Flights from Cape Town to London

Flights from Cape to London: Journey Details

Those searching for direct Cape Town to London flights can choose from at least two per day and four on Friday and Sunday. Both British Airways and American Airlines offer direct flights with departures in the evening. A direct flight takes around 13 hours but an hour must be added to cover the time difference. Many other airlines such as Turkish Airlines, Air France, KLM, Air Canada, Emirates, Virgin Atlantic and Etihad offer services with one or two stops en route - they are usually cheaper than direct flights but can take much longer.

Taking a Flight from Cape Town

All Cape Town to London flights depart from Cape Town International Airport. The airport is approximately 20 km east of the city and north of the Cape Flats district. Those driving to the airport should remain on the main N2 road before taking the M3 or M5 south. Travellers, even those coming from the south of the city, should not be tempted to take shortcuts on Lansdowne Road or Eisleben Road despite prompts from Google Maps. The Cape Flats areas of Mitchell's Plains and Khayalitsha can be extremely dangerous and crime rates are high. The MiCiti bus service takes travellers from the centre of Cape Town to the airport and taxis are also readily available in most parts of the city.

Flying into London

The Palace of Westminster, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace are just some of London's famous landmarks. The city boasts some of the finest shopping and entertainment in the world. Visitors can shop in stores like Harrods or Selfridges or unique markets like Camden Lock before enjoying the clubs and theatres of the West End. All direct Cape Town to London flights land at Heathrow Airport which is about 22 km from the city centre. It's easy to reach central London using TFL London Underground (Piccadilly Line). There is an express train service that takes 15 minutes to reach Paddington Station and which departs every 15 minutes as well as a slower train that stops at stations en route. Local buses serve Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station and National Express operates a service to Victoria Station. All of the major car hire providers are also represented at Heathrow, while taxis can be hired outside the terminal.