Dubai to Cape Town flights
Emirates is the only airline operating direct flights but British Airways, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways all offer 1-stop flights.
To find and book the cheapest flight from Dubai to Cape Town (known in South Africa as 'the mother city') use our flight comparison tool to the left as well as the list of airlines below which are linked to their online reservation systems.
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Direct flights from Dubai to Cape Town
Dubai (DXB) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) |
non-stop (9h35m) |
Distance
The distance between Dubai International Airport and Cape Town International Airport is some 7,620km.
1-stop flights from Dubai to Cape Town
DXB to CPT |
1-stop (24h25m) |
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DXB to CPT |
1-stop (16h00m) |
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DXB to CPT |
1-stop (20h10m) |
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DXB to CPT |
1-stop (31h45m) |
Cape Town at a glimpse
Time difference between Dubai & Cape Town
It is 2 hours later in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) than in Cape Town (South Africa).
Dubai |
GMT + 4 |
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Cape Town |
GMT + 2 |
We suggest setting your watch to Cape Town´s time as soon as you board your flight as the earlier you begin acclimatising to the new time zone the easier you will find it to adjust.
Top blog postings reviewing Dubai to Cape Town flights
03 Oct 2010 |
Here's how Pierros occupied himself during a 4 hour layover in Dubai:
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Map of Cape Town with airport pinpointed
News
01 Oct 2008 |
Emirates deploys a Boeing 777-200 on the Dubai - Cape Town flight route |
30 Mar 2008 |
Emirates commences Airbus A330-200 flights from Dubai to Cape Town. |
Weather in Cape Town
Cape Town has a Mediterranean climate with dry summers and wet winters.
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Avg. high °C |
28 |
29 |
28 |
25 |
22 |
19 |
18 |
18 |
19 |
21 |
24 |
27 |
Avg. low °C |
18 |
18 |
17 |
15 |
13 |
11 |
10 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
15 |
17 |
Avg. rain mm |
15 |
17 |
20 |
41 |
69 |
93 |
82 |
77 |
40 |
30 |
14 |
17 |
Cape Town (South Africa) accommodation
The Holiday Inn Express is conveniently located in the heart of the city bowl. With bars, restaurants, and cafés just around the corner, the Inn is very popular. Enjoy an unobstructed view of Table Mountain and being in the middle of the pulse of Cape Town. The Inn offers a complimentary buffet breakfast and wireless internet throughout the building. A regular shuttle service (offered by the hotel), takes guests to the V&AWaterfront and other places of interest (Table Mountain, van Riebeck castle).
If you would like to spend your days in pure luxury, the One and Only Resort (located in the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront) is the place to put down your bags and relax. The resort offers easy access to entertainment, shopping facilities, restaurants, bars, and spa facilities.
The St Bedes Terrace Cottages are located in Sea Point, about 10 minutes walk from the Sea Point Promenade and 15 - 20 minutes from the V&A Waterfront. Constant security guard presence makes the cottages a safe place. These self catering apartments provide the guest a patio offering views of Signal Hill.