Travelling from Kinshasa N'Djili Airport (FIH) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Cape Town is one hour ahead of Kinshasa and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you get on your FIH to CPT flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Kinshasa N'Djili Airport to Cape Town Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between FIH and CPT include:
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kinshasa N'Djili Airport (FIH) to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Kinshasa N'Djili Airport to Cape Town Airport flight is 324 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 504 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from FIH to CPT, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from Kinshasa N'Djili Airport to Cape Town Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from FIH to CPT.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Kinshasa N'Djili Airport to Cape Town Airport.
Handy information about Kinshasa N'Djili Airport (FIH)
To reach Kinshasa N'Djili Airport from central Kinshasa, it takes about 40 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Need a place to stay before your flight from Kinshasa N'Djili Airport to Cape Town Airport? Check out Hotel Stella. Enjoy a good night's sleep here before making your way to FIH.
Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Kinshasa N'Djili Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Grab a Cape Town Airport rental car and explore Cape Town and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Carwiz and First - Car Rental are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Cape Town Airport around one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Kinshasa N'Djili Airport to Cape Town Airport. November is the most popular month to head to Cape Town. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Kinshasa N'Djili Airport to Cape Town Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from FIH to CPT in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF) on average.
Explore more of South Africa
Paarl is just one of the many places in South Africa waiting to be discovered after you've seen Cape Town. Around 56 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Zandwijk Wines, Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines.
Around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town, Worcester is another favourite stop in South Africa. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum.