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CPT Cape Town International Airport

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Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is an airport serving Cape Town, South Africa.

· 23 departures on the board
  • 07:50
    4Z661
    Mpumalanga(MQP)
    On time
  • 07:40
    FA844
    Bloemfontein(BFN)
    On time
  • 07:20
    FA310
    Johannesburg(HLA)
    On time
  • 07:10
    GE372
    Durban(DUR)
    On time
  • 07:00
    4Z320
    Windhoek(WDH)
    On time
  • 07:00
    4Z920
    Johannesburg(JNB)
    On time
  • 07:00
    SA306
    Johannesburg(JNB)
    On time
  • 07:00
    FA293
    Johannesburg(JNB)
    On time
  • 06:45
    DT584
    NBJ
    On time
  • 06:20
    FA339
    Johannesburg(HLA)
    On time
  • 06:15
    4Z611
    Kimberley(KIM)
    On time
  • 06:05
    4Z926
    Johannesburg(JNB)
    On time
  • 06:00
    FA160
    Durban(DUR)
    On time
  • 05:45
    FA100
    Johannesburg(JNB)
    On time
  • 23:35
    MK844
    Plaisance(MRU)
    On time
  • 23:15
    KL598
    Amsterdam(AMS)
    On time
  • 20:53
    20:55
    FA625
    Johannesburg(JNB)
    Gate A75
    Departed
  • 20:52
    20:40
    FA603
    Johannesburg(JNB)
    Gate A75
    Departed
  • 20:50
    20:05
    DL211
    Atlanta(ATL)
    Gate A4
    Departed
  • 20:24
    20:25
    SA372
    Johannesburg(JNB)
    Departed
  • 20:14
    20:00
    UA2023
    Washington(IAD)
    Gate A6
    Departed
  • 20:10
    20:00
    EK779
    Dubai(DXB)
    Departed
  • 20:00
    19:40
    FA465
    Durban(DUR)
    Departed

About CPT Airport

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) serves as South Africa’s second-busiest gateway, with a single-terminal complex split into domestic and international piers handling both full-service and low-cost carriers. Major airlines based at CPT include South African Airways, Mango and FlySafair, while many international carriers connect Cape Town to hubs in Europe, the Middle East and southern Africa — popular routes include Johannesburg, London and Dubai. Travelers can use the airport’s online flight board to check arrivals and departures, find lounges, car hire and efficient ground transport to the city.

Where flights from Cape Town International Airport do not go every day

Airlines fly daily to 24 destinations from Cape Town International Airport; another 10 are served only on certain days of the week. Most destinations are reachable on Tuesday (31); fewest on Monday (28).

DestinationDeparture daysDeparts
Upington (UTN)4ZMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri06:45 / 12:40
Gaberone (GBE)BP · 4ZTue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun09:40 +2
Frankfurt (FRA)LHTue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun17:55 / 18:00
Sao Paulo (GRU)JJ · SAMon, Tue, Thu, Sat12:50 / 15:50
Newark (EWR)UAMon, Thu, Sat, Sun11:00 / 19:50
Maputo (MPM)4ZMon, Wed, Fri, Sun10:35
Atlanta (ATL)DLTue, Fri, Sun20:05
Washington (IAD)UATue, Fri, Sun20:00
Nairobi (NBO)KQTue, Wed, Sat07:20 +2
Dar Es Salaam (DAR)TCThu, Sun17:30

Carrier timetable as of July 27, 2026, for the current scheduling season. Individual charter and seasonal services may be missing or incomplete.

How do I get to and from Cape Town International Airport?

Cape Town International is served by multiple transport options. Travelers commonly use metered taxis and ride‑hailing apps that operate from designated pickup zones, intercity and local buses including airport shuttles, and private car hires with on‑site rental counters. Many visitors arrive by private car using well‑signposted routes and parking facilities. Train connections are not directly at the terminal, so plan transfers if combining rail and road.

How do the terminals work at Cape Town International Airport?

The airport has a single passenger terminal complex split into domestic and international piers and concourses. Check‑in desks are on the departures level, with separate domestic and international zones for security and passport control. Baggage reclaim and arrivals are on the lower level. Transfers between domestic and international flights stay inside the secure areas when ticketed through; allow time to clear immigration and security for cross‑border connections.

Tips for flying from Cape Town International Airport

Allow ample time for check‑in, security and immigration, especially during peak holiday periods; international passengers should be prepared for passport control and customs. Keep travel documents handy and follow signage for domestic versus international flows. Traffic to and from the airport can be congested at rush hours, so allow extra road time. Use official taxi ranks or licensed ride‑hail zones and confirm baggage allowances with your airline before travel.

Frequently asked questions

The IATA airport code for Cape Town International Airport is CPT.

The ICAO code for Cape Town International Airport is FACT.

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is located in Cape Town, South Africa.

The local time zone at Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is Africa/Johannesburg (GMT+2).

About 50 scheduled departures were counted at Cape Town International Airport (CPT) when flight schedules were last measured on July 19, 2026.

For international flights, arrive at least 3 hours before departure; for domestic flights, about 2 hours.

Based on the current departures board at Cape Town International Airport (CPT), scheduled flights are operated by Safair, Airlink, South African Airways, Global Aviation Operations, and TAAG - Linhas Aereas de Angola Airlines.

As of the carrier timetable for July 27, 2026, daily flights from Cape Town International Airport serve 24 destinations. Another 10 are available only on selected days — for example Upington on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, Gaberone on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, and Frankfurt on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Destinations on the current departures board at Cape Town International Airport (CPT) include Johannesburg, Durban, Mpumalanga, Bloemfontein, Windhoek, and Kimberley.

The board on this page shows arrivals and departures for Cape Town International Airport (CPT). It re-checks for updates while the page is open, and every board states how old its data is — busy hubs are refreshed within hours, quieter airports less often.

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Cape Town International Airport
Cape Town, South Africa · GMT+2

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