Travelling from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Antananarivo Airport (TNR): what you need to know
Antananarivo is one hour ahead of Cape Town and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your CPT to TNR flight.
Travelling during a peak month like November? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cape Town Airport to Antananarivo Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between CPT and TNR:
Addis Ababa Airport
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport
Mauritius Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Antananarivo Airport (TNR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cape Town Airport to Antananarivo Airport flight is R 5,918. A return plane ticket right now is R 12,935. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CPT to TNR if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Cape Town Airport to Antananarivo Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and land a great deal.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from CPT to TNR.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cape Town Airport to Antananarivo Airport.
Handy information about Cape Town Airport (CPT)
Cape Town Airport has an excellent on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from CPT touch down on schedule 81% of the time.
Central Cape Town to Cape Town Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near CPT. Whether you're taking an early flight from Cape Town Airport to Antananarivo Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Antananarivo Airport (TNR)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Cape Town Airport to Antananarivo Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near TNR instead:
Venture beyond Antananarivo and explore places outside the usual tourist stops with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Antananarivo Airport rental car from Avis.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Antananarivo Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Antananarivo Airport (TNR) to central Antananarivo
From Antananarivo Airport, Antananarivo is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Antananarivo Airport (TNR)
August is the most popular month for flights from Cape Town Airport to Antananarivo Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Antananarivo in March.
When booking your flight from Cape Town Airport to Antananarivo Airport, consider the type of weather you like. November is the warmest month in Antananarivo, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CPT to TNR around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Madagascar
Antananarivo is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Madagascar you'll want to see. Around 113 kilometres south-west of Antananarivo, a visit to Antsirabe will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Our Lady of La Salette, Cathedral and Old Train Station.
If there's time to check out another side of Madagascar, consider Fianarantsoa, about 290 kilometres south of Antananarivo. Natural pool, Jardin Botanique Anosy and Cattedrale Di Ambozontany are key highlights.
