Travelling from Abuja Airport (ABV) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Cape Town is one hour ahead of Abuja and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your ABV to CPT flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like December? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Abuja Airport to Cape Town Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between ABV and CPT:
London Heathrow Airport
Hamad International Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
Handy information about Abuja Airport (ABV)
When it comes to Abuja Airport's on-time performance, 70% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Abuja Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Abuja. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to ABV? If you've booked an early flight from Abuja Airport to Cape Town Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)
If you're getting in on a late Abuja Airport to Cape Town Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near CPT:
Hit the road running by picking up a Cape Town Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Rental and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cape Town and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Cape Town Airport around one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
The quietest month for a flight from Abuja Airport to Cape Town Airport is March, while November is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Cape Town based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Abuja Airport to Cape Town Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
July sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ABV to CPT sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of South Africa waiting to be explored. Around 56 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, a trip to Paarl will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Zandwijk Wines, Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines.
If you want to check out another side of South Africa, consider Worcester, about 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum are key highlights.