Cape Town Airport Transfer (CPT)

Cape Town International Airport (IATA: CPT) handles 10+ million passengers annually and is the gateway to one of the world's most celebrated travel destinations. It is 22 kilometres southeast of the City Bowl via the N2. The airport has a single international terminal. Uber and Bolt are functional from CPT but surge heavily during December–January peak season. A LocalsRide pre-booked transfer provides a confirmed driver and fixed rand price regardless of what demand looks like when your flight lands.

Transfer Time from CPT

City Bowl (CBD, Bo-Kaap): 25–35 minutes via N2. V&A Waterfront: 25–35 minutes. Sea Point: 30–40 minutes. Camps Bay and Clifton: 35–50 minutes. Constantia: 30–45 minutes. Stellenbosch: 35–50 minutes via N2 and R310. Franschhoek: 60–75 minutes via R45. Hermanus: 90–110 minutes via N2 and R43. Paarl: 50–65 minutes via N1.

CPT Arrivals

Cape Town has a single terminal. International and domestic arrivals share the same concourse after customs. Your LocalsRide driver will be in the designated meeting area with your name sign. The Uber pick-up zone is outside — your driver meets you inside the terminal before you reach the exits.

Popular Routes from Cape Town Airport

Most booked from CPT: airport to V&A Waterfront hotels, airport to Camps Bay and Atlantic Seaboard, airport to City Bowl and De Waterkant. Wine region: airport to Stellenbosch, airport to Franschhoek. Long-distance: airport to Hermanus (whale season May–November), airport to Knysna (Garden Route, 430 kilometres, 4–5 hours).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there public transport from Cape Town Airport to the city?

The MyCiTi bus T01 route connects CPT to the city centre (Civic Centre, Adderley Street) in 45–60 minutes. It is cheap and reliable for passengers heading to the CBD. For V&A Waterfront, Camps Bay, or Sea Point, a private transfer is more direct.

How much is a private transfer from Cape Town Airport to Camps Bay?

Fixed-price transfers from CPT to Camps Bay start from approximately R 350–400 depending on vehicle class. Uber during peak season can exceed R 500 with surge. Pre-booked LocalsRide fares are fixed and immune to demand-based pricing.