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Currency and cost comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
70%Trains in Cape Town are 70% cheaper than in Amsterdam.
AmsterdamR 67,67
Cape TownR 20,00
MealMid-priced restaurant
60%A meal in Cape Town is 60% cheaper than a meal in Amsterdam.
AmsterdamR 422,95
Cape TownR 175,00
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
70%A taxi fare in Cape Town is 70% cheaper than in Amsterdam.
AmsterdamR 85,01
Cape TownR 25,00
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
57%Coffee in Cape Town is 57% cheaper than in Amsterdam.
AmsterdamR 85,44
Cape TownR 36,51
Distance: 9689 kms
Amsterdam airports
Schiphol (AMS)How far from city centre: 2 kms
Cape Town airports
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)How far from city centre: 18 kms

Useful Information for Flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town

Planning a trip from Amsterdam to Cape Town? Direct flights to Cape Town from Amsterdam take approximately 11 hours, covering around 9,500 kilometres. Beyond flights to Cape Town from Amsterdam, eDreams offers a wide selection of hotels and holiday packages, making your travel planning easy and enjoyable.

Time Difference between Amsterdam and Cape Town

Cape Town is 1 hour ahead of Amsterdam. Please remember to check for any Daylight Savings Time changes during your travel dates, as this could affect the time difference.

Best Time to Fly to Cape Town

Cape Town enjoys a Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. Summer, from December to February, offers sunshine and beach weather, perfect for swimming and sunbathing. Autumn (March to May) and spring (September to November) provide pleasant temperatures ideal for outdoor activities like hiking. Winter (June to August) is cooler and wetter, perfect for whale watching and enjoying cosy indoor activities. Flights to Cape Town from Amsterdam during spring or autumn offer pleasant temperatures with fewer crowds compared to the peak summer months.

Temperatures: Summer: 20°C - 30°C, Autumn/Spring: 15°C - 25°C, Winter: 10°C - 20°C.

Amsterdam Airports

Amsterdam is served by one major airport, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), making it a convenient hub for flights to Cape Town from Amsterdam.

Airport Information

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is the primary international airport of the Netherlands and the third busiest airport in Europe. Located just 14 kilometers southwest of Amsterdam city centre, it offers numerous flights to Cape Town from Amsterdam. This single-terminal airport is split into three departure halls, providing a wide array of services for travellers.

Main Airlines for this route

These are some of the most popular airlines that offer flights to Cape Town from Amsterdam:

  • KLM
  • British Airways
  • Delta Air Lines

Cape Town Airports

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is the primary airport serving Cape Town. It's a modern airport with various facilities to accommodate travellers on flights to Cape Town from Amsterdam and other destinations. Booking your flights to Cape Town from Amsterdam with eDreams ensures a smooth start to your journey.

Airport Information

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

This airport offers a wide variety of facilities, including duty-free shops, restaurants, cafes, and premium lounges. You'll also find essential amenities like banking services, currency exchange, and medical facilities. For business travellers, conference facilities are also available.

From the airport to the city centre, private transfers and ride-hailing services like Uber are the most convenient options. Car rental services are also readily available at the airport, including eDreams, making it easy to explore Cape Town and its surroundings at your own pace. Booking your flights to Cape Town from Amsterdam with eDreams and sorting out your airport transfer with us ensures a seamless travel experience.

What to Do and See in Cape Town

Planning your flights to Cape Town from Amsterdam? Get ready for an unforgettable adventure! Cape Town offers a vibrant blend of nature, culture, and history. Here are a few must-do activities:

  • Table Mountain Hike: Ascend this iconic landmark for breathtaking panoramic views of the city, coastline, and surrounding mountains.
  • Robben Island Ferry: Take a poignant journey to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned, and learn about South Africa's history.
  • Cape Point Exploration: Discover the dramatic cliffs, diverse wildlife, and stunning scenery of Cape Point, where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet (metaphorically!). Book your flights to Cape Town from Amsterdam now with eDreams!

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to South Africa. At eDreams have you covered!
For flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town is R10869. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Cape Town more expensive than Amsterdam to visit?

Looking at cab fares, a ride in Cape Town costs an average of 25.00 ZAR , 71% cheaper than Amsterdam, with a fare of 85.01 ZAR,

while train tickets cost 70% less at Cape Town: $ 20.00 ZAR versus $ 67.67 ZAR at Amsterdam.

Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 175.00 ZAR euros in Cape Town, 59% less than the 422.95 ZAR euros in Amsterdam.

The price of the coffee is around 57% cheaper in Cape Town, with an average of 36.51 ZAR, while in Amsterdam the coffee costs 85.44 ZAR.

How long does the flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town take?
Flight length from Amsterdam to Cape Town is around 13:34 hours on average, at an average distance of 10 135 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Cape Town compared to Amsterdam?
While in Amsterdam the temperatures can reach an average of 30.44 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 6 mm ,Cape Town's temperatures can go up to 28.98 ºC during the hot season, with 9 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 4.54 ºC in Cape Town, compared to the -2.89 ºC average degrees reported in Amsterdam. During the winter period, Amsterdam can register 3 mm precipitation, while Cape Town have an average of 12 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Amsterdam and Cape Town?

The main route from Amsterdam to Cape Town is: Schiphol (AMS) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT). The following airlines fly this route:

Kenya Airways.

Klm Royal Dutch Airlines.

Turkish Airlines.

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