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Route details
9671 km
Distance
Flight prices to London
£3,497 – £3,497
Price range (Round trip)
Weather now
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+5°C
Snow
Airports
LCY
12km
LGW
40km
LHR
23km
Flight prices from Cape Town to London
Typically the return flight from Cape Town to London costs about that much:
~£3,497
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Our users typically choose flights from Cape Town to London within this price range. If you come across prices over £3,497, they are likely to be more expensive than usual. To find cheap flights at the best price, we recommend searching early, using our flexible dates feature.
Which is the cheapest month to fly to London?
Here are approximate min and max prices for Cape Town to London flight (one-way) at the moment:
We don’t have data for this route yet. Try searching different months by clicking on them below and get a feeling of when it’s best to fly for you.
Is London an expensive destination?
We have compared flights from Cape Town to London with other routes:
Expensive
Price per kilometer: 0.36 £ / km
Flight prices to London (£3,497 – £3,497) are pretty expensive compared to other destinations.
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Direct flights from Cape Town to London
We could not found any direct flights to London, if you are flying from Cape Town. Perhaps try selecting a different origin or search for direct flights to the whole country (United Kingdom).
Not enought data yet
Airports in London and Cape Town
London has 10 airports and Cape Town has 1 airport.
London
Cape Town
London City Airport (LCY)
https://www.londoncityairport.com/12 km from London city center.
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Taxi~20 min.
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Bus~65 min.
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Train~20 min.
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Gatwick Airport (LGW)
https://www.gatwickairport.com/40 km from London city center.
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Taxi~55 min.
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Bus~85 min.
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Train~30 min.
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Heathrow Airport (LHR)
https://www.heathrow.com/23 km from London city center.
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Taxi~30 min.
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Bus~60 min.
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Train~15 min.
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Subway~45 min.
London Luton Airport (LTN)
https://www.london-luton.co.uk/44 km from London city center.
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Taxi~50 min.
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Bus~60 min.
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London-Paddington Airport (QQP)
0 km from London city center.
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RAF Northolt (NHT)
21 km from London city center.
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London Stansted Airport (STN)
http://www.stanstedairport.com/49 km from London city center.
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Taxi~50 min.
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Bus~60 min.
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Train~50 min.
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London Biggin Hill Airport (BQH)
23 km from London city center.
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Euston railway station (QQU)
2 km from London city center.
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St Pancras railway station (QQS)
3 km from London city center.
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Which airport in London is better?
The closest airport to London city center is London-Paddington Airport (QQP) with 0 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a bus from London City Airport (LCY), trip will take 65 min.
Planning a trip from Cape Town to London? Check the weather
16 Days Weather Forecast
Here’s how the weather in London looks currently:
Today, 18 February
❄️
+5°C
Snow
7 m/s
83 %
Thu, 19 February
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+8°C
Broken clouds
5 m/s
87 %
Fri, 20 February
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+9°C
Rain
7 m/s
88 %
Sat, 21 February
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+13°C
Rain
6 m/s
73 %
Sun, 22 February
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+12°C
Rain
7 m/s
78 %
Mon, 23 February
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+12°C
Rain
7 m/s
57 %
Tue, 24 February
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+13°C
Broken clouds
6 m/s
70 %
Wed, 25 February
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+11°C
Rain
7 m/s
84 %
Thu, 26 February
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+7°C
Rain
5 m/s
82 %
Fri, 27 February
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+10°C
Rain
7 m/s
64 %
Sat, 28 February
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+7°C
Rain
7 m/s
52 %
Sun, 01 March
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+5°C
Rain
10 m/s
91 %
Mon, 02 March
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+12°C
Rain
10 m/s
90 %
Tue, 03 March
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+8°C
Rain
8 m/s
52 %
Wed, 04 March
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+8°C
Rain
5 m/s
56 %
Thu, 05 March
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+7°C
Snow
6 m/s
44 %
How expensive is London?
London prices compared to Cape Town:
London is in average 198% more expensive than Cape Town. The biggest difference is Ch. The smallest difference is Clothing (+31%) and Utilities (+65%).
Some Price Examples (vs Cape Town):
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Food
+108.00%
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
£21.25 vs
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Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course
£84.98 vs
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McMeal at McDonalds
£8.50 vs
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Cappuccino (regular)
£4.15 vs
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Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)
£2.13 vs
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
£1.60 vs
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Milk (regular), (1 liter)
£1.33 vs
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Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
£1.43 vs
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Eggs (regular) (12)
£3.15 vs
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Local Cheese (1kg)
£9.67 vs
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
£8.74 vs
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Banana (1kg)
£1.55 vs
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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)
£11.33 vs
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Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
£2.61 vs
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Transport
+165.08%
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Utilities
+65.27%
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Sports
+89.58%
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Childcare
+509.62%
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Clothing
+30.54%
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Rent
+216.66%
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Buy
+443.17%
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Salaries
+150.34%
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London in average is 198% more expensive
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The biggest difference is Childcare, Buy, Rent prices.
CO₂-e emission on the Cape Town – London route
Here are typical CO₂-e emissions on a return flight to London:
3035 kg3035 kg3035 kg
From 3035 kg to 3035 kg is the approximate amount of CO₂ equivalents emitted on the Cape Town to London route. The exact figure depends on the number of stops, the type of airplane and its capacity.
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~152 trees
are needed to absorb those emissions (approximation, source: Climate Neutral Group)
Offset CO2-e emission on Cape Town – London flight
To reduce your own impact from flying to London, you can also compensate for it. This means that you sponsor projects that reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere by the same estimated amount that your flight emits:
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FAQ
Flying from Cape Town to London? Here are some useful things to know:
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What airports does London has?
There are 10 of airports in London: London City Airport, Gatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport, London Luton Airport, London-Paddington Airport, RAF Northolt, London Stansted Airport, London Biggin Hill Airport, Euston railway station, St Pancras railway station. The closest one is Euston railway station which is 2 km away.
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How far is it to fly between Cape Town and London?
A passenger flying direct from Cape Town to London will travel around 9671 km.
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How long does it take to travel from Cape Town to London?
You should expect a flight time of around ∞h NaNm – -∞h NaNm.
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How much does it cost to fly from Cape Town to London?
Price is affected by many factors. Some of them are seasonality, how far in advance you book your flight if you have luggage, etc.
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What’s the weather like in London?
On average you could expect +5°C in January to +18°C in July. Currently, it is Snow and +5°C in London.
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Is there a direct connection between Cape Town and London?
No, there are no direct flights to London if you are flying from Cape Town.
London guide
London themes
This is what London is known for:
Location
London is located in United Kingdom, 9671 km away from Cape Town:
London time zone
London jest o 2 godziny za Cape Town, gdzie teraz jest 08:19
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08:19 (SAST +2)Time in London right now
Currency and exchange rate
Both Cape Town and London have the same currency: British Pound Sterling.
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£1Exchange rate
Safety
London is a relatively safe city. Meanwhile, a moderate level of caution is advised³.
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Relatively safe
Air Quality
London generally has a very low level of air pollution⁴.
Air pollution: very low
London pros and cons
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