Cape Town International Airport lies about 20 km (12½
mi) southeast of the city center in the Cape Flats. The recently upgraded
domestic and international terminals both have booths run by Cape Town
Tourism, which are open from 7:30 until the last flight comes in.
International carriers flying into Cape Town include Air Namibia, British
Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines, Singapore
Airlines, and South African Airways. Domestic flights are operated by
British Airways/Comair/Kulula.com, Nationwide, 1time, and South African
Airways/SA Airlink/SA Express.
There are no scheduled buses or trains to or from the airport, but there
are plenty of private transportation operators. Shuttle services are based
inside the domestic baggage hall and outside the international terminal, and
can be phoned for airport drop-offs (as can other shuttle and taxi
operators). Rates vary depending on the operator, the number in the group,
the destination, and the time of arrival. As a single traveler, you can pay
less if you're prepared to share the ride with others. One person going into
the city center pays between R110 and R195, whereas the rate for a group of
four is R140 to R210. A surcharge of up to 50% is usually levied from 10 PM
until early morning, and some shuttles charge more for arrivals than for
departures to cover waiting time. Metered taxis can also be found outside
the terminals. Reports of overcharging are common, so check the fare first.
A ride into the center of town costs around R160 with Dalhouzie/Touch Down
and about R210 with Marine Taxis. For the ultimate luxury ride you can hire
a six-seat Lincoln stretch limo from Cape Limo Services. Rates are R1,000
for the first two hours and R300 per hour thereafter (add extra for gas if
you travel outside the Cape Town area).
Airport
Airport Transfers
Cape Limo
Services (PHONE: 021/785-3100,
capelimo@iafrica.com).
City Hopper
(PHONE: 021/934-4440).
Dalhouzie/Touch Down Taxis (PHONE:
021/919-4659 or 021/919-2834).
Dumalisila
(PHONE: 021/934-1660).
Legend Tours
and Transfers (PHONE: 021/936-2814).
Magic Bus
(PHONE: 021/934-5455).
Marine Taxis
(PHONE: 021/434-0434).
Way to Go
(PHONE: 021/934-2503).