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Flights from Cape Town to Aberdeen

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Aberdeen. The fastest way is one stop via Amsterdam or London, about 16h 21m door to door (3 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 15h 25m
CPTABZAMS

Cape Town to Aberdeen at a glance

Fastest journey15h 25mVia Amsterdam, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or London

Best ways to fly from Cape Town to Aberdeen

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

1
CPT Amsterdam (AMS) ABZ
Leg 1: KLM · Leg 2: KLM
Mon07:45 CPT19:05 AMS3h 40m connection22:45 AMS23:06 ABZKLM
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 16h 21m
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CPT London (LHR) ABZ
Leg 1: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic · Leg 2: British Airways
One airline, one ticket ~15h 25m
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3
CPT Paris (CDG) ABZ
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: easyJet
Self-transfer likely ~16h 24m
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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
10,309 km6,402 miles
Journey time
15h 25mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hAberdeen vs Cape Town
Currency in Aberdeen
GBP
Airports
CPT → ABZ

Flights from Cape Town to Aberdeen: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Aberdeen?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Amsterdam, London and Paris. 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 Cape Town to Aberdeen?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 25m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,309 km.
Where do you change planes between Cape Town and Aberdeen?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), London (LHR) and Paris (CDG). KLM flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cape Town and Aberdeen?
Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Aberdeen: Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ).
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Aberdeen?
Aberdeen is 2 hours behind Cape Town.

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