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In this guide we highlight the various international and domestic routes available, ensuring your journey to Cape Town is as seamless as possible.

Cape Town, the vibrant and scenic jewel of South Africa, is more accessible than ever with numerous direct flights connecting the city to destinations worldwide. Whether you’re traveling from the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, or other parts of Africa, getting to Cape Town is straightforward and convenient. In this guide, we’ll highlight the various international and domestic routes available, ensuring your journey to Cape Town is as seamless as possible.

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Traveling from the Middle East/Western Asia to Cape Town:

Cape Town boasts excellent connections to the Middle East and Western Asia, making it a prime destination for travellers from these regions.

Emirates provides year-round flights from Dubai (DXB), offering a direct route to Cape Town.

Direct International Flights to Cape Town

Flights from the Americas:

  • Brazil: São Paulo offers direct flights to Cape Town via South African Airways (Star Alliance).
  • United States: Atlanta is directly connected to Cape Town by Delta (SkyTeam), while New York and Washington are serviced by United Airlines (Star Alliance).

Flights from the Middle East:

  • Qatar: Doha provides direct connections to Cape Town through Qatar Airways (Oneworld).
  • United Arab Emirates: Dubai offers year-round direct flights to Cape Town via Emirates.

Flights from the Indian Ocean Region:

  • Helena: Jamestown offers direct flights to Cape Town via Airlink.
  • Eswatini (Swaziland): Manzini is connected to Cape Town with direct flights by Eswatini Air.

Flights from the Middle East:

  • Qatar: Doha provides direct connections to Cape Town through Qatar Airways (Oneworld).
  • United Arab Emirates: Dubai offers year-round direct flights to Cape Town via Emirates.

 

Flights from Europe:

  • France: Paris provides seasonal direct flights from October to March with Air France (SkyTeam).
  • Germany: Frankfurt offers year-round flights with Condor and Lufthansa (Star Alliance), while Munich is serviced by Lufthansa (Star Alliance) seasonally.
  • Netherlands: Amsterdam offers direct flights to Cape Town through KLM (SkyTeam).
  • Switzerland: Zürich will be connected via Edelweiss Air starting in September.
  • Turkey: Istanbul offers year-round direct flights to Cape Town through Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
  • United Kingdom: London Gatwick and London Heathrow provide multiple options with British Airways (Oneworld), Norse UK, and Virgin Atlantic (SkyTeam), with some routes being seasonal.
Flights from Africa:
  • Angola: Luanda is directly linked to Cape Town via TAAG Angola.
  • Botswana: Gaborone and Maun offer direct flights to Cape Town, serviced by Air Botswana and Airlink, respectively.
  • Ethiopia: Addis Ababa connects to Cape Town through Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance).
  • Kenya: Nairobi offers direct flights to Cape Town via Kenya Airways (SkyTeam).
  • Mauritius: Flights from Mauritius to Cape Town are available through Air Mauritius.
  • Mozambique: Maputo offers non-stop services with Airlink or LAM Mozambique.
  • Namibia: Walvis Bay and Windhoek connect directly to Cape Town with Airlink.
  • Zambia: Livingstone and Lusaka offer direct flights to Cape Town, serviced by Kenya Airways (SkyTeam) and Proflight Zambia.
  • Zimbabwe: Direct flights from Harare and Victoria Falls are available with Airlink and Kenya Airways (SkyTeam).
Domestic Flights to Cape Town
  • Bloemfontein: Non-stop flights to Cape Town are available with Airlink or Safair.
  • Durban: Direct flights are offered by CemAir, FlexFlight, Safair, and TransAsia.
  • East London: Direct services to Cape Town are provided by Safair.
  • George: Airlink and Safair offer non-stop flights.
  • Hoedspruit: Direct flights are available with Airlink or CemAir.
  • Johannesburg: Multiple airlines, including Air Belgium, Airlink, CemAir, FlexFlight, Safair, Singapore Airlines (Star Alliance), South African Airways (Star Alliance), and TransAsia, provide frequent direct services to Cape Town.
  • Kimberley, Northern Cape: Direct flights to Cape Town are available with Airlink or CemAir.
  • Nelspruit: Airlink and Safair provide non-stop flights.
  • Plettenberg Bay: Direct flights to Cape Town are offered by CemAir.
  • Port Elizabeth: Non-stop flights are available with Airlink or Safair.
  • Skukuza, Kruger National Park, and Upington: Direct flights to Cape Town are provided by Airlink.

 

For more detailed information on flight connections to Cape Town, visit Flight Connections


Cape Town International Airport

Cape Town International Airport has consistently been recognized for its excellence in various aspects of service, facilities, and overall passenger experience. Here are some of the recent accolades it has received:

2024 Accolades for Cape Town International Airport:

Skytrax World Airport Awards 2024:

  • Best Regional Airport in Africa:
    In 2024, Cape Town International Airport continued its winning streak by being named the Best Regional Airport in Africa. This award recognizes the airport’s quality and performance in the regional category.
  • 5-Star Regional Airport Rating:
    Cape Town International Airport was also awarded a prestigious 5-star rating by Skytrax, acknowledging its world-class services and facilities in the regional airport category.

Travel Weekly Magellan Awards 2024:

  • Gold Award for Overall Airport Excellence:
    The airport received the Gold Award from Travel Weekly, which celebrates the best in travel across the globe. This award underscores its leadership in providing an outstanding travel experience.

Airport Excellence Awards 2024:

  • Best Airport for Customer Service in Africa:
    Recognized for its exceptional customer service, Cape Town International Airport was honored with this award, reflecting its commitment to ensuring a positive experience for all passengers.

With such extensive connectivity, reaching Cape Town is simpler than ever. Whether you’re flying in from a neighbouring country or across the globe, Cape Town is ready to welcome you with its stunning landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture. Book your flight today and embark on an unforgettable journey to one of the world’s most captivating cities.


In this article
  • Introduction
  • Flights from Around the World
  • Direct International Flights to Cape Town
  • Domestic Flights to Cape Town
  • Cape Town International Airport

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