Flights from Amsterdam Airport AMS to Cape Town Airport CPT
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Flying from Amsterdam-Schiphol to Cape Town International is relatively easy as there are 3 who offer direct flights. These airliners include KLM, Delta Air Lines and Air France. The official airport code for Amsterdam-Schiphol is AMS and for Cape Town International it is CPT.
The cost of flights varies on the time and day you fly. If you know the dates you wish to travel then book you flights as soon as you can. The earlier you book your lights the cheaper they will be. You can get saving of up to 50% of you book 2 or 3 months in advance! The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the closer you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.
The time zone at Cape Town International is different from Amsterdam-Schiphol, so please be aware of this when making travel arrangements.
Travellers planning to fly from Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) can pre-book short or long term car parking at Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport (AMS).
If you are renting a car at Cape Town International Airport (CPT) it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.
Below are some options if you require transport to Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport (AMS):
- Private Transfers to Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport (AMS)
- Buses to Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport (AMS)
- Taxis to Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport (AMS)
- Train Services to/near Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Ensure your arrival at Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onward transport - booking early may also save you money:
- Compare car rental at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
- Private transfers at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
- Buses from Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
- Taxis from Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
- Train services at or near Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
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For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from Amsterdam-Schiphol to Cape Town International, please see the table below.
Flights Chart| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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| KLM | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 09:55 | 10:10 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Delta Air Lines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:10 | 21:25 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
| Air France | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:10 | 21:25 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
The most direct flights are offered by KLM but they only offer 1 flight per week. This flight departs 09:55 and goes by the flight number KL597
If you would like to find out more information on availably, flight times or if you would like to book your flight, you can visit KLM direct at klm.com.
The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.
Flights Time In WeekDays| Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||||||||
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| Monday | 09:55
21:10
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| Tuesday | 10:10
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| Wednesday | 10:10
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| Thursday | 10:10
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| Friday | 10:10
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| Saturday | 10:10
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| Sunday | 10:10
21:25
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Over the past 10 years flight regulations have become very strict so we advise you to leave plenty of time to check in and get through customs.
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