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Flights from Cape Town to Bristol

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Bristol. The fastest way is one stop via Amsterdam or Zurich, about 15h 11m door to door (3 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 15h 02m
CPTBRSAMS

Cape Town to Bristol at a glance

Fastest journey15h 02mVia Amsterdam, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Amsterdam or Zurich

Best ways to fly from Cape Town to Bristol

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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CPT Amsterdam (AMS) BRS
Leg 1: KLM · Leg 2: easyJet, KLM
Mon07:45 CPT19:05 AMS2h 40m connection21:45 AMS21:56 BRSKLM + easyJet
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 15h 11m
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CPT Zurich (ZRH) BRS
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air · Leg 2: easyJet, Edelweiss Air
One airline, one ticket ~15h 02m
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3
CPT London (LGW) BRS
Leg 1: Norse Atlantic Airways · Leg 2: easyJet
Self-transfer likely ~15h 46m
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CPT Paris (CDG) BRS
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: easyJet
Self-transfer likely ~15h 47m
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CPT Munich (MUC) BRS
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: easyJet
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
15h 02mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hBristol vs Cape Town
Currency in Bristol
GBP
Airports
CPT → BRS

Flights from Cape Town to Bristol: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Bristol?
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 Cape Town to Bristol?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 02m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,713 km.
Where do you change planes between Cape Town and Bristol?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), Zurich (ZRH), London (LGW) and Paris (CDG). KLM flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cape Town and Bristol?
Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Bristol: Bristol Airport (BRS).
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Bristol?
Bristol is 2 hours behind Cape Town.

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