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How to get fromPorto to Cape Townby plane or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Porto to Cape Town by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane OPO - CPT
    18h 15m
    R 8,148–15,175

  2. Train to Lisbon-Portela Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Porto Campanha to Lisboa Orientetrain train
    2. Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane LIS - CPT
    18h 40m
    R 6,300–15,480

  3. Train, train to Santiago De Compostela Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Porto Campanha to Redondela De Galiciatrain train
    2. Take the train from Redondela De Galicia to Santiago De Compostelatrain train
    3. Fly from Santiago De Compostela Airport (SCQ) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane SCQ - CPT
    27h 8m
    R 8,212–12,046

Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration16h 53mAverage Duration
TicketR 5,457Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,847.6 km
  • Duration: 18h 15m

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

Swiss, Edelweiss Air, and six other airlines fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) twice daily.

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