Cheapest
MyCiti bus (~$4)
Fastest
Uber or Bolt (~20 min)
Every transport option compared
MyCiti bus (A01 to Civic Centre)
bus · Best for: Budget + safe
Cost
ZAR 80-120 ($4-7)
Time
30-45 min
Frequency
Every 20 min
Requires myconnect card. Available at airport station.
Airport authorized taxi
taxi · Best for: Direct
Cost
ZAR 320-500 ($17-27)
Time
20-30 min
Frequency
On-demand
Only use taxis at the authorized rank outside arrivals.
Uber / Bolt
ride share · Best for: App-based + safer
Cost
ZAR 200-400 ($11-22)
Time
20-30 min
Frequency
On-demand
Uber + Bolt widely used. Pickup at designated zone.
Scam warning
Cape Town airport has active taxi scams. Only use MyCiti, authorized rank taxi, Uber, or Bolt. Never accept rides from strangers.
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
No queues, no scam risk. Driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price locked before you fly.
Getting out of Cape Town (CPT)
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
Our pickDriver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.
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Frequently asked
How far is Cape Town International Airport from Cape Town?
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is 20 km from Cape Town city centre.
What is the cheapest way from CPT to Cape Town?
MyCiti bus (~$4)
What is the fastest way from CPT to Cape Town?
Uber or Bolt (~20 min)