Rome2Rio

How to get fromEgypt to Cape Townby plane, car, train, or car train

Find Transport to Cape Town

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Egypt to Cape Town by plane, car, train, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Cairo International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane CAI - CPT
    15h 3m
    R 5,756–12,307

  2. Drive  9,600.6 km

    1. Drive from Cairo to Cape Towncar car 9,600.6 km
    5d 11h
    R 22,083–31,898

  3. Fly from Alexandria

    1. Fly from Alexandria (ALY) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane ALY - CPT
    15h 22m
    R 7,763–22,315

  4. Train to Sohag International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Asyūţ to Sohagtrain train
    2. Fly from Sohag International Airport (HMB) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane HMB - CPT
    23h 53m
    R 7,951–22,623

  5. Fly from Assiut Airport

    1. Fly from Assiut Airport (ATZ) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane ATZ - CPT
    26h 41m
    R 7,764–21,317

  6. Drive, car train

    1. Drive from Cairo to Klerksdorpcar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Klerksdorp to Cape Towncartrain train
    6d 9h
    R 19,674–28,497

Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration12h 40mAverage Duration
TicketR 4,760Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Egypt to Cape Town.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 7,305.4 km
  • Duration: 15h 3m

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

Egyptair, South African Airways, and Ethiopian Airlines fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) 3 times a day.

Airlines
Train operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Italy Travel Guides, The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube, and What documents do I need to cross Niagara Falls? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.