Flying from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Cape Town is two hours ahead of Belfast and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Your BHD to CPT flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cape Town International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BHD and CPT:
London Heathrow Airport
London Gatwick Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way George Best Belfast City Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight is $434. A round-trip fare right now is $529. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from BHD to CPT. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cape Town International Airport.
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Handy information about George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
68.3% of flights that depart George Best Belfast City Airport reach their destination on time.
George Best Belfast City Airport is about 8 kilometers from central Belfast. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near BHD? If you've booked an early flight from George Best Belfast City 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're landing on a late George Best Belfast City Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near CPT:
Grab a Cape Town International Airport rental car and discover Cape Town and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Carwiz and First - Car Rental are well-known companies you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Cape Town International Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Cape Town International Airport is roughly 19 kilometers from the center of Cape Town. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
June is the busiest month for flights from George Best Belfast City 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). Book your flights from George Best Belfast City Airport to Cape Town International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
July sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BHD to CPT sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of South Africa waiting to be discovered. About 56 kilometers north-east of Cape Town, a trip to Paarl will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.
Worcester is another favorite destination in South Africa and is around 97 kilometers east of Cape Town. No journey is complete without a visit to Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.