What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town?

If you book a flight to Cape Town, you will be flying into Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 15.6 km from the centre of Cape Town. Cape Town Intl is the only Cape Town airport and it handles 5 daily flights from Dubai. 5 airlines have flights from Dubai to Cape Town Intl on a regular basis.

Can I find cheaper flights to Cape Town if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cape Town on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Cape Town?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cape Town.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cape Town?

Cape Town Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cape Town. One-way flights to Cape Town Intl typically cost AED 293, while return flights cost around AED 392.

How much is a return flight to Cape Town?

A return flight to Cape Town will typically cost around AED 655, however they can be found for as little as AED 392.

Where does the fastest flight to Cape Town depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Cape Town, Dubai Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 35 minutes).

Does Cape Town Intl have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at Cape Town Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Cape Town Intl?

Yes. Cape Town Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport is the closest property to Cape Town Intl (0.0 km away from Cape Town Intl).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Cape Town?

The most popular airlines flying from Dubai to Cape Town are South African, Ethiopian Air and Emirates.

How long is the flight to Cape Town?

On average, a flight from Dubai to Cape Town takes 9 hours 35 minutes. Flights to Cape Town from other popular cities in United Arab Emirates will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Cape Town

The most flights from Dubai to Cape Town are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Cape Town?

The cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Cape Town are Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

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AED 2,475

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Dubai Intl

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05:40-13:00

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Cape Town Intl

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13:50-04:10

1 stop12h 20m

AED 2,615

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

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17:10-09:25

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AED 2,615

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

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Sun 25/1

05:20-17:25

1 stop14h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/1

12:35-11:40

1 stop21h 05m

AED 2,626

DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

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Sat 14/3

04:25-18:55

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Cape Town Intl

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13:50-02:55

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AED 2,626

DubaiCape Town

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DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

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17:10-08:20

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DubaiCape Town

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04:25-18:55

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DubaiCape Town

DXB - CPT

DXBCPT

Dubai Intl

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17:10-08:20

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DXB - CPT

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18:20-13:35

3 stops21h 15m

AED 1,594

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A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

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10.0

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A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

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10.0

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A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Ethiopian Air

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10.0

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Anonymous,Dec 2025

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A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Kenya Airways

6.8

Okay

287 reviews

Emirates

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

FAQs about flying to Cape Town

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town?
If you book a flight to Cape Town, you will be flying into Cape Town Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is located 15.6 km from the centre of Cape Town. Cape Town Intl is the only Cape Town airport and it handles 5 daily flights from Dubai. 5 airlines have flights from Dubai to Cape Town Intl on a regular basis.
Can I find cheaper flights to Cape Town if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Cape Town on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Cape Town?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Cape Town.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Cape Town?
Cape Town Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Cape Town. One-way flights to Cape Town Intl typically cost AED 293, while return flights cost around AED 392.
How much is a return flight to Cape Town?
A return flight to Cape Town will typically cost around AED 655, however they can be found for as little as AED 392.
Where does the fastest flight to Cape Town depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Cape Town, Dubai Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 35 minutes).
Does Cape Town Intl have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at Cape Town Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Cape Town Intl?
Yes. Cape Town Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport is the closest property to Cape Town Intl (0.0 km away from Cape Town Intl).

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