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How to get fromCape Town to Sodwana Bayby plane, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Cape Town to Sodwana Bay by plane, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Maputo International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)plane plane CPT - MPM
    2. Drive from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Sodwana Baycar car
    6h 14m
    R 5,009–10,379

  2. Fly to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)plane plane CPT - MQP
    2. Drive from Nelspruit-Airport-MQP to Sodwana Baycar car
    8h 28m
    R 2,409–5,129

  3. Drive 1,816.9 km

    1. Drive from Cape Town to Sodwana Baycar car 1,816.9 km
    22h 12m
    R 4,102–5,925

  4. Fly to King Shaka International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane CPT - DUR
    2. Take the taxi from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Sodwana Baytaxi taxi
    6h 38m
    R 3,309–5,929

  5. Fly to Richards Bay, taxi

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane plane CPT - RCB
    2. Take the taxi from Richards Bay (RCB) to Sodwana Baytaxi taxi
    7h 34m
    R 2,709–5,029

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Maputo International Airport (MPM) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration4h 16mAverage Duration
TicketR 4,156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,855.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Sodwana Bay, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Cape Town to Sodwana Bay. However, you can take the taxi to Capetown-Airport-CPT airport, fly to Maputo International Airport (MPM), then drive to Sodwana Bay. Alternatively, you can drive from Cape Town to Sodwana Bay in around 22h 12m.

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