Cheap flights from Riyadh to Cape Town from £251
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How much do flights to Cape Town cost?
Cheapest one-way trip | £251 |
|---|---|
Cheapest round-trip | £601 |
Average round-trip | £685 |
Most popular airline | Fly Safair |
Getting from Cape Town airport to the city center
Fastest options: MyCiTi bus and metered taxi. Best value: MyCiTi bus and shared shuttles.
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
Check-in for a flight from Riyadh to Cape Town
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fly Safair | SFR | FA | Yes |
| Etihad Airways | ETD | EY | No |
| Ethiopian Airlines | ETH | ET | Yes |
| Qatar Airways | QTR | QR | Yes |
| Saudi Arabian Airlines | SVA | SV | Yes |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Cape Town
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 26°C | 17°C |
| February | 26°C | 17°C |
| March | 24°C | 17°C |
| April | 22°C | 15°C |
| May | 19°C | 13°C |
| June | 17°C | 11°C |
| July | 16°C | 10°C |
| August | 16°C | 10°C |
| September | 18°C | 11°C |
| October | 21°C | 13°C |
| November | 22°C | 14°C |
| December | 24°C | 16°C |
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