What is the cheapest way to get from Rome to Cape Town?

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Cape Town is to fly which costs R 5 000 - R 14 000 and takes 15h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rome to Cape Town?

The fastest way to get from Rome to Cape Town is to fly which takes 15h 49m and costs R 5 000 - R 14 000.

How far is it from Rome to Cape Town?

The distance between Rome and Cape Town is 8500 km.

How long does it take to get from Rome to Cape Town?

It takes approximately 15h 49m to get from Rome to Cape Town, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Rome and Cape Town?

Cape Town is 1h ahead of Rome. It is currently 11:18 PM in Rome and 12:18 AM in Cape Town.

Where can I stay near Cape Town?

There are 7995+ hotels available in Cape Town.

Rome to Cape Town - 4 ways to travel via train, and plane

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

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Fly from Fiumicino International Airport
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1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane FCO - CPT
15h 49m
R 5,270–13,335
Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane FLR - CPT
18h 3m
R 8,762–14,377
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Bologna centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane BLQ - CPT
20h 33m
R 7,914–16,731
Train to Raffaello Sanzio Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Castelferrettitrain
2. Fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane AOI - CPT
19h 35m
R 9,786–33,035

Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

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16h 19mAverage Duration

R 5,393Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8,500.4 km
Duration: 15h 49m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Cape Town, South Africa?

Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) 4 times a day.

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How to get fromRome to Cape Townby plane or train

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

Fly from Fiumicino International Airport

Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly

Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly

Train to Raffaello Sanzio Airport, fly