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Flights from Cape Town to Dublin

There are no direct flights from Cape Town to Dublin. The fastest way is one stop via Amsterdam or London, about 15h 02m door to door (3 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 15h 02m
CPTDUBAMS

Cape Town to Dublin at a glance

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

Best ways to fly from Cape Town to Dublin

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) DUB
Leg 1: KLM · Leg 2: KLM, Ryanair, Aer Lingus
Fri07:45 CPT19:05 AMS2h 10m connection21:15 AMS21:47 DUBKLM + Ryanair
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 15h 02m
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CPT London (LHR) DUB
Leg 1: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic · Leg 2: Aer Lingus, British Airways
One airline, one ticket ~15h 10m
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3
CPT Paris (CDG) DUB
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France, Aer Lingus, ASL Airlines France
One airline, one ticket ~15h 11m
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4
CPT Frankfurt (FRA) DUB
Leg 1: Condor, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, Aer Lingus
One airline, one ticket ~15h 36m
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CPT Munich (MUC) DUB
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Aer Lingus
One airline, one ticket ~15h 42m
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CPT Dubai (DXB) DUB
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~19h 27m
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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
9,993 km6,206 miles
Journey time
15h 02mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hDublin vs Cape Town
Currency in Dublin
EUR
Airports
CPT → DUB

Flights from Cape Town to Dublin: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Dublin?
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 Dublin?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 02m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,993 km.
Where do you change planes between Cape Town and Dublin?
The best connecting points are Amsterdam (AMS), London (LHR), Paris (CDG) and Frankfurt (FRA). KLM flies both legs via Amsterdam, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cape Town and Dublin?
Cape Town: Cape Town International Airport (CPT). Dublin: Dublin Airport (DUB).
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Dublin?
Dublin is 2 hours behind Cape Town.

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