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Cheap Flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
AMS
Destination airport IATA code
CPT
Number of flight options
1
Average flight time
11 hours 25 mins

Cape Town CPT Flight Information

Traveling From
Amsterdam
Origin Airport IATA Code
AMS
Traveling To
Cape Town
Destination Airport IATA Code
CPT
Number of Airlines Serving
3
Available Airlines
Distance
9687 km
Direct Flight Time
11 15
Flight Price

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between Amsterdam and Cape Town?
Need to escape the doldrums of work for a while? Or maybe embark on a romantic getaway? Whatever your motivation for making your way to Cape Town, KLM can get you there with direct flights from Amsterdam (AMS-Schiphol) to Cape Town Intl. Airport (CPT).
How long is a direct flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town?
Your next great adventure is on the other side of a flight of 11 hours and 20 minutes. That’s the average time its takes to cover the distance of 6,000 miles from Amsterdam to Cape Town.
What are the best airports for Amsterdam to Cape Town flights?
If you’re jetting from Amsterdam to Cape Town, you’ll most likely be checking in at Schiphol Airport (AMS) and touching down at Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.).
What are some of the most popular airlines flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town?
Fantastic service, food quality and good benefits are some factors that differentiate an airline from another. While you’ll find multiple air carriers advertising flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town, these are among the best:

  • Emirates with 30 flights every month.
  • Qatar Airways with 30 flights every month.
  • Lufthansa with 21 flights every month.
  • KLM with 21 flights every month.
  • Turkish Airlines with 13 flights every month.
  • Kenya Airways with 8 flights every month.

How many flights are there from Amsterdam to Cape Town?
With roughly 4 flights running between Amsterdam and Cape Town each day, it’s never too late to organise a fun-filled trip to Cape Town.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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Cheap flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town 

Our advanced search tools and comprehensive filters help you find a flight that fits your budget. To search for cheap flights, just enter your travel dates and sort your results by price. With all available tickets listed lowest price first, it’s easy to select the one that’s easiest on your wallet.  

To find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between Amsterdam to Cape Town is . In the current list of deals available, prices start at and can rise to for return flights.  

Find the best flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town  

Every day between Amsterdam and Cape Town, 3 flights from 3 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with KLM, Air France, Delta Air Lines, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 11hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 9687 km between null and null, let us know! 

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We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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Taj Cape Town

Taj Cape Town

5 out of 5
1 Wale Street, corner St Georges Mall, Cape Town, Western Cape
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (999 reviews)
"Great stay!"

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2024

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Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

2 out of 5
Adjoining BP Service & Filling Station, at Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, Western Cape
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Great stay.
"Great hotel for an overnight stay after a long international flight. Its got all of the basics and the staff is very friendly. We checked in after midnight and still had a laugh with Mbu before we went off to our room. He was also very considerate, saw that my wife was tired after the flight and ..."

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport
AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront

4 out of 5
Dockrail Road, Foreshore, Cape Town, Western Cape
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (387 reviews)
"Excellent service, friendly staff, and excellent food in the restaurant!"

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2024

AC Hotel by Marriott Cape Town Waterfront
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City Lodge Hotel Victoria And Alfred Waterfront

City Lodge Hotel Victoria And Alfred Waterfront

3 out of 5
Cnr Dock And Alfred Roads, Cape Town, Western Cape
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (683 reviews)
"One of the best decisions I made was staying at The City Lodge at the V and A Waterfront. Location is perfect. It is an attractive looking place about a 10 to 15 minute walk from the V and A Waterfront (where there are tons of resturants (try La Prada. Food is delicious), souvenir shopping, grocery ..."

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2024

City Lodge Hotel Victoria And Alfred Waterfront
Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport

Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport

4 out of 5
15 Michigan Street, Airport Industria, Cape Town, Western Cape
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Convenient airport hotel
"Just a quick overnight stay due to long layover in Cape Town. Shuttle picked up at the airport, and hotel was less than five minutes away. Comfy, quiet, clean room, good breakfast, fast internet."

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2024

Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

3.5 out of 5
Silo 6, South Arm Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (413 reviews)
"The staff are awesome! Friendly and very helpful. They indulged me with amenities, kindness & service. They could not do enough. It was a fun place to stay and is centrally located near so many activities. Amazing!!"

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2024

Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
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*Savings based on all holiday package bookings with Flight + Hotel on ebookers.com from January 2017 to December 2017, as compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel supplier(s). Savings not available on all packages. For Free Flight or 100% Off Flight deals, package savings is greater than or equal to the current cost of one component, when both are priced separately.

Fare, taxes & fees: Fares were found on ebookers.com and are updated daily. They include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees.

Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a £25.00 / 45.00 Euro service fee charged by ebookers, plus any airline fare and tax increase that may be applicable.

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.