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There are bus services that link the airport in Cape Town to the city centre. The bus stops are located outside the main terminal, accessible from both arrivals and departures halls. MyCiti bus runs every 20 minutes from 5:30am to 9:30pm, the journey is around 30 minutes and costs between R87.80 (about 5 GBP) and R96.50 (about 5.5 GBP), depending on the season.

Touch Down Taxis is the official taxi company at the airport, however several other companies operate there as well. The taxi rank is located on ground level outside the Arrivals hall, however it is advised to pre-book a taxi. The taxi fare to the Cape Town city centre should cost between R260 (about 15 GBP) and R320 (about 19 GBP), depending on the cab company.

There are two hotels available in the airport vicinity. Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport is located within a few steps of the airport. It has 90 rooms, offers free parking, breakfast and Wi-Fi. Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport is located 2 mins from the airport and offers a free shuttle service from 4am to midnight.

If you need to freshen up after your flight, you will find showers available in Bidvest lounges for a fee. It is best to check if they are available on a particular day before paying to enter the lounge. Alternatively, you can purchase a package deal at Hotel Verde Cape Town, which includes access to the showers, swimming pool and gym.

Among airlines operating London to Cape Town flights:

• Norse Atlantic UK: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Virgin Atlantic: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• British Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• A.P.G.: offers free seat selection

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

3 airlines operate flights between London and Cape Town. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• British Airways
• Virgin Atlantic
• Norse Atlantic UK

Flights from London to Cape Town may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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

• Norse Atlantic UK: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Virgin Atlantic: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• British Airways: 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.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from London to Cape Town:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $917 round-trip via Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO), compared to $1,021 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $59–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 10% of one-stop connections

Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the London to Cape Town route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $1,082 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,216, a difference of $134. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 London to Cape Town route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 55 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on London to Cape Town flights, with 66% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, morning flights for 1%, and afternoon flights for 0%.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:30 am and lands at 7:06 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:30 pm and lands at 10:06 am.

The flight takes about 11h 36m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 1% above the route average of $1,058. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from London to Cape Town takes 11h 36m, covering 6,010 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.

One-way fares from London to Cape Town are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $651.

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.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 15h 22m, compared with 15h 25m via Zurich (ZRH) and 15h 50m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Cape Town is 1 hour ahead of London (South Africa Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

Round-trip flights from London to Cape Town range from $819 to $1,444, with an average of $1,058 over the past 12 months. Anything below $819 counts as a good deal.