Travelling from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Cape Town is one hour behind Dammam and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your DMM to CPT flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from King Fahd International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. These are the top stopovers between DMM and CPT:
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way King Fahd International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight is R 6,231. A round-trip fare is currently R 10,402. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DMM to CPT if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from King Fahd International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from DMM to CPT by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from King Fahd International Airport to Cape Town International Airport.
Handy information about King Fahd International Airport (DMM)
King Fahd International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 83.88% of flights that depart DMM arrive at their destination on time.
King Fahd International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Dammam. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 50 minutes when using public transport.
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
If you're landing on a late King Fahd International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near CPT:
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 top outlets to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Cape Town International Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Cape Town International Airport to central Cape Town has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
June is the busiest month for flights from King Fahd International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Cape Town in April.
When reserving your flight from King Fahd International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from DMM to CPT in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of South Africa waiting to be discovered. Around 56 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, a visit to Paarl will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in South Africa, consider Worcester, about 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall are key highlights.
