Travelling from Brussels International Airport (BRU) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Cape Town is one hour ahead of Brussels and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your BRU to CPT flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Brussels International Airport to Cape Town Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BRU and CPT:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels International Airport (BRU) to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Brussels International Airport to Cape Town Airport flight is £286. A return plane ticket is currently £514. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from BRU to CPT, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Brussels International Airport to Cape Town Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Brussels International Airport (BRU)
75% of flights taking off from Brussels International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Brussels to Brussels International Airport is approximately 13 kms (8 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 20 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near BRU? If you're catching an early flight from Brussels International Airport to Cape Town Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Brussels International Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Pick up a Cape Town Airport rental car and discover Cape Town and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Carwiz and First - Car Rental are leading providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Cape Town Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Cape Town Airport is roughly 19 kms (12 miles) from the centre of Cape Town. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
The quietest month for a flight from Brussels International Airport to Cape Town Airport is March, while November is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Cape Town based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Brussels International Airport to Cape Town Airport for February if you'd like to go to Cape Town during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 30ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BRU to CPT in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 18ºC on average.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of South Africa waiting to be explored. Around 56 kms (35 miles) north-east of Cape Town, a trip to Paarl will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Zandwijk Wines, Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines.
Around 97 kms (60 miles) east of Cape Town, Worcester is another favourite stop in South Africa. No visit is complete without checking out Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum.