Flying from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) 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 Dusseldorf.
Give yourself enough time to make your DUS to CPT flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Dusseldorf International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between DUS and CPT include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
$590 is currently the best price for a one-way Dusseldorf International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. Return flights start at $1,245. These prices may change depending on demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DUS to CPT if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from DUS to CPT by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS)
When it comes to Dusseldorf International Airport's on-time performance, 78.28% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Dusseldorf International Airport from central Dusseldorf, it takes around 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Cape Town International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to DUS:
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
If you're landing on a late Dusseldorf International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near CPT:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Hire and venture far and wide through Cape Town and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Cape Town International Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
Cape Town International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Dusseldorf International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Cape Town. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Cape Town is February, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Dusseldorf International Airport to Cape Town International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
July sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DUS to CPT sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of South Africa
Paarl is just one of the many cities in South Africa waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Cape Town. Around 56 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.
If you want to check out another great destination in South Africa, head for Worcester, about 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall are key reasons to visit.