Cairo to Cape Town (CAI–CPT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CAI Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between CAI and CPT. Nearest airports to CAI with scheduled service: Capital International Airport (CCE, 27 mi) · Sphinx International Airport (SPX, 30 mi) · Port Said International Airport (PSD, 95 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
JNB Johannesburg 10h 25m MS → 4Z5ZEK Johannesburg (JNB) to Cape Town flights
ADD Addis Ababa 11h 50m ETMS → A3AIET Addis Ababa (ADD) to Cape Town flights
DOH Doha 13h 50m ACB6JL → ASATAY Doha (DOH) to Cape Town flights
IST Istanbul 14h 20m ETJUMS → 6ETK Istanbul (IST) to Cape Town flights
DXB Dubai 15h 20m EKMKMS → DEEKSA Dubai (DXB) to Cape Town flights
LHR London 17h 32m ACBAMS → BA London (LHR) to Cape Town flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 17h 56m ACDELH → LHNH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Cape Town flights
NBO Nairobi 23h 15m EYKQMS → KQ Nairobi (NBO) to Cape Town flights
AMS Amsterdam 25h 30m ETHVKL → KLSK Amsterdam (AMS) to Cape Town flights
ZRH Zurich 27h 38m LXMS → WK Zurich (ZRH) to Cape Town flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Cairo to Cape Town
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between CAI and CPT, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CAI to CPT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
JNB ~10h 25m ADD ~11h 50m DOH ~13h 50m IST ~14h 20m DXB ~15h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
743
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Cape Town is 1 hour behind Cairo.
CAI: EEST · CPT: SAST

When it's 6:00 PM in Cairo, it's 5:00 PM in Cape Town.
Visa & Entry

Egyptian passport holders require a visa to enter South Africa. An eVisa can be applied for online through the South African Department of Home Affairs portal, though system availability can vary. Travelers arriving with an eVisa must enter through O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. Passport must be valid for at least 30 days beyond the planned departure date, with at least two blank pages. A yellow fever vaccination certificate may be required.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to CAI

Cairo has no direct rail link to the airport yet. Metro Line 3 terminates at Adly Mansour station, still several kilometers short of CAI. From Adly Mansour, taxis or ride-hails cover the remaining distance in 15-20 minutes. Uber and Careem from downtown Cairo to the airport cost EGP 100-200 and take 45-60 minutes outside rush hour. Rush hour (7:00-10:00, 16:00-20:00) on the Ring Road can double that.

Yellow metered taxis charge EGP 150-300 depending on your starting point. Old black-and-white taxis lack meters, so agree on a price before getting in. CTA public buses 356, 400, and 1138 run from central Cairo to the airport (EGP 5-25) but are slow and crowded. Airport shuttle buses from major hotels cost EGP 25-50. For reliability, Uber or Careem with a pre-set fare is the path of least friction.

Facts

CAI–CPT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cairo to Cape Town route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CAI
Full nameCairo International Airport
IATA / ICAOCAI / HECA
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Passengers/yr29.0M
Elevation322 ft / 98 m
Destination: CPT
Full nameCape Town International Airport
IATA / ICAOCPT / FACT
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation151 ft / 46 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAI to CPT flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include O.R. Tambo, Addis Ababa Bole and Hamad.
Cape Town is 1 hour behind Cairo.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via O.R. Tambo, Addis Ababa Bole and Hamad. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.