Which airports can I use when flying from Bristol to Cape Town?

Flights from Bristol to Cape Town usually depart from Bristol (BRS) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Bristol to Cape Town?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Bristol to Cape Town: • Economy class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Bristol to Cape Town pass through?

Most connecting flights from Bristol to Cape Town pass through Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Bristol to Cape Town?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Bristol to Cape Town. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at £793 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £1,021, a difference of £228. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in Cape Town?

Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Camps Bay Beach, Newlands Cricket Ground, and Sea Point Pavilion. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

Do I need a passport to fly from Bristol to Cape Town?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

How are flight prices from Bristol to Cape Town looking right now?

One-way fares from Bristol to Cape Town are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £646, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Bristol and Cape Town?

Cape Town is 2 hours ahead of Bristol (South Africa Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?

Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £2 for economy cars. Top options include: • Sixt • Europcar • Woodford • GREEN MOTION • Hertz

How much should I expect to pay for a Bristol to Cape Town flight?

Return flights from Bristol to Cape Town range from £808 to £1,038, with an average of £889 over the past 12 months. Anything below £808 counts as a good deal.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Bristol to Cape Town?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Bristol to Cape Town. It's 11% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 14% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Bristol to Cape Town?

•May is the cheapest month to fly from Bristol to Cape Town at £782 return. •December (£1,170) and February (£1,133) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 49% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Bristol to Cape Town?

KLM (£827) offered the cheapest return ticket from Bristol to Cape Town in the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Bristol to Cape Town?

Flights via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of £948. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Bristol to Cape Town, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) had the shortest average connection time for Bristol to Cape Town stopovers at 10h 05m over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: £808-£1,038

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Tue, 1 Dec - Thu, 17 Dec

07:00 - 17:25BRS Bristol-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 25m2 stops Dublin Doha Hamad Intl

11:30 - 16:35CPT Cape Town Intl-BRS Bristol

31h 05m2 stops London Gatwick Inverness

£639Multiple Airlines

Tue, 1 Dec - Thu, 17 Dec

07:00 - 17:25BRS Bristol-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 25m2 stops Dublin Doha Hamad Intl

11:30 - 16:35CPT Cape Town Intl-BRS Bristol

31h 05m2 stops London Gatwick Inverness

£648Multiple Airlines

Tue, 1 Dec - Thu, 17 Dec

06:45 - 17:25BRS Bristol-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 40m3 stops Glasgow Intl Dublin Doha Hamad Intl

11:30 - 16:35CPT Cape Town Intl-BRS Bristol

31h 05m2 stops London Gatwick Inverness

£670Multiple Airlines

Tue, 1 Dec - Thu, 17 Dec

07:05 - 17:20BRS Bristol-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 15m3 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

11:30 - 22:00CPT Cape Town Intl-BRS Bristol

36h 30m2 stops London Gatwick Glasgow Intl

£671Multiple Airlines

Tue, 8 Dec - Tue, 15 Dec

07:00 - 13:00BRS Bristol-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 00m3 stops Dublin Stockholm Arlanda Addis Ababa Bole

23:10 - 22:00CPT Cape Town Intl-BRS Bristol

24h 50m2 stops London Gatwick Dublin

£691Multiple Airlines

Mon, 23 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov

07:00 - 12:40BRS Bristol-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 40m3 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

11:30 - 21:50CPT Cape Town Intl-BRS Bristol

36h 20m2 stops London Gatwick Dublin

£695Multiple Airlines

Mon, 7 Dec - Mon, 21 Dec

08:30 - 13:00BRS Bristol-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 30m3 stops Dublin Oslo Gardermoen Addis Ababa Bole

11:30 - 18:50CPT Cape Town Intl-BRS Bristol

33h 20m2 stops London Gatwick Barcelona-El Prat

£716Multiple Airlines

Mon, 7 Dec - Mon, 21 Dec

10:30 - 14:10BRS Bristol-CPT Cape Town Intl

25h 40m2 stops Geneva Geneve-Cointrin Addis Ababa Bole

11:30 - 21:45CPT Cape Town Intl-BRS Bristol

36h 15m2 stops London Gatwick Glasgow Intl

£737Multiple Airlines

Tue, 1 Dec - Wed, 16 Dec

05:55 - 22:40BRS Bristol-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

00:30 - 16:55CPT Cape Town Intl-BRS Bristol

18h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£827KLM

Tue, 1 Dec - Wed, 16 Dec

10:55 - 22:40BRS Bristol-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

00:30 - 16:55CPT Cape Town Intl-BRS Bristol

18h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£827KLM

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Bristol to Cape Town?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Bristol to Cape Town. It's 11% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 14% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Bristol to Cape Town? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from Bristol to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •May is the cheapest month to fly from Bristol to Cape Town at £782 return.
•December (£1,170) and February (£1,133) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 49% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Bristol to Cape Town?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Bristol to Cape Town:

• Economy class
• Business Class
Do I need a passport to fly from Bristol to Cape Town?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Bristol to Cape Town flight?
Return flights from Bristol to Cape Town range from £808 to £1,038, with an average of £889 over the past 12 months. Anything below £808 counts as a good deal.
How are flight prices from Bristol to Cape Town looking right now?
One-way fares from Bristol to Cape Town are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £646, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.
Which car hire options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?
Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £2 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Sixt
• Europcar
• Woodford
• GREEN MOTION
• Hertz
Which airports can I use when flying from Bristol to Cape Town?
Flights from Bristol to Cape Town usually depart from Bristol (BRS) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).
Which airports do connecting flights from Bristol to Cape Town pass through?
Most connecting flights from Bristol to Cape Town pass through Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Bristol to Cape Town?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Bristol to Cape Town. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at £793 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £1,021, a difference of £228.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
What is the time difference between Bristol and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 2 hours ahead of Bristol (South Africa Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Cape Town?
Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Camps Bay Beach, Newlands Cricket Ground, and Sea Point Pavilion. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Sunday flights average £793, about £228 less than Wednesday fares (22% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Bristol to Cape Town trip for May. Fares historically average £782 return in that month – typically £389 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cape Town Intl Airport.

• Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
• Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

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