CPT - Cape Town

Cape Town serves the western side of South Africa and is a gateway to other airports in southern Africa. It is the country's second largest with 8 million passengers in 2023 and its website is www.airports.co.za/airports/cape-town-international-airport

Parking 

There are a few options at the airport.

P1 Parkade 1 (aimed at short stays, disabled spaces on ground floor, short walk to the terminal), P2 Parkade 2 (aimed at short stays, short walk to the terminal), P3 and P4 Shaded (aimed at medium stays, covered walk for ten minutes to the terminal), P5 long stay (aimed at long stays, next to P4 Shaded with a ten minutes plus walk to the terminal).

Drop Off -

The P1 Parkade 1 car park offers up to twenty minutes for free on the ground floor. It is then R26 for the next twenty minutes and R58 for up to an hour. Can be used for pick up too.

Security 

No information

Restaurants and Bars 

There are various food places in the airport.

Mezzanine Level 3 - Alba Easy Lounge, KFC, Mugg & Bean, Ocean Basket, Primi Cafe, Spur, Wimpy

Domestic Departures - Alba Easy Lounge, Mugg & Bean, Wimpy

International Departures - Bistro

Central Terminal - Woolworths Food

Food Court - Barcelos, Debonairs Pizza, Steers, Vida e Cafe

Shops 

There are various shops available. More details can be found here www.airports.co.za/airports/cape-town-international-airport/the-airport/shops-facilities

Domestic Departures - Cape Farmstall & Wine Emporium, Cellini, Electro, Exclusive Books, Express Hair, Love Cape Town, Made in SA, Obey Your Body, Sneakers, True Story, Twill, Yemaya

International Departures - Burberry, Cape Farmstall & Gift Emporium, Capi Electronics, Cellini, Cruciani, Earthchild, Exclusive Books, Out Of Africa, Shimansky, Sneakers, Sunglasses Hut, True Story

Central Terminal - Accessorize, American Swiss, Cellini, CNA@Airports, Gloss Cosmetics, Jeep, Link Pharmacy, MTN, Sunglasses Hut, Vodashop, X Trainer

Food Court - Ocean Africa

Domestic Arrivals - Electro, Loumod

Lounges 

There a couple of lounges open to all.

Domestic Departures - Bidvest Premier

International Departures - Bidvest Premier

Assistance 

The airport recommends that you make contact with your airline or tour operator 48 hours before travel. Details of the assistance available can be found here www.airports.co.za/airports/cape-town-international-airport/the-airport/about-the-airport

Hotels 

There aren't many airport hotels, probably as the city is relatively close. You will find nearby the following.

Road Lodge

Hotel Verde

For hotels near Cape Town airport click the logo below.

Shuttles 

None identified

Immigration

For any information about visas for South Africa you should only refer to the official government information to ensure you are checking the most up to date information www.dha.gov.za/index.php/applying-for-sa-visa

Reclaim

In the reclaim area check the boards for which carousel you need to attend.

Customs 

For any information about bringing things into South Africa you should only refer to the official government information www.sars.gov.za/customs-and-excise/travellers/arrival-in-sa/

Taxis 

Authorised taxis operate from the Central Terminal Building. The following are available.

Official kiosk (walk up) - 0500-0000

Uber - app based, should be 24 hours

Bolt - app based, should be 24 hours

Citi Hopper - 0700-0000 weekdays, 0800-0000 weekends

Centurion - 0600-0000

Buses and Coaches 

Shuttle services operate to Cape Town and some other towns in the area, departing from the International inner lane

Rail and Trams 

There is no rail option.

Routes 

There is no specific destination information. Cape Town operates as a destination for numerous long-haul locations as well as various other African nations, and with the country itself. You can find a list of airlines here www.airports.co.za/airports/cape-town-international-airport/at-the-airport/airlines

Maps 

Details of parking areas can be found here www.airports.co.za/airports/cape-town-international-airport/at-the-airport/parking-maps

Terminal Transfer 

It is a short walk between the domestic and international areas for any connecting flights.

Car Hire 

The various companies can be found in the Transport Plaza, in front of the Central Terminal. There are fully pedestrian routes to reach them.

You will find

Avis/Budget, Europcar, First, Bluu, Hertz, Sani, Tempest, Woodford, Capital