Flying from Rome to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): What you need to know
Rome is home to a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Rome to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flying out of Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) or Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town. The city operates on the UTC+2 timezone and is one hour ahead of Rome.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Rome to CPT.
Peak season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Rome to CPT that include a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between FCO and CPT include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
FCO is about 32 kilometers from central Rome. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Rome to Cape Town International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport:
70.57% of flights that depart Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
On public transport, you can travel from central Rome to CIA in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 18 kilometers away, and getting there by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Rome to CPT flight? Kick back in a hotel near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport before your vacation officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
73.18% of flights departing Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Rome to Cape Town International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near CPT:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Rental and explore beyond Cape Town's main sights.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around one week ahead of your Rome to Cape Town International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
$355 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Rome to Cape Town International Airport. Return flights start from $583. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Rome to CPT if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Rome to Cape Town International Airport ticket.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Rome to CPT.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Rome to Cape Town International Airport.
The best time to fly from Rome to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
June is the busiest month for flights from Rome to Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Visit Cape Town in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your Rome to CPT plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Rome to Cape Town International Airport in July when temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Cape Town
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Cape Town right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Rome to Cape Town International Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Table Mountain, Cecilia, Table Mountain and The Rock are major attractions which should feature on every Cape Town itinerary.
Explore more of South Africa
Saldanha is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Cape Town. Around 121 kilometers away to the north-west, its top attractions include North Head Lighthouse, Saldanha Bay Harbour and NG Kerk Saldanha.
Around 97 kilometers north-east of Cape Town, Ceres is another essential stop in South Africa. No visit is complete without checking out Ceres Mountain Fynbos Nature Reserve, Ceres Mosque and Ceres Sportgronde.
