Travelling from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Cape Town is one hour ahead of Cologne and observes the UTC+2 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your CGN to CPT flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Cologne Bonn Airport to Cape Town International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between CGN and CPT include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Right now, $914 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Cologne Bonn Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,082. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from CGN to CPT, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Cape Town International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from CGN to CPT by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Cape Town International Airport.
Handy information about Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
When it comes to Cologne Bonn Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.45% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Cologne Bonn Airport from central Cologne, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to CGN? If you've booked an early flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Cape Town International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
If you have a late Cologne Bonn Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near CPT:
Pick up a Cape Town International Airport rental car and explore Cape Town and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Carwiz and First - Car Hire are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Cape Town International Airport about one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Cape Town International Airport to central Cape Town has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
June is the most popular month for flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Cape Town International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Cape Town in April.
The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Cape Town International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CGN to CPT in July. Average temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of South Africa
Paarl is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Cape Town. Around 56 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.
If there's time to check out another great destination in South Africa, consider Worcester, roughly 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall are highlights.