Travelling from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Belfast: what you need to know
Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town. Operating on the UTC+0 timezone, Belfast is 2 hours behind Cape Town.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from CPT to Belfast.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as June and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from CPT to Belfast. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
To enter United Kingdom for tourism purposes, you will need an embassy visa if you hold a passport from South Africa. However, visa rules can change and you may need additional documents depending on the length and purpose of your visit. Always check the most recent guidelines before you book your cheap ticket from Cape Town International Airport to Belfast.
To reach CPT from central Cape Town, it'll take about 21 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Belfast? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near CPT:
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Belfast
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Cape Town International Airport to Belfast is C$419. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,141. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CPT to Belfast if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Cape Town International Airport to Belfast throughout the entire month. It's the best way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Belfast International Airport (BFS) is around 32 kilometres from central Belfast. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 31 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 2 hours and 2 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Cape Town International Airport to Belfast, 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 accommodation options near BFS:
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) is around 8 kilometres from the centre of Belfast. Once you've hopped off your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Belfast, it'll take you around 12 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Public transport will get you there in around 22 minutes.
There are some great places where you can rest ahead of your adventure near BHD. Tuck yourself in and get cozy after your flight from CPT to Belfast at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Belfast
August is the busiest month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Belfast. To escape the crowds, travel to Belfast in February when it's quieter.
Lock in your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Belfast for July to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 10ºC to 19ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC and 8ºC. Search for cheap flights from CPT to Belfast sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Belfast
After locking in your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Belfast, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Belfast:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Titanic Belfast, Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre and Botanic Gardens are popular attractions which should be on any good Belfast itinerary.
Complete your Belfast trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in Belfast and see the sights at your leisure. Easily compare options in one place to find the perfect ride once you've booked your hotel and cheap flights from Cape Town International Airport to Belfast.