at around R300.
Touch-Down Taxis (tel: +27 83 652 0786) is the authorised airport taxi company. Travellers are advised to use this authorised provider and should never get into unauthorised cars.
Bus: MyCiti Bus (tel: +27 800 656 463; www.myciti.org.za) links the city centre (Civic Centre on Herzog Boulevard) with Cape Town International Airport.
Buses depart approximately every 30 minutes between 5:00am and 9:30pm, and the fare for a single trip is around R100.
Car hire companies at Cape Town International Airport include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, National, Alamo, Dollar and Thrifty among others.
Car hire desks are located in front of the Transport Plaza and central area between the terminals.
Money: Bureau de change and ATMs are available in both terminals. There is a full-service bank in the international departures area.
Food: Full-service restaurants, fast food outlets, bars and cafés are located throughout Cape Town International Airport.
Shopping: Duty-free shopping is situated in the International Terminal, before and after security. Other retailers include a pharmacy, clothing outlets, bookshops, and gift shops selling local souvenirs. A VAT refund service is provided in International Departures.
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi Internet access is available in the airport. Public telephones are available at the airport, along with mobile phone hire. A post office is located next to the domestic arrivals area.
Other: Other facilities include a chapel and prayer rooms, a medical service and pharmacy. Baby-changing facilities can be found in most ladies' toilets in the terminals.
Premium lounges can be found in both the Domestic Terminal (tel: +27 21 936 3014) and International Terminal (tel: +27 21 936 2127). British Airways and South African Airways lounges are also available in both terminals.
Cape Town International Airport is fully accessible for disabled travellers, with lifts, ramps and adapted toilets.
Wheelchairs can be supplied if required. passengers are advised to inform their airline of such needs in advance.
Dedicated parking facilities are also available for disabled travellers in the multi-storey car park. Where assistance is required, contact the airport 48 hours prior to arrival (tel: +27 21 935 3737).
A passport valid for at least 30 days beyond intended period of stay as well as a ticket for return or onward travel. Visas are not required for citizens of Australia, New Zealand, US, UK and most EU countries; instead, visitors are issued with a visitor's permit on arrival, valid for a month.
Minibuses and taxis are cheap and plentiful. Car and motorbike hire is available. Traffic drives on the left.
Latest update: How to get to Cape Town: 3 January, 2023
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