Travelling from Stockholm to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Stockholm to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) begins with finding the best airport to take off from. Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), Bromma Airport (BMA) and Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) are your main options in Stockholm.
The timezone in Cape Town is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Stockholm. Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town.
To ensure you catch your flight from Stockholm to CPT, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Stockholm
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Stockholm to CPT. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Travelling from central Stockholm to ARN takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Stockholm Arlanda Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Stockholm to Cape Town International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
73.1% of flights taking off from Stockholm Arlanda Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Bromma Airport (BMA)
With public transport, you can travel from central Stockholm to BMA in about 55 minutes. The airport is roughly 10 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Bromma Airport the day before your Stockholm to CPT flight:
57.41% of flights out of Bromma Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
From central Stockholm, NYO is around 105 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to get there by car and 1 hour 50 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Early flights from Stockholm Skavsta Airport are easier when you stay in a nearby hotel. Stay a step ahead by checking in to Aiden by Best Western Skavsta Airport the day before your Stockholm to Cape Town International Airport flight.
With 80.46% of its departing flights arriving as scheduled, NYO is a reliable starting point for any adventure.
About Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Have a late flight from Stockholm to Cape Town International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near CPT and shut your eyes sooner:
Travel at your own speed with a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Hire and experience more of Cape Town and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your Stockholm to Cape Town International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Stockholm to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
At the moment, R 6,224 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Stockholm to Cape Town International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 10,880. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Stockholm to CPT, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Stockholm to Cape Town International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Stockholm to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
April is the quietest month for flights from Stockholm to Cape Town International Airport (CPT), while June is the most popular. Find the best time to go to Cape Town based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Stockholm to CPT plane ticket departing in February if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Cape Town to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
July sees temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Stockholm to Cape Town International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Cape Town
Start your Cape Town trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Stockholm to Cape Town International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Table Mountain, Cecilia, Table Mountain and The Rock are popular attractions which should be on any good Cape Town itinerary.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of South Africa waiting to be explored. About 121 kilometres north-west of Cape Town, a trip to Saldanha will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like North Head Lighthouse, Saldanha Bay Harbour and NG Kerk Saldanha.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in South Africa, head for Ceres, about 97 kilometres north-east of Cape Town. Ceres Mountain Fynbos Nature Reserve, Ceres Mosque and Ceres Sportgronde are among the biggest draws.
