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Cape Town

BRS → CPT

Bristol to Cape Town

Route
BRS → CPT
Distance
6,038 miles
Non-stop flying time
around 12h 15m
With one stop
usually 16h 15m–18h 15m
Arrive at
Cape Town International Airport
Local time
UTC+2

Leaving from Bristol

South-west of the city, serving the West Country and South Wales. Long-haul choice from Bristol is limited; most itineraries connect through a European hub, or travellers use Heathrow.

Arriving in Cape Town

Table Mountain, the winelands and the Cape Peninsula — one of the world’s great city escapes.

Connections and timing

Typical connecting points on this route: Istanbul, Dubai, Doha, Addis Ababa, Nairobi and major European hubs such as Amsterdam and Paris. Best time to go: november to March is summer and the driest time.

Fares on this route are usually lowest when booked well ahead and outside UK school holidays, Eid and Christmas. Being flexible by a day or two, or flying mid-week, often helps — your consultant will tell you what moves the price on your dates.

Other UK airports to Cape Town

Questions people ask

How long is the flight from Bristol to Cape Town?
The two airports are about 6,038 miles apart. A non-stop flight, where one operates, takes around 12h 15m. With one connection, most journeys take 16h 15m to 18h 15m door to gate, depending on the layover.
Are there direct flights from Bristol to Cape Town?
It depends on the season and the airline — non-stop services start, stop and change frequency through the year. Most travellers on this route connect via Istanbul, Dubai, Doha, Addis Ababa, Nairobi. Call us and a consultant will check what is flying on your dates.
Which airport will I land at?
Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
How can I get the cheapest fare?
Book early, avoid peak holiday weeks, and be flexible by a day or two if you can. Send us your dates and we’ll compare fares across the airlines for you — or call 020 3137 8781, open 24/7.