Cheap flights from Helsinki to Cape Town from £460

Cheap flights from Helsinki to Cape Town from £460

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1 stop
Mon, Jul 27
Helsinki HELCape Town CPT
£460
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Wed, Jul 29
Helsinki HELCape Town CPT
£460
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Wed, Jul 29
Helsinki HELCape Town CPT
£460
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Mon, Jul 27
Helsinki HELCape Town CPT
£460
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Fri, Jul 31
Helsinki HELCape Town CPT
£464
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Tue, Jul 28
Helsinki HELCape Town CPT
£469
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Wed, Jul 29 – Tue, Aug 4
Helsinki HELCape Town CPT
£878
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Fri, Jul 31 – Thu, Aug 6
Helsinki HELCape Town CPT
£880
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1 stop
Fri, Jul 31 – Wed, Aug 5
Helsinki HELCape Town CPT
£882
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1 stop
Fri, Jul 31 – Tue, Aug 4
Helsinki HELCape Town CPT
£882
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Mon, Jul 27 – Sat, Aug 1
Helsinki HELCape Town CPT
£898
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Sat, Jul 25 – Wed, Jul 29
Helsinki HELCape Town CPT
£904
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How much do flights to Cape Town cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£460

Cheapest round-trip

£878

Average round-trip

£982

Most popular airline

Turkish Airlines

Getting from Cape Town airport to the city center

Fastest options: MyCiTi bus and metered taxi. Best value: MyCiTi bus and shared shuttles.

Cape Town is served by Cape Town International Airport (CPT), located approximately 20 km east of the city center. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center destinations, including the MyCiTi bus service, metered taxis, ride-hailing services, shared shuttles, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 20 to 45 minutes depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within the city.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-45 min

R 100 – R 130; peak vs off-peak fares; myconnect card required

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers to Civic Centre

20-40 min

R 350 – R 500; metered; varies by destination and traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-40 min

R 200 – R 400; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

30-60 min

R 150 – R 300; per person; multiple stops

scheduled departures (traffic dependent)

budget solo travelers

20-40 min

R 500 – R 900; fixed rate; pre-booked

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

20-40 min

R 400 – R 1,000; per day; varies by vehicle class

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring beyond the city

Notes:

  • Prices in ZAR (South African Rand); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • MyCiTi bus requires a myconnect card, which can be purchased at the airport station.
  • Metered taxis and ride-hailing services are available outside the arrivals terminal.
  • Traffic on the N2 highway can significantly affect journey times, especially during rush hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Cape Town

Depart from
Helsinki
Arrive to
Cape Town International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Table Mountain

Check-in for a flight from Helsinki to Cape Town

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
FinnairFINAYNo
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
LufthansaDLHLHNo
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Cape Town

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January26°C17°C
February26°C17°C
March24°C17°C
April22°C15°C
May19°C13°C
June17°C11°C
July16°C10°C
August16°C10°C
September18°C11°C
October21°C13°C
November22°C14°C
December24°C16°C
Hottest Month
26°C
February
Coldest month
10°C
July
Sunny days
328
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Jul
18°C12°C
19 Jul
38%
19°C14°C
Monday
13 Jul
18°C12°C
20 Jul
83%
15°C11°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
17°C12°C
21 Jul
57%
14°C10°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
18°C12°C
22 Jul
15°C9°C
Thursday
16 Jul
13%
18°C13°C
23 Jul
20°C12°C
Friday
17 Jul
15%
16°C13°C
24 Jul
23%
15°C12°C
Saturday
18 Jul
19°C12°C
25 Jul
84%
14°C12°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Turkish Airlines, Finnair, Fly Safair, Lufthansa, and Ethiopian Airlines. Helsinki and Cape Town have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Helsinki?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Helsinki and London, Stockholm, Edinburgh, Manchester, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Berlin, Erbil, Barcelona, Baghdad, Oslo, Pristina, Rovaniemi, Tehran, Tel Aviv, Budapest, Istanbul, Riga, Paris, Jeddah.
What are the most popular routes to and from Cape Town?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cape Town and London, Johannesburg, Manchester, Harare, Durban, Birmingham, Lusaka, Lagos, Gaborone, Newcastle upon Tyne, Belfast, Glasgow, George, Victoria Falls, Dubai, Nairobi, Windhoek, Nelspruit, Port Elizabeth, Bulawayo.
Which airports are there in Helsinki?
Helsinki is mainly served by Helsinki. But there are other airports nearby, including Helsinki Malmi Airport.
What airports are near Helsinki?
The main airport in Helsinki is Helsinki. It is also served by Tallinn, Turku, Tampere–Pirkkala.
What airports are near Cape Town?
The main airport in Cape Town is Cape Town International. It is also served by Cape Town International.
Which airlines fly between Helsinki and Cape Town?
Currently, you can fly between Helsinki and Cape Town with Turkish Airlines, Finnair, Fly Safair, Lufthansa, Ethiopian Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Helsinki and Cape Town?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Helsinki and Cape Town, 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.
What flights operate between Helsinki and Cape Town?
Traveling between Helsinki and Cape Town, 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.
How many airports are there near Helsinki?
There are a number of airports in and around Helsinki. The main one is Helsinki and other nearby airports include Tallinn, Turku, Tampere–Pirkkala
How many airports are there near Cape Town?
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