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How to get fromHeathrow Terminal 5 to Cape Townby plane, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Cape Town by plane, bus, or train

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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
    13h 51m
    R 6,146–17,251

  2. Fly from London City Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane LCY - CPT
    17h 31m
    R 11,523–32,929

  3. Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane LGW - CPT
    14h 47m
    R 6,287–11,362

  4. Train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane SOU - CPT
    25h 8m
    R 9,567–32,150

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

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration14h 25mAverage Duration
TicketR 7,316Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 9,703.1 km
  • Duration: 13h 51m

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and Cape Town, South Africa?

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

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