Travelling from Bucharest to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is Bucharest's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Bucharest to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) jetting off from here.
Cape Town's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Bucharest. Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town.
To ensure you catch your flight from Bucharest to CPT, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Bucharest to CPT. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP). Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Located around 21 kilometres from the centre of Bucharest, OTP can be reached in approximately 34 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour and 36 minutes.
Want a handy hotel close to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Bucharest to Cape Town International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
About Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Consider staying in a hotel near CPT if you have a late flight from Bucharest to Cape Town International Airport. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Cape Town International Airport to the centre of Cape Town takes about 21 minutes by car. It's approximately 19 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
C$564 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Cape Town International Airport. Return flights start from C$1,014. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
It's a good idea to book early if you're hoping to get flight tickets from Bucharest to CPT. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your ticket from Bucharest to Cape Town International Airport.
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The best time to fly from Bucharest to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
June is the busiest month for flights from Bucharest to Cape Town International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Cape Town in April when things are quieter.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Cape Town. The warmest month is February. Lock in your flights from Bucharest to CPT sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 27ºC.
Travel in July if you want cooler conditions. Temperatures average between 9ºC and 19ºC. However, this city promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Bucharest to Cape Town International Airport.
More about Cape Town
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Cape Town right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Bucharest to Cape Town International Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Table Mountain, Battery Park @ V&A Waterfront and Robben Island are top sights which should be on every Cape Town itinerary.
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