Travelling from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 11 hours 40 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Cape Town International Airport to Frankfurt.
Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town. Based in the UTC+1 timezone, Frankfurt is one hour behind Cape Town.
The most popular route is from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). There are nine services every week between these two airports. Condor offers a 17:10 departure between CPT and FRA.
Give yourself enough time to make your CPT to Frankfurt flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Direct Cape Town International Airport to Frankfurt tickets are available for booking. Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is where you'll step off the plane.
Lufthansa is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Cape Town International Airport to Frankfurt.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your plane ticket from CPT to Frankfurt. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Located around 18 kilometres from central Cape Town, CPT can be reached in about 25 minutes by car. Travelling on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Looking for a hotel close to CPT? If you've booked an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Frankfurt, these accommodation options put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
81% of flights departing from Cape Town International Airport land at their destination as planned. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from CPT.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Frankfurt
₹ 33,264 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to Frankfurt flight. A return plane ticket right now is ₹ 69,290. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
To snag cheap flights from CPT to Frankfurt, reserve your journey four months ahead of your departure.
Organise your trip for September. That's the best month for scoring an epic deal on Cape Town International Airport to Frankfurt tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest price across each month.
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Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The distance from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt is roughly 11 kilometres. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes around 20 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to FRA if you have a late flight from Cape Town International Airport to Frankfurt. Select one of these options and make arrival day easier:
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks before your flight from CPT to Frankfurt.
Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN)
After your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Frankfurt has landed, you can get to the city centre in about 1 hour 25 minutes by car. Central Frankfurt is roughly 121 kilometres from Frankfurt Hahn Airport (HHN).
If you choose to travel on public transport, the journey will take you 2 hours 10 minutes or so.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to HHN. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your CPT to Frankfurt flight:
Avoid paying more than you need to. Securing your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at HHN can land you a better rate.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
January is the quietest month for flights from Cape Town International Airport to Frankfurt, while September is the most popular. Figure out the ideal time to go to Frankfurt based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your Cape Town International Airport to Frankfurt plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CPT to Frankfurt in January when temperatures average between -4ºC and 7ºC.
More about Frankfurt
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Frankfurt right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Frankfurt:
Bildungsstatte Anne Frank and Van Gogh Alive Frankfurt are just a couple of the top attractions to add to your Frankfurt itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Main Tower.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Germany waiting to be discovered. Around 418 kilometres northeast of Frankfurt, a trip to Berlin will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall and Parliament Building.
Hamburg is another essential stop in Germany and is around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. No trip is complete without visiting Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
