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Cape Town

GLA → CPT

Glasgow to Cape Town

Route
GLA → CPT
Distance
6,354 miles
Non-stop flying time
around 13 hours
With one stop
usually 17 hours–19 hours
Arrive at
Cape Town International Airport
Local time
UTC+2

Leaving from Glasgow

West of the city near Paisley, with regular express buses to the centre. Emirates connects Glasgow to its Dubai hub; other itineraries route through London or a European hub.

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 Glasgow to Cape Town?
The two airports are about 6,354 miles apart. A non-stop flight, where one operates, takes around 13 hours. With one connection, most journeys take 17 hours to 19 hours door to gate, depending on the layover.
Are there direct flights from Glasgow 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.