This guide compares all available airport transfers at Cape Town International Airport (CPT) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and official links to book or buy tickets.
Public and private transfers from the airport to the city
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) serves both domestic and international flights and is located about 20 km east of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Cape Town by Public Bus, Taxi, Welcome Pickups (Private Transfer), Uber or Bolt.
Transfer comparison from CPT airport to downtown
Overview of all transfer options from Cape Town Airport to the City Center
Transport | Travel time | Cost | ||
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Public Bus | 30 Min. | US$ 5.50 | Details | |
Taxi | 20 Min. | US$ 15-20 | Details | |
Welcome Pickups |
20 Min. | US$ 20 | Details | |
Uber | 20 Min. | US$ 15 | Details | |
Bolt | 20 Min. | US$ 15 | Details |
Notices:
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Welcome Pickups) is the more faster and comfortable option.
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
Infos here, tickets on-site ↗
Travel time:
30 minutesCost (Single-Trip Card):
85 ZAR pp (around US$ 5,50)Description:
MyCiti Bus Line ‘A01’ from Cape Town Airport (Bus stop in front of the Central Terminal) to Cape Town Civic Centre, directly in the city center; Tickets at MyCiTi kiosk on-siteOfficial local taxis
Travel time:
20 minutesCost:
200-300 ZAR (around US$ 15-20)Description:
Taxi from Cape Town Airport (Taxi rank in front of the Central Terminal) to central Cape Town or directly to your accommodation in the city centerBook a Private Transfer ↗
Travel time:
20 minutesCost:
300 ZAR (around US$ 20)Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from Cape Town Airport (nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central Cape Town or to your accommodationOrder an Uber ride ↗
Travel time:
20 minutesCost:
200 ZAR (around US$ 15)Description:
Uber from Cape Town Airport (pick-up location according to Uber App) to central Cape Town or to your accommodationOrder a Bolt ride ↗
Travel time:
20 minutesCost:
200 ZAR (around US$ 15)Description:
Bolt from Cape Town Airport (pick-up location according to Bolt App) to central Cape Town or to your accommodationRoute from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town (Civic Centre)
Cape Town Travel Tips (AD)
Travel tips and recommendations for a great stay in Cape Town:
Things to know about Cape Town:
1. Cape Town’s nickname is the Mother City
2. Table Mountain is the biggest tourist attraction in Africa
3. There are more than 3000 shipwrecks around the Cape of Good Hope near Cape Town