Flights to Cape Town

Flights Cape Town

Cape Town International Airport is the second largest airport in South Africa and is the main airport handling air traffic in the Western Cape. At present, the airport is undergoing major reconstruction in preparation for the FIFA 2010 World Cup. With its size and the ever-growing popularity of Cape Town, the airport see’s flights arriving and departing on a 27/7 basis. Between 9pm and 6am there is a dip in the number of flights at the airport, but the periods between 6am and 12 pm, and 3pm and 6pm see huge volumes of travelers in the terminals. Flights between Cape Town and other South African cities generally take less than 2 to 3 hours to complete, and international flights sometimes have to link to Johannesburg before embarking on the international leg of their journey.

Airlines flying to and from Cape Town

There are a number of airlines that fly to and from Cape Town International Airport, both domestic and international. On the local side, 1Time flies from Durban, Port Elizabeth, East London and Johannesburg. British Airways (operated by Comair) flies from Durban and Johannesburg. Kulula flies from Durban, Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth, George and Lanseria. Mango flies from Bloemfontein, Durban and Johannesburg. South African Airways does Durban and Johannesburg. South African Airlink flies from George, Kimberly, Nelspruit and Upington, and South African Express does Bloemfontein, East London and Port Elizabeth. International flights are also well catered for. Air Botswana flies from Gaborone and Maun. Air France flies from Paris, while Air Mauritius comes from Port Louis. Air Namibia flies from Luderitz, Oranjemund, Walvis Bay and Windhoek. British Airways flies from London, and Delta Air Lines does Dakar and New York. Emirates flies from Dubai. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flies from Amsterdam, while LTU International handles Dusseldorf, Munich, Dublin and Frankfurt. Malaysia Airlies flies from Buenos Aires and Kuala Lumpur, Qatar Airways from Doha and RedAir from Barcelona and London. Singapore Airlines flies from Singapore, while South African Airways handles Frankfurt and London. South African Express does Gaborone, Maputo, Walvis Bay and Windhoek. Turkish Airlines does flights from Istanbul and Virgin Atlantic flies in from London.

Cape Town tourist information

The provincial capital of the Western Cape and the legislative capital of South Africa, Cape Town is just as famous for its governmental importance as for its beauty. Some of the most famous South African landmarks can be found here and tourists the world-over flock to this amazing city. There are some definite highlights that should be included in any visit to Cape Town. Table Mountain is iconic of the Cape skyline. There are great hiking trails to the top, as well as a top class cable car. You can grab a bite to eat while on the top, do a bit of shopping, or just marvel at the view. Another must-see for many is Robben Island. While not strictly in the city, Nelson Mandela’s previous prison cell can be viewed by catching a ferry from the waterfront. While at the waterfront there are plenty of activities to keep you occupied. The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront is built on the docks of the Port of Cape Town and contains hundreds of shops and restaurants. There are also numerous ferries and tours departing from the waterfront throughout the day. If you happen to be in Cape Town between August and September, then Hermanus is a real treat. This is the breeding season of the Southern Right Whale and the annual whale festival is definitely one of the city’s highlights. For something slightly more cultural, the Artscape Theatre Centre is the main performing arts venue in Cape Town and caters for all types of preferences and show types. In addition to the wide variety of activities in Cape Town, the city is beautiful and has some of the most breath-taking beaches in the country. It is definitely a city where you could just relax and enjoy the view for a while…it will be worth it.

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