Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

What is the flight distance between London and Cape Town?

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The flight distance between London and Cape Town is 9651 km.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from London?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as London and Lisbon, Istanbul, Athens, Tirana, Faro, Bucharest, Málaga, Larnaca, New York, Dubai, Tenerife, Alicante, Rome, Milan, Barcelona, Dublin, Amsterdam, Palma, Majorca, Tel Aviv, Madrid.

Question 5

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, Durban, Port Elizabeth, East London, Bangkok, Harare, Gaborone, Bloemfontein, Nelspruit, Dublin, George, Maputo, Amsterdam, Manchester, Denpasar, Da Nang, Palma, Majorca, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Dammam.

Question 6

Which airports are there in London?

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London is mainly served by Heathrow. But there are other airports nearby, including Gatwick, London Stansted, Luton, London City, London Southend, RAF Northolt.

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

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 9

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

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

Question 10

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 11

Which airlines fly between London and Cape Town?

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Currently, you can fly between London and Cape Town with Fly Safair, Ryanair, Egyptair, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways.

Question 12

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between London 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.

Question 13

What flights operate between London and Cape Town?

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Traveling between London 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.

Question 14

How many airports are there near London?

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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

How many airports are there near Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

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 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between London and Cape Town 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 London, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

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

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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 Cape Town, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between London and Cape Town 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 London, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between London and Cape Town 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 Cape Town, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£403
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£880
Cheapest round-trip	£689
Average round-trip	£853
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Fly Safair	SFR	FA	Yes	0 0
Ryanair	RYR	FR	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Egyptair	MSR	MS	Yes	0 0
Ethiopian Airlines	ETH	ET	Yes	0 0
Etihad Airways	ETD	EY	Yes	0 0

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

Travel restrictions	Travel is allowed Proof of a negative pre-departure COVID-19 test result is not required Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements	Visa is not required

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