We fly to Cape Town daily

11 hour flight time

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London Heathrow (LHR)
Winter seasonal service from 28th October 2023 - 30th March 2024

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Visas and entry requirements

Fully vaccinated*

 

Currently no requirements

 

Not fully vaccinated*

 

Currently no requirements

 

What you need to know

Handy hints to help you hit the ground running in Cape Town.

Local time

GMT +1 hour

Currency

South African Rand (ZAR)

Language

English and Afrikaans

Electricity

230 volts 50Hz

Plug type N, M and C

 

  

Local transport

Pre-booked taxis are the safest and easiest way to get to the airport and around the city.

Airport Guides

Before you set off, take a look at our Cape Town International Airport guide.

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Discover Cape Town

Beaches, culture and beautiful people: Cape Town has it all. Book direct flights to Cape Town from the UK and get to know South Africa’s most cosmopolitan city.

Cape Town is not just about the beach, although you’re spoilt for choice between Clifton and Llandudno. Nature-lovers can hike up the Twelve Apostles or swim with the penguins at Boulders Beach. If it’s history you’re after, catch a boat to Nelson Mandela’s former prison cell at Robben Island or uncover the city’s secret past at District Six Museum.

Bo-Kaap Cape Town

Rainbow Nation

Explore Cape Town’s most colourful neighbourhood at Bo-Kaap. Established in the 18th century by Cape Malay slaves, it’s lined with rainbow-bright Cape Dutch bungalows. Bo-Kaap Museum is where to stock up on the area’s history, and be sure to tuck into some Cape Malay cooking while you’re there.

Cape Town Winelands

Prime wine country

Cape Town is at the heart of South Africa’s beautiful Winelands. Venture out to the gorgeous old university town of Stellenbosch to be in the thick of it, or further afield where Franschhoek’s fabulous wineries are framed by clouds pouring over the picture-perfect hills.

Cape Town shopping

Shoppers' paradise

For cute independent boutiques, head to Long Street in the centre of town, and swing by Greenmarket Square to pick up some souvenirs while you’re there. There are hip stalls aplenty at the Old Biscuit Mill, chic indie galleries at Camps Bay and designer stores at the V&A Waterfront.

Kirstenbosch Cape Town

Wild about the city

Cape Town is a nature-lover’s paradise – and you don’t even need to leave the city. Stretch your legs at Kirstenbosch’s 1,300 acres of botanical gardens in the heart of Cape Town. Keep an eye out for local sculptures among the proteas – there’s always an exhibition on, so no visit is ever the same.

Cape Town Camps Bay

Party all night

When it comes to putting on a great party, Cape Town has mastered the art. Toast the beautiful and damned at Camps Bay, where cocktail bars serve sundowners with a great view. Sea Point has some laid-back spots, while Long, Loop and Bree Streets are a happening hub of bars and clubs.

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Whichever cabin you're travelling in, you'll enjoy exciting inflight entertainment and delicious food and drinks throughout the flight.

 

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