Cheap flights from Riyadh to Cape Town from £273

Cheap flights from Riyadh to Cape Town from £273

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2 stops
Wed, Jul 22
Riyadh RUHCape Town CPT
£273
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1 stop
Sat, Jul 25
Riyadh RUHCape Town CPT
£416
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1 stop
Sun, Jul 26
Riyadh RUHCape Town CPT
£416
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2 stops
Sat, Jul 25
Riyadh RUHCape Town CPT
£454
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 21
Riyadh RUHCape Town CPT
£473
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 20
Riyadh RUHCape Town CPT
£473
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Sun, Jul 26 – Thu, Jul 30
Riyadh RUHCape Town CPT
£641
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Sun, Jul 26 – Fri, Jul 31
Riyadh RUHCape Town CPT
£645
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1 stop
Sun, Jul 26 – Wed, Jul 29
Riyadh RUHCape Town CPT
£646
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Sat, Jul 25 – Thu, Jul 30
Riyadh RUHCape Town CPT
£679
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Sat, Jul 25 – Wed, Jul 29
Riyadh RUHCape Town CPT
£679
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Sat, Jul 25 – Tue, Jul 28
Riyadh RUHCape Town CPT
£683
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How much do flights to Cape Town cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£273

Cheapest round-trip

£641

Average round-trip

£1,024

Most popular airline

Ethiopian 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
King Khalid International
Arrive to
Cape Town International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Table Mountain

Check-in for a flight from Riyadh to Cape Town

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
FlyadealFADF3Yes
flynasKNEXYYes
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo

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
5 Jul
17°C12°C
12 Jul
11%
16°C13°C
Monday
6 Jul
18°C13°C
13 Jul
52%
15°C13°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
12%
17°C13°C
14 Jul
16°C12°C
Wednesday
8 Jul
14%
17°C13°C
15 Jul
52%
15°C12°C
Thursday
9 Jul
15°C11°C
16 Jul
88%
13°C12°C
Friday
10 Jul
12%
16°C11°C
17 Jul
51%
15°C12°C
Saturday
11 Jul
17%
17°C11°C
18 Jul
18%
15°C11°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Ethiopian Airlines, Fly Safair, Flyadeal, flynas, and Kenya Airways. Riyadh and Cape Town have 400 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Riyadh?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Riyadh and London, Jeddah, Dubai, Manchester, Cairo, Medina, Birmingham, Dammam, Amman, Manila, Tabuk, Abha, Glasgow, Ta if, Manama, Istanbul, Beirut, Islamabad, Doha, Hyderabad.
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 Riyadh?
Riyadh is mainly served by King Khalid International. But there are other airports nearby, including Riyadh Air Base.
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 Riyadh and Cape Town?
Currently, you can fly between Riyadh and Cape Town with Ethiopian Airlines, Fly Safair, Flyadeal, flynas, Kenya Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Riyadh and Cape Town?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Riyadh 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 Riyadh and Cape Town?
Traveling between Riyadh 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 Cape Town?
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.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Riyadh and Cape Town depart?
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 Riyadh, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Riyadh and Cape Town arrive?
What time do flights between Riyadh and Cape Town depart?
What time do flights between Riyadh and Cape Town arrive?

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