Flying from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
The timezone in Cape Town is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Cardiff.
Give yourself enough time to catch your CWL to CPT flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to tour a different city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cardiff Airport to Cape Town International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is a well-known stop between CWL and CPT.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Right now, R 9,468 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cardiff Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 15,647. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from CWL to CPT. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Cardiff Airport to Cape Town International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from CWL to CPT by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cardiff Airport to Cape Town International Airport.
Handy information about Cardiff Airport (CWL)
When it comes to Cardiff Airport's on-time performance, data shows 66.16% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Cardiff to Cardiff Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near CWL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Cardiff Airport to Cape Town International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
If you're landing on a late Cardiff Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near CPT:
Go where the road takes you with a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Hire and experience more of Cape Town and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Cape Town International Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Cape Town International Airport to central Cape Town has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
June is the most popular month for flights from Cardiff Airport to Cape Town International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Cape Town in April.
The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Cardiff Airport to Cape Town International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CWL to CPT in July. Temperatures average between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of South Africa
Paarl is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be explored after you've experienced Cape Town. Around 56 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.
Worcester is another essential stop in South Africa and is around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. No journey is complete without seeing Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.
