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How to get fromSharm el Sheikh to Cape Townby plane, car, bus, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Sharm el Sheikh to Cape Town by plane, car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane SSH - CPT
    17h 9m
    R 8,646–22,173

  2. Bus to Cairo International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Watania to Gesr Al Suezbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane CAI - CPT
    22h 7m
    R 5,764–11,337

  3. Drive 9,888.9 km

    1. Drive from Sharm el Sheikh to Cape Towncar car 9,888.9 km
    5d 14h
    R 22,306–32,220

  4. Taxi to Hurghada Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Sharm el Sheikh to Hurghada Airport (HRG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Hurghada Airport (HRG) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane HRG - CPT
    24h 6m
    R 7,936–16,697

  5. Drive via Bellville 9,868.4 km

    1. Drive from Sharm el Sheikh to Bellvillecar car 9,868.4 km
    5d 15h
    R 22,318–32,215

Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration20h 48mAverage Duration
TicketR 8,667Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,124 km
  • Duration: 17h 9m

What companies run services between Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt and Cape Town, South Africa?

Air Cairo, Egyptair, and four other airlines fly from Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport (SSH) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) 5 times a week.

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