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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Amsterdam to Cape Town:

• Earliest: departs at 9:55 am and lands at 9:16 pm
• Latest: departs at 6:35 pm and lands at 5:56 am.

The flight takes about 11h 21m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town takes 11h 21m, covering 6,016 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town range from $979 to $1,420, with an average of $1,153 over the past 12 months. Anything below $979 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 4% above the route average of $1,153. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $763 round-trip via London Gatwick (LGW), compared to $1,233 for nonstop.

KLM is the only airline operating Amsterdam to Cape Town flights. 84% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $97–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by KLM. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-200/200ER variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Amsterdam to Cape Town flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

KLM is the only airline on the Amsterdam to Cape Town route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Amsterdam to Cape Town are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $719, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.

Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• Sixt
• GREEN MOTION
• Hertz
• Woodford

Flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town usually depart from Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Amsterdam to Cape Town route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 22 minutes.

One-stop flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town most commonly connect through:

• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 14% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 14% of one-stop connections

Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Amsterdam to Cape Town route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,074 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,258, a difference of $184. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only KLM operates flights between Amsterdam and Cape Town.

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 44m, compared with 15h 22m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 15h 24m via London Heathrow (LHR).

Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Cape Town International Convention Centre, Sea Point Pavilion and Camps Bay Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Amsterdam to Cape Town flights:

• KLM: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• KLM: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.