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Airport Guide · Africa
South Africa's third-busiest airport and a major leisure travel destination gateway.
IATA Code
CPT
ICAO Code
FACT
City
Cape Town
Country
South Africa
Region
Africa
Time Zone
Africa/Johannesburg
Terminals
1
Annual Passengers
~11M
These carriers operate significant scheduled service from Cape Town International Airport. Many smaller regional and international airlines also serve the airport.
Cape Town International Airport (IATA: CPT, ICAO: FACT) is located in Cape Town, South Africa. The airport sits at coordinates -33.9648°, 18.6017° and operates in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone.
The IATA code for Cape Town International Airport is CPT. The ICAO code is FACT. These are the codes used on tickets, baggage tags, and air traffic control communications.
Cape Town International Airport has 1 passenger terminal. Always check your boarding pass for the correct terminal — terminal assignments can change.
Major carriers at Cape Town International Airport include SA, FA, MN. Many smaller regional and international carriers also serve the airport.
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5,238 mi · 11h 2m · int'l
Cape Town International Airport operates in the Africa/Johannesburg time zone. Always verify departure times against the airport's local time, especially when connecting from a different region.
Cape Town International Airport handles approximately 11 million passengers per year, making it one of the busier airports in Africa. Plan extra time for security, especially during peak hours.
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~17M passengers/year · 2 terminals