Airport Transfers
Private airport transportation from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to the City Bowl, the V&A Waterfront, Camps Bay, the Atlantic Seaboard and the Cape Winelands.
Pre-booked private transportation takes you directly from Cape Town International Airport to your hotel, resort or vacation rental.
After immigration, baggage claim and customs, continue outside the terminal to the meeting area named in your confirmation. Your vehicle is reserved only for the passengers on your reservation: unlike a shared shuttle, it makes no extra hotel stops for other travelers, and the price is per vehicle, not per person.
Airport transportation in Cape Town takes you from CPT to hotels, guesthouses and vacation rentals in the City Bowl, at the V&A Waterfront, along the Atlantic Seaboard in Camps Bay and out to Stellenbosch and the Cape Winelands.
For Cape Town airport transfers, your driver waits in the shared arrivals hall on the lower level of the terminal, holding a name board as you come out of the domestic or international arrival area. We follow the flight on your reservation, so the pickup moves with a late landing.
Each Cape Town airport transfer is booked for one vehicle, from a sedan for couples to a van for families and groups, and goes door to door to City Bowl hotels, Waterfront apartments, Camps Bay villas and wine-estate stays in Stellenbosch or Franschhoek.
Our Cape Town airport shuttle is a private van for your party only, leaving the terminal as soon as you are through arrivals and driving straight to your address with no other passengers. With room for suitcases, golf bags and surfboards, it suits families and groups heading to the Atlantic Seaboard or the Winelands.
From private sedans to group vans. One fixed price per vehicle, whatever your party size.
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Private Sedan
1 to 4 passengers
Private, non-stop transfer. All taxes included.
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Luxury SUV
Up to 6 passengers
Comfortable VIP SUV with premium features.
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Private Van
Up to 8 passengers
Ideal for families and groups with luggage.
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Group Van
Up to 16 passengers
Our largest vehicle. Room for up to 16 passengers and their luggage.
Cape Town International Airport (CPT), formerly D. F. Malan Airport, is the main airport of Cape Town and the Western Cape. It lies on the Cape Flats east of the city, beside the N2 freeway, and has one central terminal building that links the international area on the north side with the domestic area on the south side. Departures are on the upper level and arrivals on the lower level.
On an international flight you pass passport control first, then collect your bags in the baggage hall, where free trolleys are available, and clear customs into the arrivals hall. Domestic passengers come out into the same arrivals hall.
Cape Town is on South African Standard Time (UTC+2) all year, with no daylight saving time.
Passport rules. Many visitors, including US, UK and Canadian citizens, enter 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 ETA is aimed at visa-required travelers and stays optional for visa-exempt visitors.
South African rand. The currency is the rand (ZAR), and cards are widely accepted in Cape Town.
Seasons are reversed. Summer runs from December to February and the cool, wet winter from June to August, so pack a layer for evenings and wind in any season.
Terminal, immigration and customs details for Cape Town International Airport
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Immigration, baggage claim, then customs. Representatives can't enter those areas.
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At the meeting point in your confirmation. Check the company name before getting in.
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No other stops, no other passengers.
At CPT
Meet in arrivals
Pre-booked drivers usually wait in the shared arrivals hall on the lower level of the terminal, holding a name board as passengers come out of the domestic and international arrival areas.
Don't accept a ride from someone claiming to know your booking.
Check the company name and reservation details before getting in.
One-way arrival
CPT Hotel
From the airport to your hotel, resort or rental.
One-way departure
Hotel CPT
From where you're staying back to Cape Town International Airport.
Round trip
CPT Hotel
Both journeys on one reservation. Give both flights, the return pickup address and the passengers for each. Staying at more than one hotel? Give the full itinerary.
Transportation can also be booked from your hotel, resort or vacation rental to Cape Town International Airport. Your pickup time covers the drive plus check-in, security and border procedures, and your airline's instructions come first. Give the correct departure time and terminal when you book.
2 h
before a domestic flight
3 h
before an international flight
We monitor the arrival of the flight on your reservation, but can't find you on a different one. Tell customer service if any of these change:
About one checked suitcase and one carry-on each; the right vehicle depends on the total volume. Tell us about golf clubs, surfboards, bikes, strollers or extra bags.
Request them when booking, with the child's age and size. Availability and any fee are confirmed on your reservation.
Give the wheelchair's size, weight and whether it folds, so a suitable vehicle is assigned.
Ask for authorization before booking and tell us about the animal and its carrier.
Entry rules
Many visitors, including US, UK and Canadian citizens, enter visa-free for up to 90 days with a passport valid 30 days past departure and two blank pages.
Unofficial drivers
Decline ride offers inside the terminal and use the taxi rank, the app pickup area or your pre-booked driver.
Currency
South Africa uses the rand (ZAR), and cards are widely accepted in Cape Town.
Time zone
Cape Town is on South African Standard Time (UTC+2) all year, with no daylight saving time.
Traveling with a large group, planning a destination wedding, or organizing transportation for a corporate retreat or conference? We offer larger vehicles and multi-vehicle coordination for groups of any size, including multiple pickup points and scheduled transfers timed around your event. Contact us with your group size and itinerary and we'll put together transportation that keeps everyone moving together.
“Absolutely fantastic service! My driver was early, courteous, and the car was immaculate.”
Sarah L. · March 2026
“The ride was comfortable and quick. Quality service that's well worth it.”
James H. · February 2026
“I use airporttransportation.com whenever I travel. Consistently reliable, and their drivers are top-notch.”
William C. · February 2026
“Booking was simple and the price was clear. No surprises at the airport. Highly recommended.”
María G. · January 2026
24 h
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, with a full refund. Later cancellations aren't refundable.
Changes
Contact us to change the flight, hotel or pickup time. Deadlines are in the reservation policies.
No-shows
Waiting time, no-shows and extra stops follow the reservation policies you accept at checkout.
Book your transfer online in a few minutes using the form above. If your plans change, contact us as soon as possible to modify your pickup details or cancel your reservation, response times and any applicable fees depend on how close to your pickup date the change is requested.
In the shared arrivals hall on the lower level of the terminal, holding a name board as you come out of the domestic or international arrival area. The meeting point is also in your confirmation.
The airport is about 20 km east of the city center, with a direct link along the N2 freeway. The drive to the City Bowl usually takes 20 to 30 minutes in normal traffic, longer at weekday rush hour.
No. Cape Town International has one central terminal building with an international area and a domestic area, and both lead into the same arrivals hall on the lower level.
Yes. We drive door to door to hotels and apartments at the V&A Waterfront and in the City Bowl. Give the hotel name or full address when you book.
Yes. Transfers go to hotels, guesthouses and villas in Camps Bay, Clifton, Sea Point and along the Atlantic Seaboard. Add the full address and any gate code when you book.
Yes. We go to hotels, guest farms and wine-estate stays in Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl. Give the estate name and address, since many sit on farm roads outside town.
Yes. Give the full street address, the unit number and any gate or intercom instructions when you book, so your driver can find you and load your bags without delay.
The MyCiTi airport service has been suspended since 1 December 2022, so there is no scheduled public bus from the terminal. A pre-booked transfer takes you straight to your address.
No. Your ride is already booked, so go straight to your driver in the arrivals hall instead of the taxi rank outside or the e-hailing area in the parkade.
We follow the flight on your reservation, so your pickup moves with a delayed landing. If your flight number, date or airline changes, or the flight is cancelled, tell customer service as soon as you can.
Yes. Book a one-way departure or a round trip and give your flight time, so your pickup leaves enough time for check-in and security.
Many nationalities, including US, UK and Canadian citizens, can visit South Africa visa-free for up to 90 days, with a passport valid at least 30 days after departure and two blank pages. The online ETA is aimed at visa-required travelers and stays optional for visa-exempt visitors.
Cape Town is on South African Standard Time (UTC+2) all year, with no daylight saving time. The currency is the South African rand (ZAR).
No. Airport Transportation is a private transfer service that books rides from CPT; we are not the airport or its operator. For terminals, airlines and other ways to get around, see our Cape Town International Airport page.
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.
Choose the vehicle for your party and luggage, add your flight, and review the full reservation before you pay.
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