Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Cape Town to London?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cape Town and London takes around 12 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Cape Town and London?

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The flight distance between Cape Town and London is 9692 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Cape Town and London?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Cape Town and London. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include British Airways, Virgin Atlantic Airways.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cape Town and Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth, East London, Durban, Bloemfontein, Nelspruit, Harare, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Saint-Denis, Walvis Bay, Maputo, Gaborone, Arusha, Riyadh, Windhoek, Amsterdam, Dar es Salaam, George, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Dubai.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from London?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as London and Reykjavik, Bucharest, Athens, Dublin, Istanbul, Lisbon, Sofia, Tirana, New York, Edinburgh, Belfast, Larnaca, Glasgow, Málaga, Antalya, Faro, Thessaloniki, Budapest, Madrid, Alicante.

Question 6

What airports are near Cape Town?

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The main airport in Cape Town is Cape Town International. It is also served by Cape Town International.

Question 7

What airports are near London?

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The main airport in London is Heathrow. It is also served by Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Southampton, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Exeter, Norwich, Humberside, London Oxford Airport.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Cape Town and London?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Cape Town and London thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Cape Town and London can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Cape Town and London?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Cape Town and London with Qatar Airways, Fly Safair, Ryanair, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, easyJet.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Cape Town and London?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cape Town and London, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between Cape Town and London?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Cape Town and London, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Cape Town?

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There are a number of airports in and around Cape Town. The main one is Cape Town International and other nearby airports include Cape Town International

Question 14

How many airports are there near London?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around London. The main one is Heathrow and other nearby airports include Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Southampton, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Exeter, Norwich, Humberside, London Oxford Airport.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cape Town and London depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Cape Town, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Cape Town and London arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at London, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Cape Town and London depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Cape Town, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Cape Town and London arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at London, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£275
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£520
Cheapest round-trip	£544
Average round-trip	£792
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Qatar Airways	QTR	QR	Yes	0 0
Fly Safair	SFR	FA	Yes	0 0
Ryanair	RYR	FR	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines	KLM	KL	Yes	Opens 30 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
easyJet	EZY	U2	Yes	Opens 720 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight

Travel restrictions	Travel is allowed Proof of a negative pre-departure COVID-19 test result is not required Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements	Visitor visa
Additional information	Masks are recommended in certain settings

Travel restrictions	Travel is allowed Proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results is not required Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements	Visitor visa

Cape Town to London flights from £275

Flights starting at £275. Choose between Qatar Airways, Fly Safair, or Ryanair to find the best price.

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