Which airports can I use when flying from Cologne to Cape Town?

Flights from Cologne to Cape Town usually depart from Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Cologne to Cape Town?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Cologne to Cape Town: • Economy class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Cologne to Cape Town pass through?

One-stop flights from Cologne to Cape Town most commonly connect through: • Istanbul (IST) – 87% of one-stop connections • Zurich (ZRH) – 9% of one-stop connections • Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 3% of one-stop connections • London Heathrow (LHR) – 1% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cologne to Cape Town?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 40% on flights from Cologne to Cape Town. Monday is the cheapest departure day at 767 € return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at 1.275 €, a difference of 508 €. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Cape Town?

Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Camps Bay Beach, Green Point Market, and Cape Town International Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Cologne to Cape Town?

A direct flight from Cologne to Cape Town takes 00m, covering 15.280 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Cologne to Cape Town?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

How are flight prices from Cologne to Cape Town looking right now?

One-way fares from Cologne to Cape Town are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 572 €, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Cologne to Cape Town?

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 42m, compared to 17h 24m via Istanbul (IST) and 18h 32m via London Heathrow (LHR).

Which car hire options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?

Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around 3 € for economy cars. Top options include: • Europcar • Sixt • GREEN MOTION • Hertz • Woodford

How much should I expect to pay for a Cologne to Cape Town flight?

Return flights from Cologne to Cape Town range from 725 € to 1.063 €, with an average of 867 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 725 € counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from Cologne to Cape Town?

Return flights from Cologne to Cape Town typically range from 725 € to 1.063 €. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was 596 € on Turkish Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cologne to Cape Town?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cologne to Cape Town. It’s 12% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 47% higher.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Cologne to Cape Town?

Turkish Airlines (596 €) offered the cheapest return ticket from Cologne to Cape Town in the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Cologne to Cape Town?

Istanbul (IST) is the most popular stopover for the Cologne to Cape Town route. 87% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via IST.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Cologne to Cape Town?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of 940 €. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Cologne to Cape Town, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Zurich (ZRH) had the shortest average connection time for Cologne to Cape Town stopovers at 8h 36m over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: 725 €-1.063 €

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Fri 26.10.Wed 7.11.

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498 €

Typical prices: 707 €-984 €

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Sun 28.10.

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May

Cheapest • 23% price drop

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Cheapest • Avg 940 € (return)

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Shortest trip • 14h 42m (one-way)

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Recent return flight deals from Cologne to Cape Town

Sun, 25. Oct - Sat, 7. Nov

11:30 - 23:00CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 30m1 stop Istanbul

0:55 - 10:30CPT Cape Town Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

34h 35m1 stop Istanbul

596 €Turkish Airlines

Mon, 26. Oct - Sat, 7. Nov

11:30 - 23:00CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 30m1 stop Istanbul

0:55 - 10:30CPT Cape Town Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

34h 35m1 stop Istanbul

596 €Turkish Airlines

Sun, 25. Oct - Sat, 7. Nov

11:30 - 23:00CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 30m1 stop Istanbul

0:55 - 10:30CPT Cape Town Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

34h 35m1 stop Istanbul

597 €Turkish Airlines

Fri, 4. Dec - Sat, 19. Dec

18:10 - 23:00CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 50m1 stop Istanbul

0:55 - 17:10CPT Cape Town Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

17h 15m1 stop Istanbul

597 €Turkish Airlines

Mon, 26. Oct - Sat, 7. Nov

11:30 - 23:00CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 30m1 stop Istanbul

0:55 - 10:30CPT Cape Town Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

34h 35m1 stop Istanbul

598 €Turkish Airlines

Mon, 2. Nov - Mon, 16. Nov

18:10 - 23:00CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 50m1 stop Istanbul

0:55 - 10:30CPT Cape Town Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

34h 35m1 stop Istanbul

598 €Turkish Airlines

Mon, 26. Oct - Sat, 7. Nov

18:10 - 23:00CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 50m1 stop Istanbul

0:55 - 10:30CPT Cape Town Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

34h 35m1 stop Istanbul

598 €Turkish Airlines

Mon, 26. Oct - Sat, 7. Nov

18:10 - 23:00CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 50m1 stop Istanbul

0:55 - 10:30CPT Cape Town Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

34h 35m1 stop Istanbul

599 €Turkish Airlines

Sat, 28. Nov - Fri, 11. Dec

20:40 - 7:40CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 00m2 stops Vienna Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

9:20 - 9:55CPT Cape Town Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

25h 35m2 stops Zurich Vienna Intl

704 €Multiple Airlines

Tue, 17. Nov - Tue, 24. Nov

6:00 - 12:05CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 05m2 stops Vienna Intl Istanbul

17:15 - 21:45CPT Cape Town Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

29h 30m2 stops Istanbul Vienna Intl

710 €Multiple Airlines

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Wed, 7. Oct - Wed, 14. Oct

21:30 - 21:25CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 55m2 stops Stockholm Arlanda Amsterdam Schiphol

23:15 - 1:05CPT Cape Town Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

25h 50m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Stockholm Arlanda

889 €Multiple Airlines

Tue, 6. Oct - Tue, 13. Oct

14:25 - 21:25CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 00m2 stops Vienna Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

14:00 - 20:25CPT Cape Town Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

30h 25m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Paris Charles de Gaulle Vienna Intl

947 €Multiple Airlines

Tue, 6. Oct - Tue, 13. Oct

14:25 - 21:25CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 00m2 stops Vienna Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

14:00 - 20:25CPT Cape Town Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

30h 25m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Paris Charles de Gaulle Vienna Intl

949 €Multiple Airlines

Tue, 6. Oct - Tue, 13. Oct

14:15 - 23:35CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 20m2 stops Zurich Johannesburg OR Tambo

23:35 - 8:50CPT Cape Town Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

33h 15m2 stops Port Louis Sir Seewoosagur Ram. Vienna Intl

1.031 €Multiple Airlines

Tue, 6. Oct - Tue, 13. Oct

11:50 - 7:25CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 35m2 stops Rome Fiumicino Frankfurt am Main

17:45 - 22:45CPT Cape Town Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

29h 00m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Rome Fiumicino

1.032 €Multiple Airlines

Wed, 7. Oct - Tue, 13. Oct

12:05 - 14:10CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 05m3 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Cairo Addis Ababa Bole

20:00 - 23:20CPT Cape Town Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

27h 20m2 stops Dubai Intl London Stansted

1.074 €Multiple Airlines

Wed, 7. Oct - Wed, 14. Oct

21:30 - 21:25CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 55m2 stops Stockholm Arlanda Amsterdam Schiphol

7:40 - 12:25CPT Cape Town Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

28h 45m3 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Stockholm Arlanda Munich Franz Josef Strauss

1.076 €Multiple Airlines

Wed, 7. Oct - Tue, 13. Oct

6:20 - 9:25CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 05m1 stop Zurich

19:25 - 9:10CPT Cape Town Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

13h 45m1 stop Zurich

1.081 €SWISS

Tue, 6. Oct - Tue, 13. Oct

19:15 - 11:50CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 35m1 stop Istanbul

16:35 - 9:25CPT Cape Town Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

16h 50m1 stop Istanbul

1.566 €Turkish Airlines

Tue, 6. Oct - Tue, 13. Oct

19:15 - 11:50CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 35m1 stop Istanbul

16:35 - 9:25CPT Cape Town Intl-CGN Cologne Köln/Bonn

16h 50m1 stop Istanbul

1.577 €Turkish Airlines

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How much is a return flight from Cologne to Cape Town? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Cologne to Cape Town departing in October.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cologne to Cape Town?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cologne to Cape Town. It’s 12% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 47% higher.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Cologne to Cape Town?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Cologne to Cape Town:

• Economy class
• Business Class
How long is a flight from Cologne to Cape Town?
A direct flight from Cologne to Cape Town takes 00m, covering 15.280 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Cologne to Cape Town?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Cologne to Cape Town flight?
Return flights from Cologne to Cape Town range from 725 € to 1.063 €, with an average of 867 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 725 € counts as a good deal.
How are flight prices from Cologne to Cape Town looking right now?
One-way fares from Cologne to Cape Town are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 572 €, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.
Which car hire options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?
Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around 3 € for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Sixt
• GREEN MOTION
• Hertz
• Woodford
Which airports can I use when flying from Cologne to Cape Town?
Flights from Cologne to Cape Town usually depart from Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).
Which airports do connecting flights from Cologne to Cape Town pass through?
One-stop flights from Cologne to Cape Town most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul (IST) – 87% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) – 3% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 1% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cologne to Cape Town?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 40% on flights from Cologne to Cape Town. Monday is the cheapest departure day at 767 € return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at 1.275 €, a difference of 508 €.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Cologne to Cape Town?
Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 42m, compared to 17h 24m via Istanbul (IST) and 18h 32m via London Heathrow (LHR).
What popular places can I visit in Cape Town?
Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Camps Bay Beach, Green Point Market, and Cape Town International Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Monday flights average 767 €, about 508 € less than Tuesday fares (40% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cologne to Cape Town trip for May. Fares historically average 670 € return in that month – typically 848 € less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cape Town Intl Airport.

• Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

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