Landing at Cape Town International (CPT) and wondering how to get into town? The airport is about 20 km from the city centre, and there are four realistic options.
1. Ride-hailing apps
Uber and Bolt both operate from the airport and are the cheapest option for one or two people with light bags. The catch: cars take four passengers at most, the price moves with demand, and you'll wait outside the terminal for your driver.
2. Airport taxis
Metered taxis wait outside arrivals. They're convenient but usually cost more than an app, so agree on the fare before you set off.
3. The MyCiTi bus
The MyCiTi airport service has been suspended since December 2022. Check myciti.org.za before you travel in case it resumes.
4. A private transfer
A private transfer is booked before you fly. Your driver tracks your flight, meets you in the arrivals hall with a name board, and takes you straight to your door. It's the calmest option after a long flight, and usually the best value for families and groups, because you pay per vehicle rather than per person.
Our Cape Town airport transfer costs from R1 250 one way for the whole car (up to 3 adults and 2 children) anywhere in Cape Town, or R1 650 in a 14-seater for up to thirteen. Fuel, tolls, parking and 60 minutes of free waiting after landing are included.
How long does it take?
- City centre and V&A Waterfront: 25–35 minutes. See airport to the V&A Waterfront.
- Camps Bay and Sea Point: 30–40 minutes.
- Stellenbosch: 30–40 minutes.
Allow extra time in the weekday rush hours of 07:00–09:00 and 16:00–18:00.
Travelling as a group?
Groups of up to thirteen fit in one 14-seater instead of three separate cars. See our airport transfers — a luggage trailer is available on request.
One more thing
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