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Connecting route · United Kingdom → South Africa

Flights from Bristol to Cape Town

There are no direct flights from Bristol to Cape Town. The fastest way is one stop via Amsterdam or Zurich, about 13h 44m door to door (7 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 13h 44m
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Bristol to Cape Town at a glance

Fastest journey13h 44mVia Amsterdam, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or Zurich

Best ways to fly from Bristol to Cape Town

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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BRS Amsterdam (AMS) CPT
Leg 1: easyJet, KLM · Leg 2: KLM
Mon06:30 BRS08:35 AMS1h 40m connection10:15 AMS21:14 CPTKLM
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 44m
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BRS Zurich (ZRH) CPT
Leg 1: easyJet, Edelweiss Air · Leg 2: Edelweiss Air
One airline, one ticket ~15h 02m
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3
BRS London (LGW) CPT
Leg 1: easyJet · Leg 2: Norse Atlantic Airways
Self-transfer likely ~15h 46m
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BRS Paris (CDG) CPT
Leg 1: easyJet · Leg 2: Air France
Self-transfer likely ~15h 47m
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BRS Munich (MUC) CPT
Leg 1: easyJet · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Self-transfer likely ~16h 20m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
9,713 km6,032 miles
Journey time
13h 44mon current schedules
Time difference
+2hCape Town vs Bristol
Currency in Cape Town
ZAR
Airports
BRS → CPT

Flights from Bristol to Cape Town: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bristol to Cape Town?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, Zurich and London. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Bristol to Cape Town?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 44m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,713 km.
Where do you change planes between Bristol and Cape Town?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), Zurich (ZRH), London (LGW) and Paris (CDG). easyJet flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Bristol and Cape Town?
Bristol: Bristol Airport (BRS). Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
What is the time difference between Bristol and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 2 hours ahead of Bristol.

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