Flying from Rome to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): What you need to know
The timezone in Cape Town is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Rome. Cape Town International Airport is located in Cape Town.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Rome to CPT. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Rome
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Rome to CPT. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
The journey from central Rome to FCO takes around 30 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Rome to Cape Town International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
When it comes to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Rome Ciampino Airport (CIA)
CIA is about 14 kilometres from central Rome. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Rome to CPT flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Rome Ciampino Airport:
The majority of flights that leave Rome Ciampino Airport touch down at their destination right on cue. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 85%.
About Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Rome to Cape Town International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Rome to Cape Town International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
From Cape Town International Airport, central Cape Town is around 19 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
RM1,606 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Rome to Cape Town International Airport. A return flight starts at RM2,836. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Rome to CPT. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Cheap Rome to Cape Town International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Filters make it easier to snap up a deal on your flight from Rome to Cape Town International Airport. Pick the departure times, airlines and number of stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from Rome to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Rome to Cape Town International Airport (CPT). January is the busiest month to visit Cape Town. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in December.
Book a Rome to CPT plane ticket departing in February if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Cape Town to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
July sees temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Rome to Cape Town International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Cape Town
Start your Cape Town trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Rome to Cape Town International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Your trip to Cape Town should come with a side of sightseeing. Big-name attractions that belong on your itinerary include Table Mountain, The Rock and Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of South Africa you should also see. Around 121 kilometres northwest of Cape Town, a visit to Saldanha will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like North Head Lighthouse, Hoedjieskop Museum and Pietskiet Museum.
Make your way 97 kilometres northeast from Cape Town to visit Ceres, another well-known stop in South Africa. Don't leave without exploring Ceres Mountain Fynbos Nature Reserve and Togryers Museum.
