Question 1

How long is the flight from Cape Town to London?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight from Cape Town to London typically takes around 12 hours. If you choose a connecting flight, you should allow more time. Typical one-stop journeys take around 25 hours 45 minutes. For the quickest journey, a direct flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there direct flights from Cape Town to London?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are direct flights from Cape Town to London, although not necessarily every day. On average, around 8 to 9 flights per week are available. If you have flexibility with your travel dates, you will find it easier to secure a suitable direct connection.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from Cape Town to London?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Cape Town to London are operated by, among others, British Airways, Norse Atlantic UK and Virgin Atlantic. There are also connecting flights with one stop, for example with Emirates (via Dubai), Qatar Airways (via Doha) and British Airways (via Doha). If a short travel time matters to you, a direct flight is usually the most convenient option. Connecting flights often give you more choice of departure times and airlines.

Question 4

On which days are there direct flights from Cape Town to London?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Cape Town to London operate daily. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day has no direct service, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

Question 5

How many flights are there per day from Cape Town to London?

Accepted Answer

On the route from Cape Town to London there are on average around 1 to 2 flights per day. The number of services can vary by day of the week and season. If you are flexible with your dates, it is worth comparing several departure days.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from Cape Town to London?

Accepted Answer

On the route from Cape Town to London there are around 8 to 9 flights per week. The number of services can vary depending on the season and day of the week. If you have flexibility, it is worth looking at several departure days to find the best option.

Question 7

When does the first flight from Cape Town to London depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest direct flight from Cape Town to London usually departs at 00:10. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are particularly useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in London.

Question 8

When does the last flight from Cape Town to London depart?

Accepted Answer

The last direct flight from Cape Town to London usually departs at 23:45. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a direct flight, as a connecting service could push the arrival time significantly later.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Cape Town London	Outbound 03/08/26 1 Stopover (DXB) EK0773, EK0009 31h 30min	Return 20/08/26 1 Stopover (DXB) EK0016, EK0772 19h 55min	Emirates Airline		£598
Best option Cape Town London	Outbound 06/10/26 direct Z00796 11h 45min	Return 23/10/26 direct Z00795 11h 30min	Norse Atlantic UK	?	£771
Cape Town London	Outbound 03/08/26 1 Stopover (DXB) EK0771, EK0011 37h 55min	Return 20/08/26 1 Stopover (DXB) EK0070, EK0772 34h 35min	Emirates Airline		£602
Cape Town London	Outbound 03/08/26 1 Stopover (DXB) EK0771, EK0011 37h 55min	Return 20/08/26 1 Stopover (DXB) EK0070, EK0772 34h 35min	Emirates Airline		£603
Cape Town London	Outbound 06/10/26 1 Stopover (DOH) QR1372, QR0329 36h 10min	Return 23/10/26 1 Stopover (DOH) QR0330, QR1371 32h 20min	Qatar Airways		£632
Cape Town London	Outbound 06/10/26 1 Stopover (DOH) QR1370, QR0329 18h 25min	Return 23/10/26 1 Stopover (DOH) QR0330, QR1371 32h 20min	Qatar Airways		£639
Cape Town London	Outbound 06/10/26 1 Stopover (DOH) QR1370, QR0329 18h 25min	Return 23/10/26 1 Stopover (DOH) QR0330, QR1371 32h 20min	Qatar Airways		£640
Cape Town London	Outbound 03/08/26 1 Stopover (IST) TK0045, TK1963 21h 35min	Return 20/08/26 1 Stopover (IST) TK1930, TK0044 27h 20min	Turkish Airlines		£642
Cape Town London	Outbound 17/08/26 1 Stopover (DXB) EK0773, EK0029 26h 10min	Return 15/09/26 2 Stopovers (DUB, FRA) BA0826, LH0979, LH0576 24h 15min	Emirates Airline		£650
Cape Town London	Outbound 17/08/26 1 Stopover (DXB) EK0773, EK0015 24h 20min	Return 15/09/26 1 Stopover (DXB) EK0016, EK0778 26h 30min	Emirates Airline		£660

Outbound and return from	£597.99
Flight duration	min. 11:55 / max. 12:05
Return flight duration	min. 11:30/ max. 11:55
Distance	9689 km
Flights per week	23
Departure airport	Airport Cape Town (CPT)
Departure country	Flights from South Africa
Arrival airport	Airport London (LCY, LGW, LHR, LTN, STN, SEN) (LON)
Destination country	Flights to United Kingdom

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