Flights from London to Cape Town

Arriving in Cape Town

Book your tickets to Cape Town with Etihad Airways and prepare to be mesmerized by the magnificent beauty of this jewel of South Africa. The warm and friendly people of this picturesque city by the sea are waiting to welcome you.

Plan Your Cape Town Holiday

Whether your ideal vacation consists of long and lazy days on the beach or heart pounding adventure, Cape Town is sure to meet your needs. The city boasts several world class beaches, lovely cafes along the shore, places to shop and peruse and vistas that will help you relax and unwind. For the more adventurous there is shark cage diving, sand boarding and mountain trekking that will surely get your adrenaline flowing.

Peak tourist season runs from October to April as the long and hot dry season envelopes the city. It is busiest during the months of December through January as tourist flock to the sun drenched beaches. Book your tickets to Cape Town early if coming then. Cheap hotels in Cape Town can be found more easily May through August. Flight deals to Cape Town can always be found at any time of year with Etihad Airway’s fantastic Deals section.

Flying from London

Book your flights from London to hundreds of destinations worldwide with Etihad Airways. We ensure exceptional service from the time of reservation until your arrival at your destination.

Major Airports in London

Six international airports serve London with Heathrow (LHR) being the largest. Heathrow has five passenger terminals. Terminals 1 and 3 are a short walk from each other, while free trains and buses serve 4 and 5.

The Gatwick Airport (LGW) is London’s second largest airport with two terminals, which are connected by a free shuttle service for passengers.

Airport Transportation in London

A taxi to Heathrow Airport from central London typically takes between 50 and 75 minutes. If you’re getting a train to Heathrow Airport, the Heathrow Express takes between 15 and 32 minutes depending on the terminal you need. Alternatively, you can get a bus to Heathrow Airport, which stops between Terminals 1 and 3. The station is open 24 hours and the travel centre is open from 06:00 to 22:30.

A taxi to Gatwick Airport will take close to 65 minutes while a train to Gatwick Airport takes 30 minutes. You can also catch a bus to Gatwick Airport. The trip lasts 1 hour 5 minutes.

Choose Etihad Airways, the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates, for flights from London to Cape Town on which you will be travelling in comfort and style.