Travelling from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG): what you need to know
Hong Kong's timezone is UTC+8, making Hong Kong six hours ahead of Cape Town.
To ensure you get on your CPT to HKG flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Cape Town International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between CPT and HKG include:
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Currently, $653 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,323. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from CPT to HKG, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from Cape Town International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport.
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Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Cape Town International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport.
Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
81.65% of flights departing from Cape Town International Airport arrive at their destination on time. With its dependable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when setting off from CPT.
Cape Town International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to CPT:
Arriving at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
If you're landing on a late Cape Town International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near HKG:
Getting from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to central Hong Kong
You'll find HKG at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
Hong Kong International Airport to the centre of Hong Kong has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
When to fly to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
The quietest month for a flight from Cape Town International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport is April, while April is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Hong Kong based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Hong Kong during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CPT to HKG sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
You've visited Hong Kong, now it's time to explore other parts of China. Travel about 129 kilometres north-west to Guangzhou to tick off its leading sights. From Canton Tower to Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another major stop in China, head for Shenzhen, about 27 kilometres north-west of Hong Kong. Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning are highlights.