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

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 48% of one-stop itineraries from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

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

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 51m.

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 29% of flights being delayed.

How often are flights from London to Cape Town delayed?

About 29% of weekly flights between London and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 150 minutes.

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

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

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

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R16 633.

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

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 47m.

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

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

For as low as R14 669, Ethiopian Air can have you in Cape Town from London Gatwick Airport in 21h 10m. 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?

A.P.G., at R10 254, 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 Turkish Airlines. Users have found that A.P.G. is 28% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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 R6 277. On average you can expect to pay R18 740. The most popular route, (London Gatwick - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for R10 351.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LGW to CPT?

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.

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. 3 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.

How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to Cape Town?

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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 21 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town (average of R8 620). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R22 788). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town flights typically cost between R14 734 and R22 804 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R11 386 on Norse Atlantic UK (Oct 2–Oct 9).

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

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I upgraded to business class - which was a great experience. The flight was excellent and the staff very accommodating. Great job Turkish Airlines

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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. 3 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 R14 669, Ethiopian Air can have you in Cape Town from London Gatwick Airport in 21h 10m. 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?
A.P.G., at R10 254, 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 Turkish Airlines. Users have found that A.P.G. is 28% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?
The cheapest flight price from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town is R6 277. On average you can expect to pay R18 740. The most popular route, (London Gatwick - Cape Town Intl), can usually be booked for R10 351.
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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town (average of R8 620). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R22 788). 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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Norse Atlantic UK	CheapestR10 616	AverageR17 694	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Norse Atlantic UK flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR12 421	AverageR15 196	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights

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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 21 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?

How much does it cost for a return flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town flights typically cost between R14 734 and R22 804 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R11 386 on Norse Atlantic UK (Oct 2–Oct 9).

How often are flights from London to Cape Town delayed?

About 29% of weekly flights between London and Cape Town have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 150 minutes.

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

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

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

Sunday 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.

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 29% of flights being delayed.

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

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 48% of one-stop itineraries from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

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

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R16 633.

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

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 51m.

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

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 47m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

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

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London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town flights typically cost between R14 734 and R22 804 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R11 386 on Norse Atlantic UK (Oct 2–Oct 9).