Travelling from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Cape Town is 11 hours behind Wellington and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your WLG to CPT flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
ر.ق. 2,525 is currently the best price for a one-way Wellington International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. Return flights start at ر.ق. 4,620. These prices may change based on demand.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from WLG to CPT. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Wellington International Airport to Cape Town International Airport.
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Handy information about Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Of all flights departing from Wellington International Airport, 72.62% land on time at their destination.
Wellington International Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Wellington. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Wellington International Airport to Cape Town International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to WLG:
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
If you're getting in on a late Wellington International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near CPT:
Go where the road takes you with a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Hire and find adventure across Cape Town and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Cape Town International Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
From Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
June is the most popular month for flights from Wellington International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Cape Town in April.
Book your flight from Wellington International Airport to Cape Town International Airport for February if you want to visit Cape Town during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 27ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from WLG to CPT in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC and 19ºC on average.
Explore more of South Africa
Paarl is just one of the many cities in South Africa waiting to be discovered after you've seen Cape Town. Around 56 kilometres away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.
Worcester is another favourite destination in South Africa and is around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. No journey is complete without a visit to Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.
