Cape Town International Airport
Cape Town, South Africa · 10.9M (2024) passengers / year · 1 terminals
At a glance
Terminals + flights
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Single check-in hall. Domestic + international gates split airside.
Notable flights
65 shownFlights we have seen operating from dated fare data, most frequently seen first. Tap a flight number for its route, usual departure time and flight time.
+ 47 more flights — filter by terminal to narrow down.
Lounges
FNB Private Banking + Discovery Vitality + Star Alliance Gold
Multiple SLOW Lounge locations.
PriorityPass · Pay-per-use ZAR 500
BA Club + oneworld Sapphire
EK Business + Skywards Platinum
To / from Cape Town
| Mode | To | Cost | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MyCiTi bus | Cape Town CBD (Civic Centre) | ZAR 100 | 25-30 min | Direct dedicated airport bus. Best option. |
| Taxi (metered) | V&A Waterfront | ZAR 350-450 | 20-35 min | |
| Uber / Bolt | Anywhere | ZAR 200-350 | 20-35 min | Pickup at Uber pickup zone — not at the curb. |
| Shuttle services | Major Cape Town hotels | ZAR 250-500 | 30-60 min |
Find hotels in Cape Town
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CPT — Frequently asked
Which airlines fly from Cape Town?+
Domestic: SAA, FlySafair, Airlink, Cemair, LIFT. International: Lufthansa (Munich), BA (London), KLM (Amsterdam), Emirates (Dubai), Qatar (Doha), Ethiopian (Addis), Turkish (Istanbul), United (Newark seasonal), Delta (Atlanta seasonal), AF (Paris), Singapore Airlines (Singapore), RwandAir (Kigali).
How do I get from Cape Town Airport to the city?+
MyCiTi bus — ZAR 100, 25-30 min direct to Civic Centre (Cape Town CBD). Best option. Uber / Bolt ZAR 200-350. Taxi ZAR 350-450. Avoid the street taxi touts at arrivals — use Uber pickup zone or MyCiTi bus.
How early should I arrive at Cape Town Airport?+
Domestic: 90 min. International: 3 hours. CPT security is efficient (15-25 min typical). International immigration on departure: 30-45 min at peak. SAA Voyager Platinum + Star Gold get fast track.
Is Cape Town Airport safe?+
Yes inside the terminal. Outside, exercise standard South African travel caution — use Uber + MyCiTi rather than unmarked taxis. Don't change large amounts at the airport (poor rates). Use a city ATM after arrival.
Can I leave Cape Town Airport during a layover?+
Yes — South Africa offers visa-free entry to 80+ countries (US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia, Japan, Korea + others) for 90 days. Take MyCiTi to V&A Waterfront (45 min via transfer). Allow 4 hours minimum round trip. Quick options: Table Mountain cable car (if clear weather), V&A Waterfront, Bo-Kaap colourful houses.
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