Flying from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Around 11 hours 48 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Cape Town International Airport to Frankfurt.
The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1. The city is 1 hour behind Cape Town, where Cape Town International Airport is located.
The busiest route is from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Choose from 20 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from CPT to FRA is the 17:15 Condor option. If you'd rather fly out later on, the final departure is at 18:30 with Lufthansa.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from CPT to Frankfurt.
Travelling during a peak time such as June? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Direct flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Frankfurt are available for booking. Frankfurt Airport (FRA) will be where your journey ends.
Book your seat with Lufthansa. This leading carrier offers direct flights from Cape Town International Airport to Frankfurt.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from CPT to Frankfurt. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You will need an embassy visa for Germany if you hold a passport from South Africa and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can be subject to change. So before you book your cheap ticket from Cape Town International Airport to Frankfurt, check with your airline as well as the destination country's local embassy or consulate for the most recent updates.
To reach CPT from central Cape Town, it'll take about 21 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a handy hotel close to CPT? If you're boarding an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Frankfurt, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Frankfurt
268 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Cape Town International Airport to Frankfurt. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 602 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To snag cheap tickets from CPT to Frankfurt, reserve your trip 1 month ahead of your departure.
September is the cheapest month for tickets from Cape Town International Airport to Frankfurt. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt is approximately 14 kilometres. It takes around 21 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 37 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Cape Town International Airport to Frankfurt. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) is roughly 121 kilometres from central Frankfurt. After your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Frankfurt, it'll take you around 1 hour and 32 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the trip to take approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from CPT to Frankfurt, tuck yourself in at a hotel near HHN. These are some great options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Frankfurt
July is the most popular month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Frankfurt. To avoid the crowds, head for Frankfurt in February when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Cape Town International Airport to Frankfurt in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap flights from CPT to Frankfurt sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Frankfurt
After locking in your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Frankfurt, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Frankfurt:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Palmengarten, Goethe House and Frankfurt Cathedral are highlights which should be on every Frankfurt itinerary.
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