Flights to Cape Town
CPT · Cape Town International Airport
Cape Town International sits 20km east of the CBD in Matroosfontein and handles around 10 million passengers a year, making it South Africa's second-busiest airport. It is the main gateway to Table Mountain, the Cape Winelands and the Garden Route, served by every major domestic carrier plus direct long-haul flights from London, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Doha and Dubai. For South Africans it is a year-round domestic staple; for international visitors it is the more scenic arrival than OR Tambo and the single biggest leisure-travel airport in Africa.
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| Country | South Africa |
| Airport | Cape Town International Airport |
| Best time to fly | March to May often gives the best balance between price and weather, while December is busiest. |
| Fly from | Johannesburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth |
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