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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Cape Town International Airport

Cape Town, South Africa · 10.9M (2024) passengers / year · 1 terminals

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IATA / ICAO

CPT / FACT

Passengers / year

10.9M (2024)

Terminal

Single integrated

Runways

Main hub

SAA + FlySafair + Airlink

Distance to CBD

20 km / 12 mi east

Skytrax 2024

Africa's Best Airport (multiple years)

Terminals + flights

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Terminals

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Single integrated terminal (domestic + intl)

Airlines (16)

Single check-in hall. Domestic + international gates split airside.

Lounges

SLOW Lounge

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FNB Private Banking + Discovery Vitality + Star Alliance Gold

Multiple SLOW Lounge locations.

Bidvest Lounge

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PriorityPass · Pay-per-use ZAR 500

British Airways

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BA Club + oneworld Sapphire

Emirates Lounge

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EK Business + Skywards Platinum

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

Cape Town International Airport

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