Traveling from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Dublin Airport (DUB): what you need to know
Dublin is two hours behind Cape Town and is in the UTC+0 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CPT to DUB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as November, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cape Town Airport to Dublin Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between CPT and DUB:
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Dublin Airport (DUB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cape Town Airport to Dublin Airport flight is $239. A return plane ticket right now is $633. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap tickets from CPT to DUB, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Cape Town Airport to Dublin Airport across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Handy information about Cape Town Airport (CPT)
81% of flights departing from Cape Town Airport touch down at their destination as planned. Given its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from CPT.
To reach Cape Town Airport from central Cape Town, it takes about 25 minutes if you're traveling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Cape Town Airport to Dublin Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near CPT:
Arriving at Dublin Airport (DUB)
If you're landing on a late Cape Town Airport to Dublin Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near DUB:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Dublin Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Easirent, Budget or Carhire to explore Dublin and beyond.
Booking your ride from Dublin Airport about two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Dublin Airport (DUB) to central Dublin
From Dublin Airport, Dublin is approximately 11 kilometers away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the center driving.
It'll take around 30 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
When to fly to Dublin Airport (DUB)
July is the busiest month for flights from Cape Town Airport to Dublin Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Dublin in March.
The warmest month in Dublin is July, with the temperature ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Lock in your flights from Cape Town Airport to Dublin Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from CPT to DUB in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of Ireland
Dublin has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Ireland just waiting to be explored. About 225 kilometers south-west of Dublin, a trip to Cork will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Blarney Castle & Gardens, Blarney Castle House(Teach Caisleán na Blarnan) and Blarney Stone.