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

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There are 3 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 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
    13h 55m
    R 6,220–14,260

  2. 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 6,599–12,690

  3. Fly from London City Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane LCY - CPT
    17h 6m
    R 9,143–24,081

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

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration14h 17mAverage Duration
TicketR 6,205Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,703.1 km
  • Duration: 13h 55m

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

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

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