Cape Town International Airport

Cape Town International Airport is about 20 km east of the city center, with a direct link along the N2 freeway. In normal traffic the drive to the City Bowl usually takes 20 to 30 minutes, but weekday rush hour or incidents on the N2 can make it longer. The V&A Waterfront is a few minutes beyond the city center.

No. The airport sits on the Cape Flats about 20 km east of central Cape Town, beside the N2 freeway. The City Bowl, the V&A Waterfront and the Atlantic Seaboard are all reached by road from the airport, as there is no rail link and the airport bus service is currently suspended.

Cape Town International has one central terminal building that links a domestic area on the south side with an international area on the north side. All check-in desks are in the central building, departures are on the upper level and arrivals on the lower level, so you can walk between the domestic and international sides.

Airlink, FlySafair, South African Airways, CemAir and LIFT fly domestic routes, mainly to Johannesburg and Durban. International airlines include Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, British Airways, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and LATAM Airlines, with seasonal flights from Air France, Condor, Edelweiss and Virgin Atlantic.

Yes. Metered taxis wait at the official rank directly outside the arrivals hall. Use the rank rather than accepting offers from people inside the terminal, and agree on how the fare will be charged before you set off. Taxis take you anywhere in the city, including the City Bowl, the V&A Waterfront and Camps Bay.

No. The MyCiTi airport service, which ran between the airport and the Civic Centre in the city, was suspended on 1 December 2022, and MyCiTi still lists it as temporarily suspended. There is no other scheduled public bus from the terminal, so travelers use taxis, rideshare apps, rental cars or pre-booked transfers instead.

Yes. Uber and Bolt both pick up at Cape Town International from a signposted e-hailing area in the parkade opposite the terminal. Follow the e-hailing signs from arrivals and check the plate and driver details in the app before you get in, because unofficial drivers sometimes approach arriving passengers.

Many nationalities, including US, UK and Canadian citizens, can visit South Africa visa-free for up to 90 days. Your passport must be valid for at least 30 days after you leave and have at least two blank pages. South Africa's online Electronic Travel Authorisation is aimed at visa-required travelers and stays optional for visa-exempt visitors.

Stellenbosch is about 35 km from Cape Town International Airport, roughly a 20-minute drive. There is no direct public transport, so travelers use a taxi, a rideshare app, a rental car or a pre-booked transfer. Franschhoek and Paarl, the other main Winelands towns, are also reached by road from the airport.

The V&A Waterfront is on the far side of the city center, about 20 km from the airport by road along the N2. Taxis, Uber, Bolt and pre-booked transfers all go there directly. With the MyCiTi airport bus suspended, there is no scheduled public transport link from the terminal to the Waterfront.

Cape Town uses South African Standard Time, UTC+2, all year, with no daylight saving time. The currency is the South African rand (ZAR). The city has warm, dry summers from December to February and cool, wet and windy winters from June to August, so pack a layer for evenings in any season.

Cape Town International is run by Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), which also operates O. R. Tambo in Johannesburg and King Shaka in Durban. It handled a record 11.1 million passengers in 2025, about 7.8 million domestic and 3.3 million international, and it opened in 1954.

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.