Airport Cape Town Intl Airport

The airport was opened in 1954 replacing Wingfield Aerodrome, Cape Town’s previous airport. In 2012, Cape Town International Airport handled 8.5 million passengers, becoming the second busiest airport in South Africa.

Cape Town International Airport has been distinguished several times. In 2013, it received, among others, the international SKY TRAX World Airport Awards in the category: the best airport in Africa.

Hotel infrastructure is located in Cape Town and it includes, for instance, Holiday Inn Express Cape Town Center and the Taj Cape Town Hotel.

Bus
My CiTi Bus line connects the airport with Cape Town city centre. The starting station is located near the railway station at Hertzog Boulevard. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city centre by bus. 53 ZAR (one-way) tickets can be purchased at the airport or at the Cape Town starting station. The bus stop at the airport is located on the doorstep of the terminal.

First bus from Cape Town departs at 4:20 a.m. and runs every 20 minutes. First bus from the airport departs at 5:00 a.m. and runs every 20 minutes. For security reasons airport personnel recommend that travelers use the only officially authorized taxi company, Touch-Down Taxis. The agency can be contacted on: +27 (0) 83 652 0786. Cape Town International Airport is located approximately 12 miles (20 km) from the city centre. To get to the airport drive the N2 highway towards the airport, then take exit 16 onto Airport Approach Rd that leads straight to the destination.

Coordinates for GPS car navigation systems:

P1 & P2 / P3 & P4

0-1h: 16 ZAR / 10 ZAR
1-2h: 35 ZAR / 22 ZAR
2-3h: 55 ZAR / 32 ZAR
3-4h: 65 ZAR / 42 ZAR
4-12h: 105 ZAR / 80 ZAR
12-24h: 150 ZAR / 105 ZAR
24+ 90 ZAR / 55 ZAR for additional 12 hours

P5: 0-5 days: 545 ZAR (cheapest tariff)

Fast pick-up zone is located on the ground floor (P1).

Parking tariff:
0-30 min: no charge
31-45 min: 16 ZAR
45-60 min: 40 ZAR

Shopping – a variety of retail outlets, including: clothing retailers, confectionery, duty-free shops, music shops, bookshops, pharmacy, and souvenir shops.

Car hire – currently nine car rental agencies operate at Cape Town Airport. Their offices are located in the building between P3 and P4 parkades.

Gastronomy – a wide range of gastronomic services: cafés, restaurants, fast food restaurants. The biggest number of cafés and restaurants is located in the open–access zone on the ground floor and the third level.

Disabled passengers – please inform airport personnel about disabled passengers at least 48 hours prior to flight departure time to ensure that wheelchair and special assistance staff are arranged for. Phone: +27 (0) 21 935 3737.

Financial services  – at the airport there are Master Currency foreign exchange and two bank branches: ABSA and Bidvest.

Internet – there is a possibility to access chargeable WiFi network.

Other – baby changing stations are available at most women’s restrooms.

 

Private Bag X9002

Call centre:
+27 (0)21 937 1200