Flights from London Airport LHR to Cape Town Airport CPT
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Below we have compiled essential flight information for anyone who is flying from London Heathrow to Cape Town International, including airliners who offer flights and their flight times. In total, there are 6 airliners to choose from including Virgin Atlantic, Finnair, China Eastern Airlines, Iberia, British Airways and American Airlines. When travelling from London Heathrow you will cover about 6,015 miles before you reach Cape Town International. This journey will take 12 Hours 11 Minutes.
The cost of flights varies on the time and day you fly. If you are on a tight budget then you should avoid flying at peak hours as the prices are more expensive. The cheapest flights are in the evenings and in mid week. Flight to Cape Town International will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.
On arriving at Cape Town International please note the time difference, the time zone at Cape Town International is 2.0 GMT compared to 0.0 GMT at London Heathrow.
Travellers planning to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Cape Town International Airport can pre-book short or long term car parking at London Heathrow Airport.
If you had a rental car at Cape Town International Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station on your route to Cape Town International Airport and avoid excess fees.
Below are some options if you require transport to London Heathrow Airport:
- Private Transfers to London Heathrow Airport
- Buses to London Heathrow Airport
- Taxis to London Heathrow Airport
- Train Services to/near London Heathrow Airport
Organise and book your choice of transport at Cape Town International Airport:
- Car rental at Cape Town International Airport
- Cape Town International Airport Private Transfers
- Cape Town International Airport Buses
- Cape Town International Airport Taxis
- Cape Town International Airport Train Services to/near
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To see all airliners that offer flights between London Heathrow and Cape Town International please see the table below.
Flights Chart| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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| Iberia | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 08:00 | 22:25 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| British Airways | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 18:25 | 22:25 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| American Airlines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 08:00 | 22:25 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Virgin Atlantic | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:55 | 18:20 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Finnair | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:10 | 22:25 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| China Eastern Airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 07:30 | 18:20 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Iberia is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 14 a week with times that vary between 08:00 and 22:25.
To book your flight you can visit Iberia on their website iberia.com. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.
Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.
Flights Time In WeekDays| Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Monday | 18:20
18:25
22:25
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| Tuesday | 18:20
18:25
22:25
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| Wednesday | 18:20
18:25
22:25
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| Thursday | 18:20
18:25
22:25
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| Friday | 18:20
18:25
22:25
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| Saturday | 17:55
18:25
22:25
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| Sunday | 07:30
08:00
12:10
17:55
18:25
22:25
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If the airlines stated don’t offer flights that suite your travel times, you could look at alternative options. Below we have summarised flights from alternative departures airports and flights that are not direct.
Alternative Direct Routes| Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gatwick to Cape Town | 0 | 12 Hours 8 Minutes |
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