Cape Town International Airport lies about 20 km
(12½ mi) southeast of the city center in the Cape Flats. The recently
upgraded domestic and international terminals both have booths run by
Cape Town Tourism, which are open from 7:30 until the last flight comes
in.
International carriers flying into Cape Town include Air Namibia,
British Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines,
Singapore Airlines, and South African Airways. Domestic flights are
operated by British Airways/Comair/Kulula.com, Nationwide, 1time, and
South African Airways/SA Airlink/SA Express.
There are no scheduled buses or trains to or from the airport, but
there are plenty of private transportation operators. Shuttle services
are based inside the domestic baggage hall and outside the international
terminal, and can be phoned for airport drop-offs (as can other shuttle
and taxi operators). Rates vary depending on the operator, the number in
the group, the destination, and the time of arrival. As a single
traveler, you can pay less if you're prepared to share the ride with
others. One person going into the city center pays between R110 and
R195, whereas the rate for a group of four is R140 to R210. A surcharge
of up to 50% is usually levied from 10 PM until early morning, and some
shuttles charge more for arrivals than for departures to cover waiting
time. Metered taxis can also be found outside the terminals. Reports of
overcharging are common, so check the fare first. A ride into the center
of town costs around R160 with Dalhouzie/Touch Down and about R210 with
Marine Taxis. For the ultimate luxury ride you can hire a six-seat
Lincoln stretch limo from Cape Limo Services. Rates are R1,000 for the
first two hours and R300 per hour thereafter (add extra for gas if you
travel outside the Cape Town area).
Airport
Airport Transfers
Cape
Limo Services (PHONE: 021/785-3100,
capelimo@iafrica.com).
City
Hopper (PHONE: 021/934-4440).
Dalhouzie/Touch Down Taxis (PHONE:
021/919-4659 or 021/919-2834).
Dumalisila
(PHONE: 021/934-1660).
Legend
Tours and Transfers (PHONE:
021/936-2814).
Magic Bus
(PHONE: 021/934-5455).
Marine
Taxis (PHONE: 021/434-0434).
Way to Go
(PHONE: 021/934-2503).