Travelling from Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Cape Town is six hours behind Hong Kong and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your HKG to CPT flight.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Cape Town Airport. These are the top stopovers between HKG and CPT:
Hamad International Airport
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG) to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
R 7,670 is the best price for a one-way Hong Kong Intl Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 13,425. These fares may change based on availability.
It's a good idea to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from HKG to CPT. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Cape Town Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across each month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
HKG is located at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Hong Kong Intl Airport, data shows 77% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Hong Kong Intl Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Hong Kong. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 25 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Cape Town Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to HKG:
Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CPT if you're catching a late Hong Kong Intl Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Cape Town Airport rental car and explore Cape Town and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Carwiz and First - Car Rental are popular providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Cape Town Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Cape Town Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
November is the most popular month for flights from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Cape Town Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Cape Town in March.
The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Cape Town Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HKG to CPT sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Africa
Paarl is just one of the many cities in South Africa waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Cape Town. Around 56 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Zandwijk Wines, Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines.
Around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town, Worcester is another favourite stop in South Africa. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum.