Flying from Frankfurt to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports to choose from in Frankfurt. Check out your options leaving from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) or Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) when searching for a flight from Frankfurt to Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
Hop on a direct Frankfurt to Cape Town International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 11 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Cape Town is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Frankfurt. Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town.
Choose from 8 direct services every week between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT). This is the busiest route, with Condor offering a 7:30pm departure from FRA to CPT.
To ensure you get on your flight from Frankfurt to CPT, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During high season, expect extended wait times and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Nonstop flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) can be booked from here.
When taking off from FRA, you can catch a direct flight from Frankfurt to Cape Town International Airport with Lufthansa.
The majority of travellers prefer to book seats with Lufthansa from FRA to CPT.
Condor is the most punctual carrier on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Frankfurt to CPT that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from Frankfurt Airport (FRA), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between FRA and CPT include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Travelling from central Frankfurt to FRA takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Frankfurt to Cape Town International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these stays close to Frankfurt Airport:
67.47% of flights taking off from Frankfurt Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
On public transport, you can travel from central Frankfurt to HHN in around 2 hours 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 121 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Frankfurt to CPT flight? Relax in a hotel near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport has an on-time performance rate of 53.13%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive on time.
About Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
If you have a late flight from Frankfurt to Cape Town International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near CPT:
Grab a Cape Town International Airport rental car and explore Cape Town and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Carwiz and First - Car Hire are leading providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Frankfurt to Cape Town International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Right now, Rs99,391 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Cape Town International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs163,938. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Snap up cheap flights from Frankfurt to CPT by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for November. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on Frankfurt to Cape Town International Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Lock in a cheap flight from Frankfurt to Cape Town International Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
June is the most popular month for flights from Frankfurt to Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Visit Cape Town in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 27ºC. Book your Frankfurt to CPT flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
July sees temperatures of between 9ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Frankfurt to Cape Town International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Cape Town
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Cape Town right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Cape Town International Airport:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in Cape Town when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at Table Mountain followed by Cecilia, Table Mountain and The Rock.
Explore more of South Africa
Saldanha is just one of the many cities in South Africa waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Cape Town. Around 121 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include North Head Lighthouse, Saldanha Bay Harbour and NG Kerk Saldanha.
Ceres is another essential stop in South Africa and is around 97 kilometres north-east of Cape Town. No journey is complete without seeing Ceres Mountain Fynbos Nature Reserve, Ceres Mosque and Ceres Sportgronde.
