Flying from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD): what you need to know
Hyderabad's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Hyderabad three hours 30 minutes ahead of Cape Town.
Leave plenty of time to catch your CPT to HYD flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like June? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cape Town International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between CPT and HYD include:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
R 8,612 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 11,928. These prices can change based on availability.
To find cheap tickets from CPT to HYD, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from CPT to HYD.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Cape Town International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.
Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Cape Town International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 81.65% of flights that take off from CPT arrive at their destination on time.
Cape Town International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel close to CPT? If you're boarding an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Cape Town International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near HYD instead:
Pick up a Rajiv Gandhi International Airport rental car from popular outlets like Europcar or Avis. With your own wheels, you can go beyond Hyderabad and experience places that fly under the radar.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to central Hyderabad
From Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Hyderabad in April.
Lock in your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport for May if you want to explore Hyderabad during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CPT to HYD in December. Temperatures average between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.
Explore more of India
Hyderabad has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of India waiting to be explored. About 418 kilometres north of Hyderabad, a trip to Nagpur will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Ambazari Lake and Garden, Raman Science Centre and Walkers Street Seminary Hills.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in India, head for Nowrangapur, roughly 483 kilometres north-east of Hyderabad. Hospital Church, Jai Hanuman Statue and Sri Satya Sai Mandir are key reasons to visit.