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How to get fromGatwick Airport to Cape Townby plane or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Gatwick Airport to Cape Town by plane or train

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  1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport

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    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane LGW - CPT
    11h 47m
    R 6,074–13,522

  2. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane LHR - CPT
    15h 16m
    R 6,710–18,344

  3. Train to London City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane LCY - CPT
    17h 9m
    R 11,550–33,170

  4. Train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane SOU - CPT
    25h 23m
    R 9,531–32,155

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration14h 45mAverage Duration
TicketR 5,865Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 9,661.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 47m

What companies run services between Gatwick Airport, England and Cape Town, South Africa?

Norse Atlantic UK Limited and Kenya Airways fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) 3 times a week.

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