Travelling from Cork Airport (ORK) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
The timezone in Cape Town is UTC+2, which is two hours ahead of Cork.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your ORK to CPT flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cork Airport to Cape Town International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between ORK and CPT:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Frankfurt Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cork Airport (ORK) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cork Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight is $478. A return plane ticket right now is $1,028. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from ORK to CPT, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Cork Airport to Cape Town International Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from ORK to CPT is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Cork Airport to Cape Town International Airport.
Handy information about Cork Airport (ORK)
Of all flights departing from Cork Airport, 70.51% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Cork to Cork Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Cork Airport to Cape Town International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near ORK:
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Cork Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Hire and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cape Town and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Cape Town International Airport about one week in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Cape Town International Airport to central Cape Town has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The quietest month for a flight from Cork Airport to Cape Town International Airport is April, while June is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Cape Town based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When reserving your flight from Cork Airport to Cape Town International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ORK to CPT in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of South Africa just waiting to be discovered. Around 56 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, a trip to Paarl will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.
Worcester is another well-known destination in South Africa and is around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. No trip is complete without seeing Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.
