What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

How often are flights from London to Cape Town delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between London and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 159 minutes.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?

Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R17 941.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 41% of one-stop itineraries from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 12m.

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Cape Town flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 55m.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Cape Town flights?

Over the past year, Norse Atlantic Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 20% of flights being delayed.

How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?

For as low as R12 215, Norse Atlantic UK can have you in Cape Town from London Gatwick Airport in 11h 30m. The distance between London Gatwick Airport and Cape Town is about 9637 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town round-trip?

Turkish Airlines, at R6 471, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Norse Atlantic UK and A.P.G.. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 54% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town one-way?

R3 841 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Norse Atlantic UK. You may also be able to find cheap deals on A.P.G. and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from R6 554 and R10 086, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

What are the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?

The cheapest flight price from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town is R5 005. On average you can expect to pay R12 147. The most popular route, (London Gatwick - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for R8 310.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?

Before booking your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air or Emirates.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from London Gatwick?

For a flight from London Gatwick to Cape Town, you will be flying into Cape Town Intl. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is just 15,6 km from the centre vof the city. Cape Town Intl is the only Cape Town airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from London Gatwick per day. 5 airlines have flights to Cape Town Intl from London Gatwick on a regular basis.

Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Gatwick to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Tue 3/217:15

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How far ahead should I book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 84 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town (average of R4 870). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R14 305). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town as you normally would.

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Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town, such as Emirates, Turkish Airlines, andNorse Atlantic UK. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Jayant,Dec 2025

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Jayant,Dec 2025

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Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from London Gatwick?
For a flight from London Gatwick to Cape Town, you will be flying into Cape Town Intl. Cape Town Intl (CPT) is just 15,6 km from the centre vof the city. Cape Town Intl is the only Cape Town airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from London Gatwick per day. 5 airlines have flights to Cape Town Intl from London Gatwick on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?
For as low as R12 215, Norse Atlantic UK can have you in Cape Town from London Gatwick Airport in 11h 30m. The distance between London Gatwick Airport and Cape Town is about 9637 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town round-trip?
Turkish Airlines, at R6 471, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Norse Atlantic UK and A.P.G.. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 54% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town one-way?
R3 841 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Norse Atlantic UK. You may also be able to find cheap deals on A.P.G. and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from R6 554 and R10 086, respectively.
What are the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?
The cheapest flight price from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town is R5 005. On average you can expect to pay R12 147. The most popular route, (London Gatwick - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for R8 310.
Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Gatwick to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Gatwick to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Gatwick to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town (average of R4 870). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R14 305). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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