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Cape Town International Airport

Cape Town, ZA

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Cape Town International Airport

Cape Town, South Africa · Africa

A compact single-complex gateway with clear signage, solid Bidvest lounges, and easy ride-hail access, undercut by frequent Cape Doctor wind delays and mediocre airside food.

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6.4/ 10

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Ease of use7.0
Comfort & amenities6.5
Food & retail5.5
Ground access7.5
Reliability5.0
Lounges6.0

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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CPTFACTModerate

Cape Town International Airport

Cape Town, South Africa · Africa

A compact single-complex gateway with clear signage, solid Bidvest lounges, and easy ride-hail access, undercut by frequent Cape Doctor wind delays and mediocre airside food.

Airportist Score

6.4/ 10

Mixed

Ease of use7.0
Comfort & amenities6.5
Food & retail5.5
Ground access7.5
Reliability5.0
Lounges6.0

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Typical security
18 min
editorial average, not live
Fastest to city
20–45 min depending on traffic
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R25.50 saver / R32.50 peak (10–20 km from 1 Jul 2026; confirm band) · ~30–45 min to Civic Centre
Lounges
7
3 rated worth it
On time
71%
of departures
Terminals
1
complex (linked Domestic + International wings)

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Editorial profile notes — not a live alert feed. Live operations are on Overview and in the panel below.

Published alerts

Typical operations snapshot — editorial, not live news. File dated Jul 13, 2026.

Moderate

Cape Doctor south-easterly winds are a frequent cause of delays and diversions year-roundCheck ACSA flight information and a local wind forecast before leaving for the airport — airline apps often lag

Typical delay mix from the same editorial snapshot — not a live feed. Current operations are on Overview.

Typical departure delays28 min · 34%

Typical arrival delays22 min · 29%

Typical cancellations0 min · 3.2%

Live operations

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Current security wait information is not available for this airport. Check the airport's official website or app before travel.

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Operational status

Normal operations

No Flighty-reported operational issues for this airport.

Source: Flighty Airports

Status response Oct 21, 16:46 UTC · Confirm live conditions with official sources before travel.

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