London to Cape Town (LGW–CPT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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LGW–CPT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Norse Atlantic UK Ltd leads the route. The flight covers 5,992 miles in approximately 10h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z0 Norse Atlantic UK Ltd | 6 | 789 | 10h38 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Cape Town from London
| Metric | LGW→CPT | LHR→CPT |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from LGW | – | 25 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 6 | 7 |
| Flight time | 10h 38m | 11h 30m |
Travel Essentials
LGW: BST · CPT: SAST
When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 7:00 PM in Cape Town.
British passport holders enter South Africa visa-free for up to 90 days. No fee, no advance application. Passport must be valid for at least 30 days beyond the intended departure date with at least two blank pages (South Africa is strict about the blank pages rule and will deny boarding or entry without them).
You need a return or onward ticket. Immigration at O.R. Tambo (JNB), Cape Town (CPT), or King Shaka (DUR) airports issues a visitor's visa stamp on arrival. Extensions are possible through the Department of Home Affairs but must be filed before the 90 days expire. If traveling with children under 18, carry a full unabridged birth certificate showing both parents' names. South Africa enforces this requirement and airlines check before boarding.
Direct flights from London Heathrow to Johannesburg run about 11 hours, to Cape Town about 11 hours 30 minutes. British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, and South African Airways operate the routes. The South African rand (ZAR) trades at roughly 18.5 ZAR per $1. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals on direct flights. Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory if arriving from or transiting through an endemic country (common on routings via East Africa). Take malaria prophylaxis for Kruger and Limpopo province; it is not needed for Cape Town, Johannesburg, or the Garden Route.
The Gatwick Express runs non-stop from London Victoria to the South Terminal in 30 minutes, with trains every 15 minutes (from £21.50 one-way; advance fares cheaper online). Thameslink trains from London Bridge, Blackfriars, City Thameslink, and Farringdon are slower (35–45 min) but significantly cheaper; often £10–13 on Oyster or contactless. Southern trains also serve the route.National coaches (National Express, Megabus) connect Gatwick to Victoria Coach Station for £6–15. Taxis from central London cost £70–100+ depending on traffic. Driving via M23 and A23 takes 35–60 minutes; multi-storey car parks are directly connected to both terminals by a 2-minute monorail shuttle.
LGW–CPT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LGW to CPT
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) are connected by nonstop service from Norse Atlantic UK Ltd. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
LGW to CPT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LGW to CPT is about 10 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,992 miles (9,642 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Amsterdam, London Heathrow and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include London (LHR).