Flights from London Airport LGW to Cape Town Airport CPT
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Flying to Cape Town International is very easy as there are 2 airliners who offer flights from London Gatwick including British Airways and Norse. The official airport code for London Gatwick is LGW and for Cape Town International it is CPT.
The cost of flights varies on the time and day you fly. If you know the dates you wish to travel then book you flights as soon as you can. The earlier you book your lights the cheaper they will be. You can get saving of up to 50% of you book 2 or 3 months in advance! The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the closer you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.
The time zone at Cape Town International is different from London Gatwick, so please be aware of this when making travel arrangements.
Travellers planning to fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) can pre-book short or long term car parking at London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
If you chose to rent a car at Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station along your route to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in order to avoid incurring additional cost when you return your vehicle.
Below are some options if you require transport to London Gatwick Airport (LGW):
- Private Transfers to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- Buses to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- Taxis to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- Train Services to/near London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Ensure your arrival at Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is as smooth as possible by pre-booking your transport - which in many cases will also save you money:
- Car rental at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
- Private transfers at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
- Buses from Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
- Taxis from Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
- Train services at or near Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Need a place to stay when you get to Cape Town? See a range of hotels near Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from London Gatwick to Cape Town International, please see the table below.
Flights Chart| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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| Norse | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 09:50 | 20:30 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| British Airways | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:30 | 20:30 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Most people choose to fly with Norse. They offer the largest number of flights so they have times which are most likely to suite you. The flights they offer will go by the flight numbers Z0795 with times between 09:50 and 20:30.
If you would like to find out more information on availably, flight times or if you would like to book your flight, you can visit Norse direct at www.google.com/search?q=Norse.
The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.
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| Monday | 20:30
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| Tuesday | 09:50
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| Wednesday | 20:30
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| Thursday | 09:50
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| Saturday | 20:30
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| Sunday | 09:50
20:30
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If you are flexible on the airport you depart from, then there are other airports that offer direct flights to Cape Town International. You can see full details of these below.
Alternative Direct Routes| Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow to Cape Town | 0 | 12 Hours 11 Minutes | |
| London Stansted to Cape Town | 0 | 12 Hours 13 Minutes |
Over the past 10 years flight regulations have become very strict so we advise you to leave plenty of time to check in and get through customs.
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