Travelling from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Livingstone Airport (LVI): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Cape Town Airport to Livingstone Airport.
Livingstone's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Cape Town.
Choose from six weekly Cape Town Airport to Livingstone Airport flights. The 12:00 departure with Proflight Zambia is the earliest you can take. Kenya Airways operates the latest service of the day at 14:30.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your CPT to LVI flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like November. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Kenya Airways offers direct flights from Cape Town Airport to Livingstone Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Livingstone — and maybe even more of Zambia if time allows.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Kenya Airways.
Kenya Airways is the most punctual carrier that offers CPT to LVI flights.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Cape Town Airport to Livingstone Airport. Many passengers pass through Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Livingstone Airport (LVI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cape Town Airport to Livingstone Airport flight is 258 €. A return ticket is currently 520 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from CPT to LVI by booking ten months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town Airport to Livingstone Airport is March. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Landing cheap flights from CPT to LVI is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cape Town Airport to Livingstone Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cape Town Airport (CPT)
81% of flights leaving Cape Town Airport reach their destination as planned. With its strong on-time stats, delays are unlikely when jetting out of CPT.
To get to Cape Town Airport from central Cape Town, it takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near CPT? If you've booked an early flight from Cape Town Airport to Livingstone Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Livingstone Airport (LVI)
Book a hotel near LVI if you have a late Cape Town Airport to Livingstone Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel where the road takes you with a Livingstone Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar to explore beyond Livingstone's usual tourist stops.
Reserve your vehicle from Livingstone Airport at least a few weeks before your departure to get the best deal. If you're planning to travel during a peak period, it's a smart idea to book even earlier.
When to fly to Livingstone Airport (LVI)
July is the busiest month for flights from Cape Town Airport to Livingstone Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Livingstone in March.
Before locking in your flight from Cape Town Airport to Livingstone Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. October is the warmest month in Livingstone, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CPT to LVI in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of Zambia
Livingstone has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Zambia you should also see. Around 370 kilometres north-east of Livingstone, a visit to Lusaka will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like The Lilayi Elephant Nursery, Batoka Gorge and Kapishya Hot Springs.
Any trip through Zambia wouldn't be complete without visiting Kabwe. The Big Tree National Monument is a highlight in this destination, which is about 467 kilometres north-east of Livingstone.