Cape Town to Frankfurt am Main (CPT–FRA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CPT–FRA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Condor and Lufthansa lead the route. The flight covers 5,837 miles in approximately 11h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE Condor | 8 | 339 | 12h04-12h10 | – | – | – |
| LH Lufthansa | 7 | 343 | 11h50 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CPT: SAST · FRA: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Cape Town, it's 5:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main.
S8/S9 S-Bahn to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (15 min, €5.65) departs from the basement of Terminal 1 Regional station. For long-distance travel to other German cities, the Fernbahnhof (separate building, connected by walkway) has direct ICE services; check if your train stops here before going into the city.Taxis from Terminal 1/2 to Frankfurt city centre cost €25–40. Rental car agencies are at both terminals. Terminal 2 is connected to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine monorail; allow 5–10 minutes for the transfer. No airport supplement applies to Frankfurt public transit.
Continental climate with moderate continental influence. Winters are cold (−1 to 5°C) with periodic snow and ice. FRA handles de-icing well but heavy snowfall causes delays across the network. Fog along the Rhine Valley is a significant departure risk in November through January, sometimes persisting until midday.
Summers are warm (22–30°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause brief but sharp delays. Spring is mild and damp. Autumn offers the best settled weather. FRA is a major hub. Weather delays cascade through Lufthansa's global network.
CPT–FRA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CPT to FRA
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) are connected by nonstop service from Condor and Lufthansa. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
CPT to FRA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CPT to FRA ranges from 11 hours 50 minutes to 12 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,837 miles (9,393 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via ADD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.