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Getting There By Air Cape Town International Airport (CPT) Tel: (021) 937 1200. Fax: (021) 934 2861. Website: www.airports.co.za Cape Town International Airport is located 20km (12.4 miles) east of Cape Town’s city centre on the N2 highway. The airport is constantly expanding – the new International Departures Terminal was opened in 2001, while completion of the new duty-free shopping arcade is planned for the end of 2002. Its cutting-edge design, clean and efficient interior and extensive facilities have earned it the title of ‘Africa’s Leading Airport’ at the World Travel Awards for four consecutive years (1998-2001). There are direct flights to 23 cities in 19 countries, including London, Munich, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Istanbul, Kuala Lumpur, Buenos Aires, Singapore, Cairo, Mauritius, Windhoek and Fort Lauderdale. Domestic and regional routes include Johannesburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth, East London and Bloemfontein. The airport handles over four million passengers a year. Major airlines: South African Airways (tel: (021) 936 2389 or 2487 or (0861) 359 722; fax: (021) 936 2340; website: www.flysaa.com) is the national airline. Of the 19 other airlines that operate direct flights, major carriers include British Airways, KLM, Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines. Approximate flight times to Cape Town: From London is 11 hours 20 minutes; from New York is 17 hours; from Los Angeles is 25 hours; from Toronto is 19 hours and from Sydney is 16 hours. Airport facilities: Facilities include foreign exchange, ATMs, executive car parking services, tourist information, restaurants, bars, snack bars, bookshops, duty-free shops and car hire, including Avis, Budget, Europcar and Hertz. Business facilities: There are four airport business centres, which are open daily, each accommodating between ten and 30 people, with facilities such as e-mail, fax, telephones, projectors, video-conferencing and photocopiers. Mobile phone hire is also available. The new Airport Training Centre and Conference Venue is located near the main control tower. The Airport VIP Lounge (tel: (021) 937 1233), located in domestic departures, provides further information on the airport’s business facilities. Arrival/departure tax: An airport tax of R25 is included in the price of all tickets (domestic and international), although this can vary according to the airline and destination. Transport to the city: Legend Tours and Transfers (tel: (021) 936 2814; e-mail: info@legendtours.co.za; website: www.legendtours.co.za) operates a shuttle bus service seven days a week 0500-2400, with prices starting at R130 for one passenger to Cape Town. There is no rail or public transport bus service from the airport. Metered taxis are available outside the airport from Touch Down Taxis, the official airport taxi company, for approximately R160. Most luxury and business hotels will, if notified in advance, provide transport to and from the airport. |
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