Flying from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Cape Town's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Cape Town one hour ahead of Stockholm.
Leave plenty of time to catch your ARN to CPT flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Cape Town International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between ARN and CPT include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Right now, £220 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £462. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from ARN to CPT, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Cape Town International Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Save time looking for cheap flights from ARN to CPT by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Cape Town International Airport.
Handy information about Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
When it comes to Stockholm Arlanda Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73.1% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Stockholm Arlanda Airport from central Stockholm, it'll take about 35 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 25 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near ARN. Whether you've booked an early flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Cape Town International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Book a hotel near CPT if you're catching a late Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Cape Town International Airport rental car and explore Cape Town and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Carwiz and First - Car Hire are leading providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Cape Town International Airport about one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
From Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town is approximately 12 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Cape Town International Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Cape Town. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your flights from Stockholm Arlanda Airport to Cape Town International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
July sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ARN to CPT around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of South Africa waiting to be explored. About 35 miles north-east of Cape Town, a trip to Paarl will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.
Worcester is another standout destination in South Africa and is around 60 miles east of Cape Town. No journey is complete without experiencing Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.