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. This makes the direct service the fastest and most convenient way to travel between Cape Town and London. It is worth checking flight times when searching, as these can vary by airline and travel date.

Question 2

Are there direct flights from Cape Town to London?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are direct flights from Cape Town to London, with an average of around 5 to 6 flights per day, operated by, among others, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Norse Atlantic UK. If you want to travel without a stopover, it is worth filtering specifically for direct flights when searching.

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, Virgin Atlantic and Norse Atlantic UK. These services take you to London without any stops, making them particularly handy for short breaks or weekend trips. It is still worth comparing departure times and airline policies, as baggage rules and additional charges can vary.

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

From Cape Town to London there are on average around 5 to 6 flights per day. This usually means you have a good choice of departure times. Particularly if you are flexible, you can easily compare times, prices and airlines.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

From Cape Town to London there are around 37 to 38 flights per week. This means you usually have suitable connections to choose from on several days and at various times. As well as price, it is worth comparing flight duration, airline and any potential additional charges.

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
Best option Cape Town London	Outbound 15/10/26 direct Z00796 11h 45min	Return 11/11/26 direct Z00753 11h 30min	Norse Atlantic UK		£480
Cape Town London	Outbound 01/12/26 1 Stopover (IST) TK0045, TK1981 17h 50min	Return 08/12/26 1 Stopover (IST) TK1998, TK0044 16h 40min	Turkish Airlines		£591
Cape Town London Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 17/11/26 direct Z00754 11h 45min	Return 17/12/26 1 Stopover (IST) W95729, TK0044 19h 05min	Norse Atlantic UK		£1,096
Cape Town London	Outbound 15/10/26 direct Z00796 11h 45min	Return 11/11/26 direct Z00753 11h 30min	Norse Atlantic UK		£516
Cape Town London	Outbound 15/10/26 direct Z00796 11h 45min	Return 11/11/26 direct Z00753 11h 30min	Norse Atlantic UK		£517
Cape Town London	Outbound 15/10/26 direct Z00796 11h 45min	Return 11/11/26 direct Z00753 11h 30min	Norse Atlantic UK	?	£541
Cape Town London	Outbound 15/10/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX8085, LX0318 16h 55min	Return 11/11/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX0325, LX8086 36h 25min	Swiss International Air Lines		£583
Cape Town London	Outbound 15/10/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX8085, LX0318 16h 55min	Return 11/11/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX0325, LX8086 36h 25min	Swiss International Air Lines		£584
Cape Town London	Outbound 15/10/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX8085, LX0318 16h 55min	Return 11/11/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX0325, LX8086 36h 25min	Swiss International Air Lines		£585
Cape Town London	Outbound 15/10/26 direct Z00796 11h 45min	Return 11/11/26 direct Z00753 11h 30min	Norse Atlantic UK		£590

Outbound and return from	£ 480,00
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
Departure country - Arrival airport	South Africa - London (LCY, LGW, LHR, LTN, STN, SEN)
Departure airport - Destination country	Cape Town - United Kingdom

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