R3 813 Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 0:10 and lands at 11:59
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 11:44.

The flight takes about 11h 49m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport takes 11h 49m, covering 15 508 km.

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.

Return flights from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport range from R11 187 to R14 725, with an average of R12 841 over the past 12 months. Anything below R11 187 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 11% above the route average of R12 841. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average R11 439 return, compared with R12 898 via a stopover through Zurich (ZRH).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R957–R1 622 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Hahn Air and A.P.G.. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R11 472 to R100 936. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R6 002, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R137 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Flights from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport usually depart from Cape Town Intl (CPT) and arrive at London Gatwick (LGW).

One-stop flights from Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport most commonly connect through:

• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 56% of one-stop connections
• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 5% of one-stop connections

Dubai Intl (DXB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at R12 283 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R13 435, a difference of R1 152. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Norse Atlantic UK operates flights between Cape Town and London Gatwick Airport.

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 28m, compared to 16h 37m via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and 16h 41m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

London Gatwick Airport is 1 hour behind Cape Town (British Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in London Gatwick Airport are Royal Albert Hall, Trafalgar Square, and Piccadilly Circus. These are among the most viewed places in London Gatwick Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Cape Town to London Gatwick Airport flights:

• Norse Atlantic UK: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Norse Atlantic UK: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Hahn Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• A.P.G.: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

The baby care facilities at the airport include designated rooms marked with the babycare symbol. For feeding babies, you can access the service in the check-in area walking towards the gates after the passport control area in arrivals. Also, you can access the Boots Drugstore on airside and landside for baby milk. There’s also a children’s play area if you want the kids to have some fun and burn off energy. The play area is located on the North Terminal Airside, departures and on the South Terminal Airside, departures.

If you’re looking for a way to relax and refresh, there are several lounges you can use at London Gatwick Airport. You can access the No.1 Gatwick Lounge on the South Terminal, Airside on the Mezzanine Level. For lounge access, you pay at the door or use prepaid lounge passes. There’s also the Club Aspire Lounge located on the South Terminal Airside, whose lounge access requires membership. Airline Lounges are available to business and First Class travellers. Some options you can check out include Emirates Lounge on North Terminal Airside, the British Airways Lounge on South Terminal Airside, and the British Airways First Lounge on South Terminal, Airside.