Flying from Bangkok to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): What you need to know
There are two main airports where your trip can begin in Bangkok. Explore your options departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) when organising your flight from Bangkok to Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town. The city is in the UTC+2 timezone and is five hours behind Bangkok.
Your flight from Bangkok to CPT won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Bangkok to CPT with a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between BKK and CPT include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
Located around 32 kilometres from central Bangkok, BKK can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Suvarnabhumi Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Bangkok to Cape Town International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Of the flights that depart from Suvarnabhumi Airport, 67.87% touch down on time at their destination.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
With public transport, you can travel from central Bangkok to DMK in around 1 hour 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 27 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 30 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Bangkok to CPT flight? Relax in a hotel near Don Mueang International Airport before your break officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 66.48%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive on time.
About Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Bangkok to Cape Town International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Hire and discover more of Cape Town and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride around one week in advance of your Bangkok to Cape Town International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
311 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Cape Town International Airport. A return flight starts from 698 €. These fares can change based on demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Bangkok to CPT. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Bangkok to Cape Town International Airport ticket.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from Bangkok to CPT.
Save on your flight from Bangkok to Cape Town International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Bangkok to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Bangkok to Cape Town International Airport (CPT). June is the busiest month to visit Cape Town. If crowds aren't your thing, go in April.
The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your Bangkok to CPT plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Bangkok to Cape Town International Airport in July when temperatures are between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Cape Town
Once you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Cape Town International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Cape Town:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Table Mountain, Cecilia, Table Mountain and The Rock are essential stops on your Cape Town itinerary.
Explore more of South Africa
Saldanha is just one of the many cities in South Africa waiting to be discovered once you've seen Cape Town. Around 121 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including North Head Lighthouse, Saldanha Bay Harbour and NG Kerk Saldanha.
Around 97 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, Ceres is another favourite stop in South Africa. Start your sightseeing at Ceres Mountain Fynbos Nature Reserve, Ceres Mosque and Ceres Sportgronde.
