Flying from Seoul to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): What you need to know
Cape Town is seven hours behind Seoul. Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town, which is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Seoul to CPT. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're traveling during peak periods in general.
Airports in Seoul
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Seoul to CPT with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between ICN and CPT include:
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
The journey from central Seoul to ICN takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometers in 1 hour 5 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Seoul Incheon International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Seoul to Cape Town International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
74% of flights taking off from Seoul Incheon International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
On public transport, you can travel from central Seoul to GMP in about 35 minutes. The airport is roughly 16 kilometers away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 30 minutes.
Get your vacation started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Seoul to CPT flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Seoul Gimpo International Airport:
The majority of flights that leave Seoul Gimpo International Airport reach their destination right on cue. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Seoul to Cape Town International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near CPT:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Seoul to Cape Town International Airport flight.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Cape Town International Airport is around 19 kilometers from central Cape Town. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seoul to Cape Town International Airport is AED 1,878. For a return flight on this route, the best price is AED 2,753. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Seoul to CPT. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Cheap Seoul to Cape Town International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on plane tickets from Seoul to CPT.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Seoul to Cape Town International Airport.
The best time to fly from Seoul to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. December is the quietest month to visit Cape Town. January is when most people book flights from Seoul to Cape Town International Airport (CPT), which may be ideal if you enjoy traveling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Seoul to CPT plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from Seoul to Cape Town International Airport in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF).
More about Cape Town
Start your Cape Town trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Seoul to Cape Town International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Table Mountain, The Rock and Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Cape Town itinerary.
Explore more of South Africa
You've done Cape Town, now it's time to explore other parts of South Africa. Travel about 121 kilometers northwest to Saldanha to check off its top attractions. From North Head Lighthouse to Hoedjieskop Museum and Pietskiet Museum, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Next stop? Head for Ceres. It's about 97 kilometers northeast of Cape Town and features highlights including Ceres Mountain Fynbos Nature Reserve and Togryers Museum.
