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Among airlines operating London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town flights:

• Norse Atlantic UK: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• A.P.G.: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Norse Atlantic UK operates flights between London Gatwick Airport and Cape Town.

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Norse Atlantic UK: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Hahn Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• A.P.G.: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average £584 return, compared with £639 via a stopover through Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl (NBO).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £44–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Hahn Air and A.P.G.. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

One-stop flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul (IST) – 36% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 13% of one-stop connections

Istanbul (IST) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 11%. Sunday is the cheapest day at £583 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £648 – a £65 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Camps Bay Beach, and Newlands Cricket Ground. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town:

• Earliest: departs at 07:30 and lands at 18:54
• Latest: departs at 20:00 and lands at 07:24.

The flight takes about 11h 24m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 5% above the route average of £620. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town takes 11h 24m, covering 5,988 miles.

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.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £391.

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h 05m, compared to 16h 39m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 17h 02m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Cape Town is 1 hour ahead of London Gatwick Airport (South Africa Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

Return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Cape Town range from £504 to £773, with an average of £620 over the past 12 months. Anything below £504 counts as a good deal.