Travelling from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Cape Town Airport (CPT): what you need to know
The timezone in Cape Town is UTC+2, which is one hour ahead of Stuttgart.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your STR to CPT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Stuttgart Airport to Cape Town Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between STR and CPT include:
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Munich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
RM2,722 is the lowest price for a one-way Stuttgart Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. Return flights start from RM3,087. These fares may change depending on demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from STR to CPT if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from Stuttgart Airport to Cape Town Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from STR to CPT.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Stuttgart Airport to Cape Town Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Stuttgart Airport (STR)
78% of flights departing from Stuttgart Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Stuttgart Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Stuttgart. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near STR. Whether you're taking an early flight from Stuttgart Airport to Cape Town Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Stuttgart Airport to Cape Town Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CPT instead:
Explore without limits with a Cape Town Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Rental and find adventure across Cape Town and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Cape Town Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Cape Town Airport to central Cape Town has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Cape Town Airport (CPT)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Stuttgart Airport to Cape Town Airport. November is the busiest month to head to Cape Town. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your flights from Stuttgart Airport to Cape Town Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
July has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Look for cheap tickets from STR to CPT around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Africa
Cape Town has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of South Africa waiting to be discovered. Around 56 kilometres north-east of Cape Town, a visit to Paarl will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Zandwijk Wines, Paarl Mountain Nature Reserve and Landskroon Wines.
If you're looking to explore another side of South Africa, head for Worcester, roughly 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. Karoo Desert Garden, Kleinplasie Living Open Air Museum and Beck House Museum are the start of reasons to visit.
