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R7 787 Find Cheap Flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town

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Cheapest return fare
R13 533
Typical prices: R15 986-R21 468
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Thu 29/10Wed 11/11
AMS - CPT • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
R15 838
Typical prices: R15 657-R20 563
KLM
Mon 14/9Tue 22/9
AMS - CPT • Direct
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Cheapest • from R13 895 (return)
Best reviews • 8,1 score
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You can fly direct with KLM. Average duration is 11h 15m
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Most punctual • 82% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Cheapest • Avg R15 552 (return)
Shortest trip • 14h 05m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town (AMS-CPT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Amsterdam to Cape Town

Thu, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 11
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17:55 - 13:00
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CPT
18h 05m
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13:50 - 11:05
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AMS
22h 15m
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R13 533Multiple Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Nov 19
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17:55 - 13:00
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CPT
18h 05m
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15:25 - 11:05
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AMS
20h 40m
2 stops
R13 615Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Oct 5
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13:20 - 9:30
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CPT
20h 10m
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0:10 - 18:10
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18h 00m
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R13 632Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 20
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21:45 - 9:30
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CPT
35h 45m
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0:10 - 19:35
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AMS
19h 25m
1 stop
R13 648Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 21
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10:10 - 17:30
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CPT
31h 20m
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0:10 - 22:20
CPT
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AMS
22h 10m
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R13 763Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Wed, Oct 7
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14:15 - 17:30
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CPT
27h 15m
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0:10 - 22:20
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AMS
22h 10m
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R13 796Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Fri, Sep 18
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14:55 - 17:30
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CPT
26h 35m
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0:10 - 15:35
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AMS
15h 25m
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R13 829Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Fri, Nov 27
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11:55 - 13:00
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24h 05m
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15:25 - 17:05
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26h 40m
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R13 862Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 12
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CPT
14h 05m
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8:00 - 22:15
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14h 15m
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R13 895SWISS
Tue, Oct 13 - Sat, Oct 17
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10:10 - 17:30
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31h 20m
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0:10 - 9:15
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AMS
33h 05m
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R13 911Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Amsterdam to Cape Town flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town departing in October.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Amsterdam to Cape Town, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Cape Town back to Amsterdam, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town is May, where tickets cost R15 640 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R24 580 and R24 020 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of R18 897, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flightR7 787
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (25% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Amsterdam to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town

  • Is it easy to find your way in Schipol Airport’s terminals?

    Amsterdam’s Schipol Airport features a main passenger terminal, which houses eight concourses, several halls and piers, which are interconnected. Schiphol Plaza holds a shopping centre and is in the middle of the terminal. Arrivals are on the ground level and departures are located on the second level. The easiest way to navigate around the airport is to download the Schipol app, which also keeps you updated on your flight.

  • What public transport is available at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)?

    The MyCiti bus operates from the airport bus station outside the terminal building. It drives to the Civic Centre Bus Station in the city centre. Buses leave every 20 minutes. Buses operate every day from 05:00 to 21:30. The route is 20 kilometres and is a half-hour ride. Purchase a travel card for about R35,00 at the MyCiti station kiosk. Authorised taxis are outside the Arrivals Terminal and their fees range from R350,00 to R600,00 depending on the traffic. Ridesharing services like Uber and Bolt also operate from the airport and the pick-up area is at the P2 parking. The fare to the city is, on average, around R200,00.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town was R7 787 for a one-way ticket and R13 533 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

    Amsterdam airport is called Amsterdam Schiphol and the only airport in Cape Town is Cape Town Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

    KLM, and Lufthansa offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Amsterdam to Cape Town flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Amsterdam to Cape Town flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Amsterdam and Cape Town, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

    There are direct flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town, KLM or Air France?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town are KLM and Air France. With an average price for the route of R21 332 and an overall rating of 7,8, KLM is the most popular choice. Air France is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R21 495 and an overall rating of 7,4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from Amsterdam is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to Amsterdam with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from Amsterdam up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for R19 207 or less round-trip.
  • The best way to get to Schipol Airport from Amsterdam city centre is to go by rail. The train ride to the station at Schipol Airport is about 15 minutes and the station is located below Schiphol Plaza in the airport terminal. The fare is around €5 (about R100,00).
  • Be aware that Schipol Airport is known as a ‘silent’ terminal, which means that no public announcements are made regarding any flights or passengers.
  • Cape Town International Airport is a hub for both South African Airways and FlySafair. Other airlines that operate at Cape Town International Airport flying from Amsterdam include KLM, Lufthansa, Kenya Air, Turkish Airlines, and Ethiopian Airlines.

Prefer to fly direct from Amsterdam Schiphol to Cape Town Intl?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Amsterdam Schiphol to Cape Town Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Cape Town Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Amsterdam Schiphol to Cape Town Intl

Monday

KLM

KLM

Tuesday

KLM

KLM

Wednesday

KLM

KLM

Thursday

KLM

KLM

Friday

KLM

KLM

Saturday

KLM

KLM

Sunday

KLM

KLM

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Direct returns

Cape Town Intl to Amsterdam Schiphol

Monday

KLM

KLM

Tuesday

KLM

KLM

Wednesday

KLM

KLM

Thursday

KLM

KLM

Friday

KLM

KLM

Saturday

KLM

KLM

Sunday

KLM

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Amsterdam to Cape Town. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3591 reviews
8,1Boarding
8,2Entertainment
8,4Crew
8,0Comfort
7,9Food
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The flight was delayed and the service was not good. All the new serve was beef and we don’t eat beef so we ended up buying our own meals at the airport twice.

2,0 MediocreAmbrose, Apr 2026
HKG - DXB
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The flight was delayed and the service was not good. All the new serve was beef and we don’t eat beef so we ended up buying our own meals at the airport twice.

It went well except at delhi airport they told me that my flight is canceled and only after talking to manager they were able to find seats for me and my wife

Always enjoyed flying with Emirates, flown with others but they don't really measure up. The others are cheaper without a doubt, but not as good as Emirates

Fly Dubai takes low cost and thrift to new depths in terms of service levels, terminal 2 is grossly inadequate for capacity and resembles a crowded buss or railway station,, the fly dubai( Emirates) flight is never on time(was 2.5 hrs delayed), and this is not an isolated experience, the flght air conditioning was turned low while we waited on the tarmac for take clearance to save fuel, should say more!!!! The depths! I only fly this airline from a compulsion, emirates code shares for connections to Muscat

They changed the flight time without telling us and were unwilling to help with rebooking because we booked through orbits/kayak

The main issue was that the flight from trivandrum to Dubai was delayed which resulted in arriving late in Dubai. Coincidentally the flight leaving out of Dubai to jfk was also delayed for different reason. Despite we reached the gate ( through wheel chair assistance) along with 10 other passengers we were not let in. The gate was open and yet was refrained from entering. We were then requested to flight the next morning. Meal vouchers were provided but the hotel reservations were not made and took a lot longer to receive that. If Emirates knew about the delay and was certain the passengers will not be able to board the next flight shouldn't they have prepared these ahead of time?

The plane was old so the entertainment system was difficult to operate. The crew did advise earlier. The plane was landed and parked away from the gates, which added 20+ mins to the overall arrival

Premium economy was worth it-comfort was definitely better than economy class. The seats were more comfortable, blankets and pillows thicker

Great flight - Clubhouse met our needs, and the staff provided good service. Boarding felt a little chaotic, but given the size of the aircraft, it's always going to be challenging. Whilst the crew were friendly, the number of passengers meant that we received our breakfast items, but had finished breakfast before we were served a drink. Lunch was much better organised, and throughout the flight, the crew were attentive. Found the seats and ICE to be excellent. Disembarkation was fine, and everything possible to expedite the process was being done.

It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

The flight was 45 mins late leaving, we sat without a/c for some of this, 2nd Meal was a slice of pizza. Movies were good.

Outstanding even though the 330 was one of the oldest in the fleet. The difference was the attentiveness and responsiveness of a really experienced flight attendant. For airline food great variety of interesting choices and good tastes supported by a good wine selection.

As per usual when you Hit the UK it's a slow process through customs Not as efficient at Thailand for sure

The flight was delayed. The aircraft was unclean. Promised seat was not given due to change in Aircraft. Not one crew on ground was in a position to give any response. Amsterdam Airport is AVIODABLE Over crowded. Over Expensive. Poor Services.

It was really nice journey i personally recommend klm flight

Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

Empty seats next to me - wish it had been for a longer flight!!

I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

Flight was on time, staff are friendly and helpful onboard.

Terrible last row seats many seats available but no offer to move to better seat

I love Air France. This was another great experience despite a slight delay in the departure. The time was made up on flight. I would take AirFrance again when traveling to the far East. Merci beaucoup.

The flight crew was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Also the seats were comfortable and roomier than many other airlines.

The plane's pilots, including the captain himself, thanked me for the flight. I know it's just marketing, but it was really nice to see these people. It's a great idea. Airplane food is never "good," but the entire crew and flight organization were top-notch. I really liked Delta, and I think I've traveled all over the world, and that was something new for me. Maybe even the old planes, the B767, but next time I have a choice, Delta will be my first choice. Thank you, a satisfied passenger :)

Middle seats SUCK!!!! I paid more money than I should have because of your terrible site Kayak.com. I'll try to use your competitors going forward. I am so disappointed you would play off business class.com as business class seats

The boarding was efficient. The entertainment system was a bit unstable but Air France has a good selection of movies.

They lost my bag and I still haven’t received it yet

They lost my bag and I still have not received it

Not consistent with the food quality (I mean taste not freshness)

Food was really mediocre for premium economy in comparison to other airlines… the crew was nowhere to be found… 14 hour flight…

I don’t like that an equipment change caused my seat to change from 23A to 44A. The boarding was also delayed. The crew were excellent, however and very attentive. The food was not bad.

Older plane with finicky seats. Crew often seem to focus on "pet" clients and over extend services to some over others. I get less attention since I'm not a regular business class client. Regardless, I've paid the money and would expect equal attention.

Flight got cancelled for good (apparently due to jet fuel concerns), and we had to re-book to Hannover, Germany instead.

Great food, and lots of it. They made us come to the gate two hours before the flight and you were stuck in the enclosure until you boarded with no bathroom or food or drink. My seat in business class was very claustrophobic, I could barely get into it and a large board blocked the window and made it even more claustrophobic

delayed to take off from detroit by 3 hours lost baggage in istanbul and now in venice without baggage

The crew was amazing and the food was really good too

We were experiencing delayed for 4 hours and of course they took us to Turkish airlines lounge but we could not rested up since there is no bedroom. It was tiring and long day for us🙏 Especially we didn’t fly until 5:45am morning for Miami🙏😢

No control at all at the gate , passengers were not cuing up, , some were very loud , no action taken by the attendants . It looked more like a heard of animals then humans boarding a plane .

The boarding was not as organized as what I experienced in Houston. We were able to depart on time and landed in Lagos as scheduled.

Excellent service. Friendly and attentive flight attendants, can lay back in business class and be pretty comfortable, and delicious food. Flight on time departing and arriving.

They are absolutely impossible to get hold of. A death in the family caused us to delay our departure. They are impossible to get through to and after waiting 41/2 hours I was told they would not consider helping us. They cancelled our return flight and have not reimbursed anything. I strongly urge readers to consider a different airline.

Horrible airline that charged me $300 for my luggage saying my bag was excess luggage when that flight was super empty. Absolutely ridiculous never flying with them ever again!

Flight was on time. Crew was amazing, minimal announcement interruptions, clean facilities and spaces.

Flight was on time and very comfortable. Staff were friendly and efficient. Food options were good.

Flight delay from Nairobi to JFK causing me to miss my connection. While at NBO waiting more than 5 hours for departure, no Kenyan Air representative made any announcement as to why the delay or when a new time would be given.

there really needs to be more room with each seat for such a long flight.

They boarded backwards so our zone meant nothing!!! My TV was broken, the remote was broke, the head set jack was broke! So i was stuck for 15 hours with no form of entertainment!!! The service was ok but they didn't check on us or serve many snacks. They acted like you were a burden when you hit the call button.

The plane was delayed almost three hours because boarding was unorganized then we were delayed even longer because the plane had an issue. The plane didn't look well maintained, there was also alot of tape on the exterior. I won't fly kenya air ways again after this trip.

Sadly, flights were delayed both ways with no reasons given other than " operational".

The crew was good but the entertainment was poor . All old movies and TV shows and very few of them. Needs current entertainment. Seats too firm. Food just ok. Nice though to have option with upgrade of no one sitting in middle seat

Our luggage was supposed to be checked through from Arusha to Cape Town. We didn't know that it was a self transfer in Johannisburg. Kayak should not have sold this flight combination with out a self transfer alert.

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