Flying from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG): what you need to know
The timezone in Hong Kong is UTC+8, which is six hours ahead of Cape Town.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your CPT to HKG flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as November, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cape Town Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CPT and HKG:
Dubai Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
$684 is the lowest price for a one-way Cape Town Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,109. These fares can change based on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CPT to HKG if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Cape Town Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from CPT to HKG.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cape Town Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport.
Handy information about Cape Town Airport (CPT)
Cape Town Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from CPT land on schedule 81% of the time.
Cape Town Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Cape Town Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near CPT:
Arriving at Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Cape Town Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HKG instead:
When to fly to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Cape Town Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Hong Kong. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Hong Kong is July, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your flights from Cape Town Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CPT to HKG in January. Average temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored once you've seen Hong Kong. Around 129 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Canton Tower, Baiyun Mountain and Yuyuan Garden.
Around 27 kilometres north-west of Hong Kong, Shenzhen is another favourite stop in China. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.