Travelling from Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Cape Town is two hours ahead of Aberdeen and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Your ABZ to CPT flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Aberdeen International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between ABZ and CPT include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
London Heathrow Airport
London Gatwick Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Right now, R 9,593 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Aberdeen International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 15,015. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ABZ to CPT if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Aberdeen International Airport to Cape Town International Airport.
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Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Aberdeen International Airport to Cape Town International Airport.
Handy information about Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Aberdeen International Airport, 68.69% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Aberdeen International Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Aberdeen. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to ABZ? If you're boarding an early flight from Aberdeen International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Aberdeen International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Grab a Cape Town International Airport rental car and discover Cape Town and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Carwiz and First - Car Hire are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Cape Town International Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
From Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Aberdeen International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Cape Town. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Aberdeen International Airport to Cape Town International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ABZ to CPT sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of South Africa waiting to be explored. About 56 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, a trip to Paarl will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.
Worcester is another favourite destination in South Africa and is around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. No trip is complete without seeing Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.