Cheap Flights to Cape Town (CPT)

If you're ready to hop on a jet and head to South Africa, let ebookers help you find flights to Cape Town. The website searches international and domestic flight combinations to find you an air ticket that fits your budget. People travelling to Cape Town can look forward to wind surfing, mountain climbing, wine tasting and shopping.

Cape Town International Airport

Cape Town International Airport is located approximately 12 miles from the centre of the city. It's the busiest airport in South Africa and serves over eight million passengers each year. Several airlines offer flights to and from Cape Town, including Air France, British Airways, Singapore Airlines and South African Airways.

Transportation from the Airport

You can get from the airport into Cape Town via shuttle bus, taxicab or rental car. The My CiTi Bus airport shuttle transports passengers from the airport to the Civic Centre on Hertzog Boulevard in Cape Town. Tickets cost 57 rand for adults and 28.10 rand for children age 11 and younger. Touch-Down Taxis is the only company authorized to provide cab services to the airport. If you want your own transportation, you can reserve a rental car using the ebookers website. The airport houses nine car rental companies, including Avis, Hertz, Dollar and Budget.

Weather in Cape Town

Cape Town features a Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers. Winter, which runs from June through August, has average temperatures that range from 7°C to 17°C. The best time to visit Cape Town is in the summer, which runs from December through March. During this time, the average temperature ranges from 14°C to 26°C, the weather is dry and the sun is shining. If you're travelling to Cape Town in the summer, pack lightweight clothing and comfortable shoes so that you can enjoy the area's various outdoor activities.

Highlights and Attractions

People who enjoy outdoor activities will find plenty of things to occupy their time in Cape Town. You can go hiking up Table Mountain, take a casual stroll through the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, go ballooning over the Paarl Winelands, go boating across Table Bay or go diving among the coral-covered wrecks in Smitswinkel Bay. If you want to learn about local history, visit the Castle of Good Hope, the District Six Museum and the Irma Stern Museum. You can visit a historic home over dinner and wine at the Groot Constantia. The vast winery features two restaurants and a historic home. Guests can tour the wine cellar and participate in wine tasting. Other local attractions include the Gold of Africa Museum, Robben Island, Two Oceans Aquarium and the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve.

Planning a Trip to Cape Town

From outdoor activities to museums, there's something for everyone to enjoy in Cape Town. When you're ready to plan your holiday, visit the ebookers website to find deals on flights to Cape Town, hotel accommodation, rental cars and holiday packages. The website also has all the tools you need to plan an itinerary for your trip.