Travelling from Malaga Airport (AGP) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Cape Town is one hour ahead of Málaga and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Your AGP to CPT flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Malaga Airport to Cape Town Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between AGP and CPT include:
Istanbul Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Malaga Airport (AGP) to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
Currently, Rs123,311 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Malaga Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs199,947. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from AGP to CPT. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Malaga Airport to Cape Town Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from AGP to CPT by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Malaga Airport to Cape Town Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Malaga Airport (AGP)
When it comes to Malaga Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Malaga Airport from central Málaga, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 15 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Malaga Airport to Cape Town Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to AGP:
Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Malaga Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Cape Town Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Rental and chase adventure across Cape Town and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Cape Town Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
From Cape Town Airport, Cape Town is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
November is the most popular month for flights from Malaga Airport to Cape Town Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Cape Town in March.
The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Malaga Airport to Cape Town Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from AGP to CPT in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC and 18ºC on average.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of South Africa you should also see. About 56 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, a trip to Paarl will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Zandwijk Wines, Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in South Africa, head for Worcester, about 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum are key highlights.
