Flying from Nassau International Airport (NAS) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know
The timezone in Cape Town is UTC+2, which is seven hours ahead of Nassau.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your NAS to CPT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time like April? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Nassau International Airport to Cape Town Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between NAS and CPT:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nassau International Airport (NAS) to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Nassau International Airport to Cape Town Airport flight is R 13,047. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 20,188. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from NAS to CPT if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Nassau International Airport to Cape Town Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across the month and land a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from NAS to CPT by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Nassau International Airport to Cape Town Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Nassau International Airport (NAS)
Nassau International Airport has a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from NAS touch down on schedule 81% of the time.
Nassau International Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Nassau. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to NAS? If you're boarding an early flight from Nassau International Airport to Cape Town Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Nassau International Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Explore without limits with a Cape Town Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Rental and chase adventure across Cape Town and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Cape Town Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Cape Town Airport to central Cape Town has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
November is the busiest month for flights from Nassau International Airport to Cape Town Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Cape Town in March.
The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Nassau International Airport to Cape Town Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from NAS to CPT in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
Explore more of South Africa
You've done Cape Town, now it's time to discover other corners of South Africa. Journey about 56 kilometres north-east to Paarl to check off its top sights. From Zandwijk Wines to Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Worcester is another sought-after destination in South Africa and is around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. No trip is complete without a visit to Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum.
