Cheap Flights to Cape Town International Airport
Planning a trip to South Africa’s Western Cape?
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Cape Town International Airport is located about 20 kilometers southeast of the Cape Town CBD, near the town of Matroosfontein in the Western Cape. Opened in 1954 to replace the earlier Wingfield Aerodrome, the airport handled over 11.3 million passengers in the 2025–2026 period and serves as South Africa’s second-busiest airport and the fourth-busiest in Africa.
Airport code
CPT (ICAO: FACT)
Location
Matroosfontein, Western Cape, South Africa
Distance from city center
Approximately 20 km
Airlines serving
Airlink (hub), FlySafair (hub), South African Airways (focus city), British Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa
Popular Routes to and from Cape Town
Airlink and FlySafair’s extensive domestic network anchors Cape Town’s routes, alongside long-haul connections to Europe, the Middle East, and North America.
Route Type
Popular Connections
Regional
Johannesburg, Durban, Kruger (Skukuza/Hoedspruit), Maun (Botswana)
Long-Haul
London, Dubai, Doha, Frankfurt, Atlanta
Best Time to Book Cheap Flights
Booking 6 to 10 weeks ahead generally offers good value for routes into Cape Town. The Southern Hemisphere summer, from November through March, is the city’s peak tourist season, so booking further ahead is recommended for travel during that period.
What to See Near Cape Town
Cape Town is famous for Table Mountain, a dramatic flat-topped peak overlooking the city and one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. The city’s stunning coastal setting along the Atlantic and Indian Oceans is complemented by the nearby Cape Winelands, including the towns of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, both easily reached on a day trip.
Things to Know When Flying Into Cape Town
Cape Town was ranked Africa’s best airport for 2025 by Skytrax, recognized as the continent’s leading hub for international arrivals.
The airport features a Central Terminal Building connecting separate International and Domestic Terminals.
Major upgrades, including new runways and expanded terminals, are currently underway to boost capacity.
Cape Town serves as a convenient gateway to Kruger National Park safaris, with direct flights to Skukuza and Hoedspruit.
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FAQs — Flights to International Airport
Cape Town International Airport is a hub for Airlink and FlySafair and a focus city for South African Airways, and is also served by British Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Lufthansa, among 29 or more airlines.
Cape Town International Airport is located about 20 kilometers southeast of the Cape Town CBD, near the town of Matroosfontein.
Yes, Cape Town International Airport was ranked Africa's best airport for 2025 by Skytrax and is recognized as the continent's leading hub for international arrivals.
Yes, Cape Town offers direct connections to safari destinations including Kruger National Park airports like Skukuza and Hoedspruit, along with Maun in Botswana.
Booking 6 to 10 weeks ahead generally offers good value, with earlier booking recommended for the Southern Hemisphere summer from November through March, Cape Town's peak season.
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