Flying from Newcastle Airport (NCL) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Cape Town is two hours ahead of Newcastle and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your NCL to CPT flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like September? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Newcastle Airport to Cape Town Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between NCL and CPT:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Newcastle Airport (NCL) to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
Currently, $1,432 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Newcastle Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,764. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from NCL to CPT if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Newcastle Airport to Cape Town Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Save time searching for cheap flights from NCL to CPT by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Newcastle Airport to Cape Town Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Newcastle Airport (NCL)
Newcastle Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 82% of flights that depart NCL arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To reach Newcastle Airport from central Newcastle, it'll take around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near NCL. Whether you've booked an early flight from Newcastle Airport to Cape Town Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)
If you're arriving on a late Newcastle Airport to Cape Town Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near CPT:
Grab a Cape Town Airport rental car and discover Cape Town and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Carwiz and First - Car Rental are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Cape Town Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Cape Town Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Cape Town. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
November is the busiest month for flights from Newcastle Airport to Cape Town Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Cape Town in March.
Lock in your flight from Newcastle Airport to Cape Town Airport for February if you'd like to explore Cape Town during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 30ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 18ºC. Search for cheap tickets from NCL to CPT sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of South Africa you'll want to see. About 56 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, a visit to Paarl will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Zandwijk Wines, Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines.
Worcester is another standout destination in South Africa and is around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. No journey is complete without dropping by Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum.