More Information about Cape Town

Destination Overview

Cape Town has much to offer tourists, and it is the second-largest city in South Africa and home to the South African parliament. Adventure lovers will have an amazing time, catching a cable car to the top of Table Mountain for a bird’s eye view of the city before abseiling down again. For those less adventurous, the cable car can also be taken to get back on terra firma. History lovers will enjoy Robben Island and the District Six Museum for an in-depth look at South Africa's period of apartheid. There are also a number of places to enjoy eating at in Cape Town, including Nyoni’s Kraal which offers a broad range of local delicacies.

Flying to Cape Town

1. Which airports serve Johannesburg to Cape Town?

O. R. Tambo International Airport is the most popular airport serving flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town and is located outside Johannesburg. It is the primary international airport for South Africa.

2. Which airlines operate flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town?

Comair Limited is the major provider of these flights, with daily departures and no connections required, with Safair, Mango and South African also offering similar flights. Air Botswana also offers some departures throughout the week.

3. How long is the flight?

If you book a direct flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town you can expect it to take approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes. Cape Town and Johannesburg are in the same time zone.

4. Climate changes between Johannesburg to Cape Town

Cape Town and Johannesburg share fairly similar temperatures throughout the year, with the coolest months being June and July. Johannesburg experiences heavier rainfall from November through March, while in Cape Town rain mostly falls from May through August.

5. Culture differences and need-to-know

Cape Town’s currency is the South African Rand and it can be acquired at most banks, international airports, hotels and official currency exchangers.

US passport holders do not need a visa to enter South Africa for tourism purposes if staying for 90 days or less.

City Information

Museum fanatics will enjoy the chance to visit the National Gallery and Iziko Museum, while beach lovers maybe interested in visiting the more secluded shores of Beta Beach, Oudekraal or Tietiesbaai for some rest and relaxation without hordes of people.

Those seeking a drink may enjoy a stop at bars such as Juliep or the Waiting Room, while the Neighbourhood, another renowned bar, also features a vast balcony that can be used to sit and watch the crowds passing along on the street below.

Shopping opportunities also abound, with the Pan African Market and Greenmarket Square offering the opportunity to bargain for gifts and souvenirs. The most adventurous may also enjoy the opportunity to go shark cage diving as well. In Cape Town, you really get the best of both worlds: coastal and city life, mountains, country walks and all the benefits of a vibrant urban area.