Question 1

How long is the flight from London to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight from London to Cape Town typically takes around 11 hours 40 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, you should allow more time. Typical one-stop journeys take around 25 hours 40 minutes. For the quickest journey, a direct flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there direct flights from London to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are direct flights from London to Cape Town, 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 London to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from London to Cape Town 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), Lufthansa (via Frankfurt) and Qatar 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 London to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from London to Cape Town 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 London to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

On the route from London to Cape Town 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 London to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

On the route from London to Cape Town 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 London to Cape Town depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest direct flight from London to Cape Town usually departs at 07:45. 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 Cape Town.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The last direct flight from London to Cape Town usually departs at 22:30. 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
London Cape Town	Outbound 17/08/26 2 Stopovers (DUB, DOH) FR0031, QR0018, QR1371 32h 00min	Return 15/09/26 1 Stopover (IST) TK0045, TK1241 18h 20min	Ryanair, Qatar Airways		£609
Best option London Cape Town	Outbound 17/08/26 1 Stopover (DOH) BA6169, BA3326 21h 35min	Return 15/09/26 1 Stopover (DOH) BA5819, BA2364 18h 10min	British Airways		£654
London Cape Town	Outbound 17/08/26 1 Stopover (DOH) BA6169, BA3326 21h 35min	Return 15/09/26 1 Stopover (DOH) BA5819, BA2364 18h 10min	British Airways		£684
London Cape Town Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 22/06/26 1 Stopover (JNB) VS0449, FA0600 19h 20min	Return 24/06/26 1 Stopover (JNB) FA0690, VS0450 16h 15min	Virgin Atlantic Airways, Safair	?	£1,039 found yesterday
London Cape Town	Outbound 17/08/26 1 Stopover (DOH) BA6169, BA3326 21h 35min	Return 15/09/26 1 Stopover (DOH) BA5819, BA2364 18h 10min	British Airways		£655
London Cape Town	Outbound 17/08/26 1 Stopover (NBO) KQ0101, KQ0782 18h 10min	Return 15/09/26 1 Stopover (NBO) KQ0785, KQ0100 33h 55min	Kenya Airways		£742
London Cape Town	Outbound 17/08/26 1 Stopover (DOH) BA6169, QR1371 21h 35min	Return 15/09/26 1 Stopover (DOH) BA5819, BA2364 18h 10min	British Airways, Qatar Airways	?	£742
London Cape Town	Outbound 22/06/26 2 Stopovers (BGY, MXP, IST) FR2738, TK1896, TK0044 28h 55min	Return 24/06/26 2 Stopovers (IST, MXP, BGY) TK0045, TK1873, FR2735 27h 30min	Ryanair, Turkish Airlines		£793 found yesterday
London Cape Town	Outbound 17/08/26 1 Stopover (IST) TK1242, TK0044 24h 00min	Return 15/09/26 1 Stopover (IST) TK0045, TK1241 18h 20min	Turkish Airlines		£803
London Cape Town	Outbound 17/08/26 1 Stopover (IST) TK1242, TK0044 24h 00min	Return 15/09/26 1 Stopover (IST) TK0045, TK1241 18h 20min	Turkish Airlines	?	£847

Outbound and return from	£608.99
Flight duration	min. 11:30 / max. 11:55
Return flight duration	min. 11:55/ max. 12:05
Distance	9689 km
Flights per week	24
Departure airport	Airport London (LCY, LGW, LHR, LTN, STN, SEN) (LON)
Arrival airport	Airport Cape Town (CPT)
Destination country	Flights to South Africa

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