Flying from Brussels to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): What you need to know
Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town. The city is in the UTC+2 timezone and is one hour ahead of Brussels.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Brussels to CPT. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as September and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Brussels to CPT leaving from Brussels Airport (BRU), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
BRU is around 13 kilometers from central Brussels. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 20 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Brussels Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Brussels to Cape Town International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
Of the departures from Brussels Airport, 75% land on time at their destination.
Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Brussels to CRL in about 1 hour 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometers away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 55 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Brussels South Charleroi Airport the day before your Brussels to CPT flight:
Brussels South Charleroi Airport has an on-time performance of 78%. This figure shows how often flights that leave from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
About Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Brussels to Cape Town International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near CPT:
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Brussels to Cape Town International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
From Cape Town International Airport, central Cape Town is around 19 kilometers away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Brussels to Cape Town International Airport is P29,828. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P39,705. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Brussels to CPT. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Affordable Brussels to Cape Town International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Brussels to Cape Town International Airport.
The best time to fly from Brussels to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding the best time to fly. December is the quietest month to go to Cape Town. January is when most people book flights from Brussels to Cape Town International Airport (CPT), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
When booking your Brussels to CPT plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Brussels to Cape Town International Airport in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).
More about Cape Town
Start your Cape Town trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Brussels to Cape Town International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Table Mountain and The Rock are just the start of the leading attractions to add to your Cape Town itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden.
Explore more of South Africa
Saldanha is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be explored after you've experienced Cape Town. Around 121 kilometers away to the northwest, top sights here include North Head Lighthouse, Hoedjieskop Museum and Pietskiet Museum.
Any trip through South Africa should include a visit to Ceres. Ceres Mountain Fynbos Nature Reserve and Togryers Museum are just a couple of highlights in this destination, which is around 97 kilometers northeast of Cape Town.