Cape Town airport (CPT)
Location details, contact information, airlines, departure and arrival flight status, transportation, facilities and services, parking, special passenger amenities, nearby hotels and answers to passengers' frequently asked questions.
Passenger Guide
Cape Town International Airport, opened in 1954, is the second busiest in South Africa and the fourth most important on the entire continent. It operates domestic flights as well as international routes to destinations in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
Official Website: airports.co.za - FACEBOOK - X
Number of Terminals - 2 - Domestic Terminal and International Terminal, open 24 hours a day and connected via a central building housing the check-in area.
Annual passenger traffic: 7.6 million passengers went through it in 2024.
Tel: +27 21 937 1200. Flight information: Tel +27 86 72 77 888.
Information desks are located in the Domestic Arrivals Hall and operate around the clock.
Location
The airport is located 20 km (12 miles) east of Cape Town city centre.
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The offices are located in front of the central building, accessible via underground walkways situated on both sides of the terminals.
- Avis/Budget (Tel +27 21 927 8800 - 24 hours)
- BLUU (Tel +27 21 927 2750 - 24 hours)
- Capital Car Hire (Tel +27 21 936 2121 - 5:00 am to 11:00 pm)
- Europcar (Tel +27 21 935 8600 - 24 hours)
- First (Tel +27 21 934 7499 - 24 hours)
- Hertz (Tel +27 21 935 3000 - 6:00 am to 0:00 am)
- SANI (Tel +27 11 230 5000 - 5:00 am to 11:00 pm)
- Tempest (Tel +27 21 935 8600 - 24 hours)
- Woodford (Tel +27 21 934 7165 - 6:00 am to 11:00 pm)
Parking services at Cape Town airport (CPT)
There are several parking areas for short and long-term stays, equipped with security cameras and courtesy shuttle buses. More information: Tel +27 21 936 3600/3612/3613. Rates
P1 - Five-level facility located north of the terminal. Valet parking available on the ground floor (Tel +27 21 556 8552).
P2 - Five-level car park located south of the premises. The first 20 minutes are free of charge.
P3 & P4 - Covered parking areas on both sides of the car rental zone, accessible via pedestrian walkways.
P5 - Long-term parking, located behind P4.
Facilities for passengers with special needs
Facilities include ramps, lifts, adapted toilets, accessible telephones, wheelchairs, and reserved spaces in the multi-level car park. Notify your airline of your specific needs at least 48 hours in advance. More information: Tel +27 21 935 3737.
Latest updates: January 27, 2025
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