London Airport (LHR) Flights to Cape Town International Airport Airport (CPT)
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If you are looking to fly from London Heathrow to Cape Town International you will find there are 6 airliners who offer this route. These include Virgin Atlantic, Finnair, China Eastern Airlines, Iberia, British Airways and American Airlines. When travelling from London Heathrow you will cover about 6,015 miles before you reach Cape Town International. This journey will take 12 Hours 11 Minutes.
The most expensive flight prices are typically at weekends and daytime flights. If you are on a tight budget then you should avoid flying at peak hours as the prices are more expensive. The cheapest flights are in the evenings and in mid week. The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the closer you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.
On arriving at Cape Town International please note the time difference, the time zone at Cape Town International is 2.0 GMT compared to 0.0 GMT at London Heathrow.
Travellers planning to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town International Airport can pre-book short or long term car parking at London Heathrow Airport.
If you rented a vehicle at Cape Town International Airport and have to return it with a full tank of fuel, avoid excess fees by refilling at the nearest fuel station to Cape Town International Airport.
Below are some options if you require transport to London Heathrow Airport:
- Private Transfers to London Heathrow Airport
- Buses to London Heathrow Airport
- Taxis to London Heathrow Airport
- Train Services to/near London Heathrow Airport
Pre-booking your transportation requirements at Cape Town International Airport can save a lot of time, hassle and money when arriving at the airport. Research and book your preferred choice of ground transportation at Cape Town International Airport:
- Cape Town International Airport rental car companies
- Cape Town International Airport private tansfers
- Cape Town International Airport bus transfers
- Cape Town International Airport taxi transfers
- Cape Town International Airport train services information
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For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from London Heathrow to Cape Town International, please see the table below.
Flights Chart| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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| Iberia | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 08:00 | 22:25 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| British Airways | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 18:25 | 22:25 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| American Airlines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 08:00 | 22:25 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Virgin Atlantic | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:55 | 18:20 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Finnair | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:10 | 22:25 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| China Eastern Airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 07:30 | 18:20 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Iberia is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 14 a week with times that vary between 08:00 and 22:25.
To book your flight you can visit Iberia on their website iberia.com. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.
Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.
Flights Time In WeekDays| Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Monday | 18:20
18:25
22:25
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| Tuesday | 18:20
18:25
22:25
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| Wednesday | 18:20
18:25
22:25
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| Thursday | 18:20
18:25
22:25
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| Friday | 18:20
18:25
22:25
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| Saturday | 17:55
18:25
22:25
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| Sunday | 07:30
08:00
12:10
17:55
18:25
22:25
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If you are flexible on the airport you depart from, then there are other airports that offer direct flights to Cape Town International. You can see full details of these below.
Alternative Direct Routes| Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gatwick to Cape Town | 0 | 12 Hours 8 Minutes | |
| London Stansted to Cape Town | 0 | 12 Hours 13 Minutes |
Before you book your flights make sure you your passport is valid and preferably has at least 6 months or more left before it expires. To renew your passport it can take several weeks to renew and with many airliners flights are not refundable.
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