Travelling from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): what you need to know
Birmingham's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Birmingham two hours behind Cape Town.
Leave enough time to catch your CPT to BHX flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cape Town International Airport to Birmingham International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CPT and BHX:
Frankfurt Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
R 5,833 is the best price for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 11,136. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from CPT to BHX, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Cape Town International Airport to Birmingham International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Cape Town International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 81.65% of flights that take off from CPT land on time.
Cape Town International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near CPT. Whether you have an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Birmingham International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
Consider booking a hotel near BHX if you have a late Cape Town International Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Birmingham International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and explore beyond Birmingham's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Birmingham International Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
Birmingham International Airport to central Birmingham has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
June is the most popular month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Birmingham International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Birmingham in January.
Book your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Birmingham International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Birmingham during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CPT to BHX in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've seen Birmingham. Around 161 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
Bristol is another well-known destination in United Kingdom and is around 121 kilometres south-west of Birmingham. No trip is complete without dropping by Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.