Cape Town airport (CPT)
Location details, contact information, airlines, departure and arrival flight status, transportation, facilities and services, parking, special passenger amenities, nearby hotels and answers to passengers' frequently asked questions.
Passenger Guide
Cape Town International Airport, opened in 1954, is the second busiest in South Africa. It operates with domestic flights and international destinations in Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Official Website: airports.co.za
Number of Terminals - 2 - Domestic Terminal and International Terminal, open 24 hours a day and connected through a central building where the check-in area is located.
Annual passenger traffic: 7.9 million passengers went through it in 2022.
Tel: +27 219 371 200. Flight information: Tel +27 867 277 888. - FACEBOOK
The information desks are located in the Domestic Arrivals Hall and operate around the clock.
Location
Cape Town airport is located 22 km (15 miles) to the east of the city.
See MapCar rental agencies
The offices are situated in front of the central building. Access is through underground walkways located on both sides of the terminals.
Avis/Budget (Tel +27 219 278 800 - 24 hours a day)
BLUU (Tel +27 219 272 750 - 6:00 am to 0:00 am)
Dollar/Thrifty (Tel +27 219 362 121 - 5:00 am to 11:00 pm)
Europcar (Tel +27 219 358 600 - 24 hours a day)
First (Tel +27 219 347 499 - 24 hours a day)
Hertz (Tel +27 219 353 003 / 355 443 - 24 hours a day)
Tempest (Tel +27 219 358 600 - 6:00 am to 10:00 pm)
Woodford (Tel +27 219 347 165 - 6:30 am to 9:00 pm)
Parking services at Cape Town airport (CPT)
There are several parking areas for short and long periods, with CCTV and courtesy shuttles. More information: Tel +27 219 363 600/601/602. Rates
P1 - Five-storey facility to the north of the terminal. Valet parking service on the ground floor (Tel +27 215 568 552).
P2 - Parking lot with five levels situated to the south of the enclosure. The first 20 minutes have no charge.
P3 & P4 - Covered lots on both sides of the car rental area, accessible through pedestrian walkways.
P5 - For long stays, behind P4.
Facilities for passengers with special needs
Ramps, elevators, adapted toilets, accessible telephones, wheelchairs and reserved spaces in the multi-storey parking lot are available. Inform your airline about your particular needs at least 48 hours in advance. More information: Tel +27 219 353 737.
Latest updates: March 25, 2023
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