Cheap Flights from Dubai to Cape Town

Cape Town International Airport is the main airport serving Cape Town located roughly 20 km from the city. Travelers looking to fly from Dubai to Cape Town can catch flights with Emirates, currently the only airline providing flights on this route. All flights to Cape Town from Dubai depart from Dubai International Airport, the country’s main airport, not to be confused with Al Maktoum International Airport. Read our guide to the Emirates baggage allowance.

* This information is correct as of February 2018

Airport Information - Arriving

Cape Town International Airport is the second busiest airport in South Africa handling a range of flights across the globe. When your flight has arrived at the airport, there is a special bus service which runs into the center of Cape Town if you would rather not shell out on a private taxi. While you wait at the airport you can enjoy an excellent range of amenities and facilities to meet your needs. There are plenty of designer, retail and duty-free shops available to browse through, while the airport is also home to several dining and drinking establishments and also provides travelers with free Wi-Fi for up to four hours.

Airport Information - Departing

Dubai International Airport is the main airport serving Dubai and also one of the busiest airports in the world’s comprised of three passenger terminals. Passengers catching flights with Emirates will be based at Terminal 3 which is the home of all Emirates flights at the airport. It is incredibly easy to reach the airport from Dubai as both Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 are connected to the Dubai metro network, although there are also public buses available if you would prefer. Inside the airport you can look forward to a wealth of opportunities, with the airport is celebrated as one of the finest in the world. As well as a huge variety of designer, luxury and duty-free shopping, you’ll find many different restaurants, cafés and fast food outlets. In addition to this, the airport provides further luxuries such as free Wi-Fi, on-site spa services and even indoor gardens.

What to Expect in Cape Town

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In Cape Town it is generally quite warm and sunny with average highs in the mid-20s, while the coolest period in the year is from June until September which sees average highs of below 20 degrees. UAE national traveling to South Africa will need to make a visa application before traveling to the country, so make sure you do this with plenty of time to spare. Cape Town is served by a public transport network which consists of buses, minibuses and trains, while there are a number of car rental agencies available at Cape Town International Airport.

Further reading on Cape Town

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