How long is the flight from Italy to Cape Town?

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines, and SWISS can get you from Italy to Cape Town in just under 17h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 35m. Italy and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 8901 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Italy to Cape Town one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is Ethiopian Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R3 008. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Iberia, as they are both options that can get you from Italy to Cape Town for a low price.

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 most popular routes from Italy to Cape Town?

While some choose either Milan Linate - Cape Town Intl or Bergamo Orio Al Serio - Cape Town Intl, Milan Malpensa - Cape Town Intl is the most popular route from Italy to Cape Town.

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

When flying from Italy to Cape Town, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Most people fly into Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight to Cape Town from Italy. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 15,6 km from Cape Town’s city centre.

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

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

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

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Italy to Cape Town.

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Italy 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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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Italy to Cape Town?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Italy to Cape Town (average of R12 283). Flying from Italy to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R18 766). 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 far ahead should I book a flight from Italy to Cape Town?

Booking 14 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Italy to Cape Town. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Italy?
Most people fly into Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight to Cape Town from Italy. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 15,6 km from Cape Town’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Italy to Cape Town?
Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines, and SWISS can get you from Italy to Cape Town in just under 17h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 35m. Italy and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 8901 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Italy to Cape Town one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Ethiopian Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R3 008. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Iberia, as they are both options that can get you from Italy to Cape Town for a low price.
What are the most popular routes from Italy to Cape Town?
While some choose either Milan Linate - Cape Town Intl or Bergamo Orio Al Serio - Cape Town Intl, Milan Malpensa - Cape Town Intl is the most popular route from Italy to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for flights from Italy to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Italy to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Italy to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Italy to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Italy to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Italy 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 Italy to Cape Town?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Italy to Cape Town (average of R12 283). Flying from Italy to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of R18 766). 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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