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How to get fromDubai Airport (DXB) to Cape Townby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Cape Town by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Cape Town International Airport

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    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane DXB - CPT
    9h 47m
    R 5,584–41,916

  2. Fly to George Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to George Airport (GRJ)plane plane DXB - GRJ
    2. Take the bus from George Railway Stn to Cape Townbus bus
    19h 44m
    R 6,682–20,425

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration10h 41mAverage Duration
TicketR 5,717Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,662.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 47m

What companies run services between Dubai Airport (DXB), United Arab Emirates and Cape Town, South Africa?

Emirates, South African Airways, and Singapore Airlines fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) every 4 hours.

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