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How to get fromHeathrow to Cape Townby plane or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Heathrow to Cape Town by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane LHR - CPT
    11h 52m
    R 6,638–15,518

  2. Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane LGW - CPT
    14h 47m
    R 7,884–14,524

  3. Fly from London City Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane LCY - CPT
    17h 18m
    R 9,193–31,286

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration13h 45mAverage Duration
TicketR 6,452Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,700.3 km
  • Duration: 11h 52m

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

British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, and two other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) every 4 hours.

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