Travelling from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Bram Fischer International Airport to Cape Town International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
Bloemfontein and Cape Town share the same timezone, UTC+2.
Take your pick of 30 weekly Bram Fischer International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flights. The 08:10 departure with Airlink (South Africa) is the earliest you can take. Airlink (South Africa) operates the latest service of the day at 18:55.
Your BFN to CPT flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Flying into Cape Town (and then exploring more of South Africa!) is easy with Airlink (South Africa). This popular airline has direct flights from Bram Fischer International Airport to Cape Town International Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Airlink (South Africa) on this route.
Airlink (South Africa) is the most punctual carrier operating BFN to CPT flights. An exceptional 87.37% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
Choose a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Bram Fischer International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. O.R. Tambo International Airport is a top stopover on the BFN to CPT route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
At the moment, £35 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bram Fischer International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £76. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from BFN to CPT, book your journey ten months ahead of your planned departure.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Bram Fischer International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from BFN to CPT by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Bram Fischer International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)
Bram Fischer International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from BFN touch down on schedule 84.43% of the time.
Bram Fischer International Airport is around 6 miles from central Bloemfontein. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near BFN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Bram Fischer International Airport to Cape Town International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Bram Fischer International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Hire and experience more of Cape Town and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Cape Town International Airport around one week ahead 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 by car.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The quietest month for a flight from Bram Fischer International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is April, while June is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Cape Town based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Bram Fischer International Airport to Cape Town International Airport for February if you'd like to visit Cape Town during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BFN to CPT in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of South Africa you'll want to see. Around 35 miles north-east of Cape Town, a visit to Paarl will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.
Around 60 miles east of Cape Town, Worcester is another favourite stop in South Africa. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.