Flying from Beijing to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): What you need to know
Cape Town is six hours behind Beijing. Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Beijing to CPT, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Popular months like June or other peak periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Beijing to CPT that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between PEK and CPT include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Traveling from central Beijing to PEK takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometers in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Beijing to Cape Town International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to Beijing Capital International Airport:
Beijing Capital International Airport has a solid on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from PEK arrive at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
PEK's address is Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Break up your flight from Beijing to Cape Town International Airport with a stop at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). A major stopover between Beijing Daxing International Airport and CPT, it's the perfect opportunity to recharge before the next leg of your journey.
PKX is around 48 kilometers from central Beijing. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Get a head start on your vacation with an extra night away from home. Before your Beijing to CPT flight, stay in one of these hotels near Beijing Daxing International Airport:
Beijing Daxing International Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 89% of flights leaving here arrive right when they're supposed to.
About Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
If you have a late flight from Beijing to Cape Town International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near CPT:
Follow your own route with a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Rental and find adventure across Cape Town and beyond.
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Beijing to Cape Town International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Central Cape Town is around 19 kilometers from Cape Town International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a car rental, cab or ride-share.
It takes roughly 35 minutes when traveling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Cape Town International Airport is AED 1,876. For a return flight on this route, the best price is AED 3,488. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Beijing to CPT, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Beijing to Cape Town International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Beijing to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Beijing to Cape Town International Airport (CPT). December is the busiest month to visit Cape Town. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in August.
Book a Beijing to CPT plane ticket departing in February if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Cape Town to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Beijing to Cape Town International Airport in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Cape Town
After booking your flight from Beijing to Cape Town International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Cape Town:
Table Mountain and Cecilia, Table Mountain are a couple of major attractions to put on your Cape Town must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at The Rock.
Explore more of South Africa
Saldanha is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Cape Town. Around 121 kilometers away to the northwest, top sights here include North Head Lighthouse, Saldanha Bay Harbour and NG Kerk Saldanha.
If there's time to check out another corner of South Africa, consider Ceres, roughly 97 kilometers northeast of Cape Town. Ceres Mountain Fynbos Nature Reserve, Ceres Mosque and Ceres Sportgronde are among the biggest draws.