Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Cape Town International Airport is South Africa’s second busiest airport and the main international gateway to the Mother City. Just 20 km from the CBD, CPT handles more than 10 million passengers annually, offering domestic and international connections with world-class facilities and scenic arrivals framed by Table Mountain.

Aerial view arriving in Cape Town by plane

Terminal Layout & Facilities

The airport consists of two main terminals – Domestic and International – seamlessly connected via a central terminal. Passengers can enjoy smooth transitions between check-in, security, immigration, and boarding areas. Signage is multilingual, and all facilities are wheelchair accessible.



Inside Cape Town Airport

Dining & Shopping

From fast food to sit-down dining, Cape Town Airport offers a wide range of culinary options. Local favourites like Vida e Caffè sit alongside international names. Shopping includes duty-free outlets, travel accessories, and local souvenirs in both terminals.

Don’t miss Par Avion Café for a relaxing airport coffee break before your flight.

Cape Town airport shopping and dining area

Ground Transport & Parking

Transport options at CPT include:

  • MyCiTi Airport Shuttle: Safe, direct service to Cape Town CBD
  • Uber/Bolt: Convenient app-based pickups from the transport plaza
  • Car Rentals: On-site car hire desks near the arrivals terminal
  • Parking: Over 6,000 bays including long-stay, short-stay, shaded, and valet. Check our parking info page for details.

Parking area at Cape Town Airport

Airlines & Popular Routes

CPT offers both domestic and international connections. Frequent flights are available to Johannesburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth, and East London. Major international destinations include London, Doha, Dubai, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, and Nairobi. Airlines flying into CPT include:

  • British Airways
  • Emirates
  • Qatar Airways
  • KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
  • Lufthansa
  • Kenya Airways
  • FlySafair, Airlink, and South African Airways (domestic)

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