Travelling from Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Cape Town's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cape Town seven hours ahead of George Town.
For a stress-free journey, arrive 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 GCM to CPT flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as March. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Pick a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see all your options for tickets from Owen Roberts International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. Newark Liberty International Airport is a popular stopover on the GCM to CPT route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
At the moment, ₹ 181,455 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Owen Roberts International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 168,443. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from GCM to CPT, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from Owen Roberts International Airport to Cape Town International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from GCM to CPT.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Owen Roberts International Airport to Cape Town International Airport.
Handy information about Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM)
79.64% of flights departing from Owen Roberts International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Owen Roberts International Airport is around 3 kilometres from the centre of George Town. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will give you the fastest route and public transport alternatives.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near GCM. Whether you're taking an early flight from Owen Roberts International Airport to Cape Town International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Book a hotel close to CPT if you're on a late Owen Roberts International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Hire and explore beyond Cape Town's usual tourist stops.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Cape Town International Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Cape Town International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Owen Roberts International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Cape Town. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Owen Roberts International Airport to Cape Town International Airport for February if you'd like to visit Cape Town during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC and 27ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 9ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap tickets from GCM to CPT sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Africa
Paarl is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Cape Town. Around 56 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.
Around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town, Worcester is another favourite stop in South Africa. Experience major highlights starting with Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.
