Cape Town - the city of South Africa , located in the south-western part of the country, is the legislative capital of the state.
Main air harbor
Cape Town International Airport is the main airport that provides air communication to the city of Cape Town at local and international level. It is considered one of the busiest airports in Africa. It is located at a small distance (about 20 km) from the central part of the city. The airport began operating in 1954, replacing its predecessor.
Cape Town International Airport serves the small cities of the Republic of South Africa for many years, and connects the country with Asia, Europe, South America, Africa.
2009 was a landmark for the airport, he was awarded the Skytrax award as the best on the continent.
Interesting Facts
The history of Cape Town International Airport is interesting because from a small, insignificant object of the country, which started its work only with two international flights, over time it turned into an integral part of the city and even the state.
The heyday of the airport falls at the end of the 20th century, when it becomes a private property of the Company of Airports Company South Africa. The airport building of Cape Town is restored and refined. The main achievement of new owners is the ever-increasing interest in the airport among the local population and tourists. The largest number of passengers who used the services of the International Airport of Cape Town, accounted for in 2005, then it was transported about 8.4 million.
In 2009, the airport building was a large-scale reconstruction, thanks to which the central building of the terminal was properly developed. Before that time, the internal and external terminals existed separately, now they have become connected and provided a single registration area. To date, the airport building has three terminals. Each of them contains an automated baggage handling system. The central building of the terminal, more precisely its upper level, is given to retail outlets, food points. By the way, this is where the biggest restaurant of the continent under the name Spur Steak Ranches is located.
Airport Facilities and Chips
The airport is equipped with two different runways in length. Inside you will find a lot of useful things: help desk, rest rooms, bar, sports cafes, phytobar, bakery, wine shop, branded clothes and accessories stores, pharmacy, VIP hall, business center, self-service terminals, automatic baggage handling system, equipment for people with disabilities and much more. In addition, if necessary, you can use the services of a porter, rent a mobile phone.
Near the airport are comfortable hotels The Road Lodge, The City Lodge Pinelands, Courtyard Hotel Cape Town.
How to get there?
You can get to Cape Town International Airport from the bus station located in the city center. Buses leave every half hour, the fare in them will be 50 rand. It is possible to book a taxi that will take you to the airport building. Each kilometer costs about 10 rand. If you decide to rent a car, then it's even easier to get to your destination, it's enough to ask the correct coordinates: 33 ° 58'18 "S and 18 ° 36'7" E.
If you decide to spend your vacation in South Africa , you will certainly have the opportunity to visit the International Airport of Cape Town. Modern, meeting all the requirements of comfort and safety - it's sure you'll like it.
Helpful information:
- Address: Matroosfontein, Cape Town, 7490, South Africa
- Height above sea level: 46 meters
- Code: CPT
- Phone: +27 21 937 1275