Cape Town International Airport Travel Guide
Cape Town International Airport travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.
Summary
Cape Town International Airport is an airport in Cape Town. Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is a commercial airport.
The best time to visit Cape Town International Airport is January, February, March, October, November and December. The climate is Mediterranean. June, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. January is the warmest month with average highs near 82°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 47°F.
Nearby highlights include Table Mountain, Table Mountain, Camps Bay Beach and Robben Island.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Map of Cape Town International Airport
Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.
Coordinates: 33°58′17.4″S 18°36′7.6″E (-33.9715, 18.6021)
Quick facts about Cape Town International Airport
| Type | Airport |
|---|---|
| City | Cape Town |
| Country | South Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| Coordinates | 33°58′17.4″S 18°36′7.6″E (-33.9715, 18.6021) |
| IATA code | CPT |
| Best months | January, February, March, October, November and December |
| Climate | Mediterranean |
Things to do in Cape Town International Airport
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Cape Town International Airport.
Best time to visit Cape Town International Airport
Go in January, February, March, October, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: June, July and August - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cape Town International Airport?
Cape Town International Airport is an airport in Cape Town. Its coordinates are -33.9715, 18.6021. It lies in Africa.
When is the best time to visit Cape Town International Airport?
January, February, March, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Cape Town International Airport, which has a Mediterranean climate. June, July and August are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What are the top things to do in Cape Town International Airport?
Popular options include Table Mountain, Table Mountain, Camps Bay Beach, Robben Island and Boulders Beach.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (airports) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 22, 2026 UTC. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
