Question 1

How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

A nonstop flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town typically takes around 11 hours 20 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, allow more travel time. Typical one-stop itineraries take around 18 hours 25 minutes. For the quickest trip, a nonstop flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there nonstop flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are nonstop flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town, although not necessarily every day. On average, around 4 to 5 flights per week are available. If you have flexibility with your travel dates, you will have an easier time finding a suitable nonstop connection.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town are operated by, among others, KLM. Connecting flights with one stop are also available, for example with Qatar Airways (via Doha), Emirates (via Dubai) and Iberia (via Doha). If travel time matters to you, a direct flight is usually the most convenient option. Connecting flights often give you more choice of departure times and airlines.

Question 4

On which days are there nonstop flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Nonstop flights from Amsterdam to Cape Town operate daily. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day does not have a nonstop flight, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

Question 5

How many flights are there per day from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

On the route from Amsterdam to Cape Town, there is less than one flight per day on average. The exact number can vary by day of the week and season. If you have flexibility with your travel dates, it is worth comparing several departure days.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from Amsterdam to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

On the route from Amsterdam to Cape Town, there are around 4 to 5 flights per week. The number of flights can vary depending on the season and day of the week. If you have flexibility, it is worth looking at several departure days.

Question 7

When does the first flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest nonstop flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town usually departs at 10:20 AM. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are especially useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in Cape Town.

Question 8

When does the last flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town depart?

Accepted Answer

The last nonstop flight from Amsterdam to Cape Town usually departs at 6:35 PM. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a nonstop flight, as a connecting itinerary could push the arrival time significantly later.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Amsterdam Cape Town	Outbound 11/04/26 2 Stopovers (FCO, ADD) AZ0109, ET0713, ET0845 18h 05min	Return 11/25/26 2 Stopovers (ADD, FCO) ET0844, ET0712, AZ0108 22h 15min	Italia Trasporto Aereo, Ethiopian Airlines		$699
Best option Amsterdam Cape Town	Outbound 09/28/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX0733, LX8084 14h 05min	Return 10/12/26 1 Stopover (ZRH) LX8087, LX0724 25h 00min	Swiss International Air Lines	?	$913
Amsterdam Cape Town Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 10/01/26 1 Stopover (LTN, LGW) U22522, Z00795 24h 30min	Return 10/11/26 1 Stopover (LGW, STN) Z00796, U27802 17h 30min	easyJet, Norse Atlantic UK		$957
Amsterdam Cape Town	Outbound 11/04/26 2 Stopovers (FCO, ADD) AZ0109, ET0713, ET0845 18h 05min	Return 11/25/26 2 Stopovers (ADD, FCO) ET0844, ET0712, AZ0108 22h 15min	Italia Trasporto Aereo, Ethiopian Airlines		$706
Amsterdam Cape Town	Outbound 11/04/26 2 Stopovers (FCO, ADD) AZ0109, ET0713, ET0845 18h 05min	Return 11/25/26 2 Stopovers (ADD, FCO) ET0846, ET0712, AZ0108 20h 40min	Italia Trasporto Aereo, Ethiopian Airlines	?	$783
Amsterdam Cape Town	Outbound 11/04/26 2 Stopovers (BRU, ADD) ET1120, ET0751, ET0845 20h 48min	Return 11/25/26 2 Stopovers (ADD, BRU) ET0846, ET0750, ET1109 24h 22min	Ethiopian Airlines		$837
Amsterdam Cape Town	Outbound 09/03/26 1 Stopover (DOH) QR0284, QR1369 36h 00min	Return 09/20/26 2 Stopovers (JNB, DOH) QR5690, QR1378, QR0273 28h 55min	Qatar Airways		$972
Amsterdam Cape Town	Outbound 09/03/26 1 Stopover (DOH) QR0284, QR1369 36h 00min	Return 09/20/26 2 Stopovers (JNB, DOH) QR5690, QR1378, QR0273 28h 55min	Qatar Airways		$973
Amsterdam Cape Town	Outbound 10/01/26 1 Stopover (LGW) U28687, Z00795 25h 05min	Return 10/11/26 1 Stopover (LGW) Z00796, U28688 17h 30min	easyJet, Norse Atlantic UK	?	$974
Amsterdam Cape Town	Outbound 09/03/26 1 Stopover (DOH) QR0274, QR1371 25h 15min	Return 09/20/26 1 Stopover (DOH) IB6176, IB8423 18h 25min	Qatar Airways	?	$1,004

Roundtrip from	698,97 $US
Flight duration	min. 11:25
Return flight duration	min. 11:45
Distance	9698 km
Flights per week	8
Departure airport	Airport Amsterdam-Schiphol (AMS)
Departure country	Flights from Netherlands
Arrival airport	Airport Cape Town (CPT)
Destination country	Flights to South Africa
Departure country - Arrival airport	Netherlands - Cape Town
Departure airport - Destination country	Amsterdam-Schiphol - South Africa

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