Belfast, County Antrim to Cape Town, Western Cape from $410: 10 ways by bus, train, flight or car

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How to Get from Belfast to Cape Town: Cheapest, Fastest and Best Way

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$410 - Bus and FlightBest price

10100 kmDistance

14h 52m Fastest

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Belfast - Cape Town operators

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Plane

Website

britishairways.com

Plane from Belfast City to Capetown via London Heathrow

Average Duration

15h 2m

Estimated price

$700-2300

Plane from Belfast City to Capetown via London Heathrow, Johannesburg

Average Duration

19h 37m

Estimated price

$700-2400

Website

swiss.com

Plane from Dublin to Capetown via Zurich

Average Duration

18h 47m

Estimated price

$400-1400

Website

lufthansa.com

Plane from Belfast City to Capetown via Frankfurt

Average Duration

23h

Estimated price

$600-1600

Website

virginatlantic.com

Plane from Belfast City to Capetown via London Heathrow

Average Duration

14h 30m

Estimated price

$650-1200

Website

airfrance.com

Plane from Dublin to Capetown via Paris Charles de Gaulle

Average Duration

14h 30m

Estimated price

$550-1500

Website

flyedelweiss.com

Plane from Dublin to Capetown via Zurich

Average Duration

16h 50m

Estimated price

$400-1400

Bus

Contact phone

+353 1 903 9508

Website

https://www.dublinexpress.ie/

Bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport

Average Duration

1h 50m

Estimated price

$9-9

Belfast to Cape Town: Overview of Bus, Train, Flight, and Car Trips

Traveling between Belfast and Cape Town offers a variety of convenient options to suit your preferences, schedule, and budget. Whether you prioritize affordability, speed, or comfort, you’re sure to find the perfect way to travel without compromising on quality or convenience.

🌍 Flying from Belfast City Airport to Cape Town Airport requires a layover, with the quickest route taking 14 hours and 40 minutes. Airlines such as Aer Lingus, Virgin Atlantic, and Lufthansa, among others, offer flights for this journey. ✈️ The total duration of the trip from Belfast to Cape Town by plane is 14 hours and 52 minutes. The airlines provide a range of options with different stopover durations and ticket prices ranging from £528 to £966.

Departure Point

Belfast City Airport

Arrival Point

Capetown Airport. The quickest flight takes 14h 40m and has one stopover

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The distance between Belfast and Cape Town is approximately 10174.3 km. The typical travel time by bus and plane is 17 hours and 56 minutes, with a stopover in Dublin, or 17 hours and 9 minutes by plane only.

The most cost-effective and time-efficient option for traveling from Belfast to Cape Town is to fly. It takes approximately 17 hours and 9 minutes to cover the distance, and prices range from £149 to £938, depending on the booking and airline.

The flight duration from Belfast to Cape Town typically takes around 14 hours and 45 minutes with one stopover. However, there are no direct flights available from Belfast City Airport to Cape Town Airport, so a layover is necessary. The cost of a flight between these two cities can range from £436 to £1415, depending on various factors such as the airline, time of booking, and availability of seats.

There are numerous accommodation options available near Cape Town. With over 1743 hotels to choose from, travelers can find a variety of options to suit their preferences and budget. Prices for hotels in Cape Town start at £42, with a range of options including luxury resorts, boutique hotels, guesthouses, and budget-friendly accommodations.