How to Travel from

United Kingdom to Cape Town

by Route or Car

Great Britain The Republic of South Africa United Kingdom Cape Town

Cheapest

By car (15 496 km)

7 d 22 h 22 min

15496 km.

from $852

Other

Train, Plane

14 h 20 min

10070 km.

from $408.42

Airlines

KLM

Website:

klm.com

Plane from London City Airport to Cape

Ave. Duration:

17h 28m

Frequency:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$696.18–$2,531.56

Plane from Birmingham Airport to Cape

Ave. Duration:

15h 25m

Frequency:

Friday

Estimated price:

$620.23–$1,898.67

Plane from Ringway Airport to Cape

Ave. Duration:

13h 35m

Frequency:

Thursday and Friday

Estimated price:

$594.92–$1,898.67

Plane from Bristol Airport to Cape

Ave. Duration:

15h 12m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$582.26–$2,025.24

Air France

Website:

airfrance.com

Plane from Birmingham Airport to Cape

Ave. Duration:

16h 52m

Frequency:

Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday

Estimated price:

$620.23–$1,898.67

Plane from Ringway Airport to Cape

Ave. Duration:

15h 25m

Frequency:

Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday

Estimated price:

$594.92–$1,898.67

Plane from Bristol Airport to Cape

Ave. Duration:

13h 40m

Frequency:

Monday, Thursday, and Friday

Estimated price:

$556.94–$1,772.09

Lufthansa

Website:

lufthansa.com/

Plane from London City Airport to Cape

Ave. Duration:

14h 40m

Frequency:

Monday to Thursday

Estimated price:

$632.89–$1,898.67

Plane from Birmingham Airport to Cape

Ave. Duration:

18h 55m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$582.26–$1,772.09

Plane from Ringway Airport to Cape

Ave. Duration:

18h 35m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$569.60–$1,645.51

Plane from Glasgow Airport to Cape

Ave. Duration:

20h 20m

Frequency:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$594.92–$1,772.09

British Airways

Website:

britishairways.com

Plane from Heathrow Airport to Cape

Ave. Duration:

11h 40m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$949.33–$2,531.56

Plane from Glasgow Airport to Cape

Ave. Duration:

14h 48m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$632.89–$2,278.40

Swiss

Website:

swiss.com/

Plane from London City Airport to Cape

Ave. Duration:

15h 10m

Frequency:

Monday and Sunday

Estimated price:

$506.31–$1,772.09

Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Cape

Ave. Duration:

14h 15m

Frequency:

Monday and Sunday

Estimated price:

$443.02–$1,518.93

Plane from Birmingham Airport to Cape

Ave. Duration:

14h 5m

Frequency:

Monday and Sunday

Estimated price:

$468.34–$1,645.51

Plane from Ringway Airport to Cape

Ave. Duration:

21h 57m

Frequency:

Monday, Tuesday, and Friday

Estimated price:

$455.68–$1,518.93

Plane from Bristol Airport to Cape

Ave. Duration:

17h 45m

Frequency:

Monday

Estimated price:

$430.36–$1,518.93

Ethiopian Airlines

Website:

ethiopianairlines.com/

Plane from Heathrow Airport to Cape

Ave. Duration:

15h 30m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$632.89–$1,645.51

Kenya Airways

Website:

kenya-airways.com/

Plane from Heathrow Airport to Cape

Ave. Duration:

17h 30m

Frequency:

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

Estimated price:

$544.28–$1,645.51

Condor Flugdienst

Website:

condor.com

Plane from London City Airport to Cape

Ave. Duration:

14h 20m

Frequency:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$632.89–$1,772.09

Virgin Atlantic

Website:

virginatlantic.com/

Plane from Heathrow Airport to Cape

Ave. Duration:

11h 35m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$569.60–$1,392.36

Edelweiss Air

Website:

flyedelweiss.com/

Plane from Bristol Airport to Cape

Ave. Duration:

17h 45m

Frequency:

Monday

Estimated price:

$430.36–$1,518.93

Norse Atlantic UK Limited

Website:

flynorse.com/en-US

Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Cape

Ave. Duration:

11h 20m

Frequency:

Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday

Estimated price:

$278.47–$696.18

Plane from Glasgow Airport to Cape

Ave. Duration:

15h 40m

Frequency:

Monday and Wednesday

Estimated price:

$291.13–$759.47

Train operators

Southern

Phone:

+44 3451 27 29 20

Website:

southernrailway.com/

Train from London Bridge to Gatwick

Ave. Duration:

29 min

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$13.92–$21.52

Thameslink

Phone:

0345 026 4700

Website:

thameslinkrailway.com/

Train from London Bridge to Gatwick

Ave. Duration:

28 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$18.99–$40.50

What is the cheapest way to get from United Kingdom to Cape Town?

The cheapest way to get from United Kingdom to Cape Town is to fly which costs $260.87 - $652.17 and takes 16h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from United Kingdom to Cape Town?

The fastest way to get from United Kingdom to Cape Town is to train and fly which takes 14h 20m and costs $250 - $652.17 .

How far is it from United Kingdom to Cape Town?

The distance between United Kingdom and Cape Town is 9729 km.

How long does it take to get from United Kingdom to Cape Town?

It takes approximately 14h 21m to get from United Kingdom to Cape Town, including transfers.

What is the time difference between United Kingdom and Cape Town?

Cape Town is 2h ahead of United Kingdom. It is currently 12:01 in United Kingdom and 14:01 in Cape Town.

Where can I stay near Cape Town?

There are 5912+ hotels available in Cape Town. Prices start at $45.60 per night.

Book in Cape Town

Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

Silo 6, Silo Square, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

Fine

8.9

The Victoria & Alfred Hotel

PierHead, V&A Complex, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town

Great

Derwent House

14 Derwent Road, Cape Town

Great

9.6

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Table Mountain

Table Mountain (Khoekhoe: Huriǂoaxa, lit. 'sea-emerging'; Afrikaans: Tafelberg) is a flat-topped mountain forming a prominent landmark overlooking the city of Cape Town in South Africa.

University of Cape Town

The University of Cape Town (UCT) (Afrikaans: Universiteit van Kaapstad, Xhosa: iYunivesithi yaseKapa) is a public research university in Cape Town, South Africa.

Cape Town Stadium

The Cape Town Stadium (Afrikaans: Kaapstad-stadion; Xhosa: Inkundla yezemidlalo yaseKapa; known until 2025 as the DHL Stadium for sponsorship reasons) is an association football (soccer) and rugby union stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, that was built as part of the country's hosting of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Cape Town

Cape Town is the legislative capital of South Africa. It is the country's oldest city and the seat of the Parliament of South Africa. It is the country's second-largest city, after Johannesburg, and the largest in the Western Cape. The city is part of the City of Cape Town metropolitan municipality.

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Two ways to Travel from United Kingdom to Cape Town

Transport providers

Airlines

KLM

Air France

Lufthansa

British Airways

Swiss

Ethiopian Airlines

Kenya Airways

Condor Flugdienst

Virgin Atlantic

Edelweiss Air

Norse Atlantic UK Limited

Train operators

Southern

Thameslink

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