Travelling from Dusseldorf to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): What you need to know
Dusseldorf has two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Dusseldorf to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) leaving from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) or Weeze Airport (NRN).
Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town. The city is in the UTC+2 timezone and is one hour ahead of Dusseldorf.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Dusseldorf to CPT.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Dusseldorf
Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Dusseldorf to CPT. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS). Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The journey from central Dusseldorf to DUS takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Dusseldorf to Cape Town International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays near Dusseldorf International Airport:
78.28% of flights leaving from Dusseldorf International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Weeze Airport (NRN)
NRN is about 80 kilometres from central Dusseldorf. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Weeze Airport the day before your Dusseldorf to CPT flight:
The majority of flights that depart Weeze Airport land at their destination within the expected time frame. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 80.87%.
About Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Have a late flight from Dusseldorf to Cape Town International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near CPT and be in snooze mode sooner:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Hire and explore beyond Cape Town's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your Dusseldorf to Cape Town International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dusseldorf to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Currently, R 6,797 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dusseldorf to Cape Town International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 10,546. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Dusseldorf to CPT, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Dusseldorf to Cape Town International Airport ticket.
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Find a cheap flight from Dusseldorf to Cape Town International Airport by using filters. Choose your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Dusseldorf to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
June is the busiest month for flights from Dusseldorf to Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Visit Cape Town in April for a more low-key escape.
Lock in a Dusseldorf to CPT plane ticket departing in February if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Cape Town to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Dusseldorf to Cape Town International Airport in July when temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Cape Town
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Cape Town right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Dusseldorf to Cape Town International Airport:
Your Cape Town trip should come with a side of sightseeing. Highlights that should be on your list include Table Mountain, Cecilia, Table Mountain and The Rock.
Explore more of South Africa
Saldanha is just one of the many cities in South Africa waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Cape Town. Around 121 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including North Head Lighthouse, Saldanha Bay Harbour and NG Kerk Saldanha.
If you want to check out another side of South Africa, consider Ceres, about 97 kilometres north-east of Cape Town. Ceres Mountain Fynbos Nature Reserve, Ceres Mosque and Ceres Sportgronde are the start of reasons to visit.
